Meet Our Attorneys in Muncie & Carmel, Indiana

Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. is a full-service Indiana law firm with attorneys serving clients through offices in Muncie and Carmel. Our legal team represents individuals, families, and businesses in matters involving family law, business and corporate law, estate planning, probate, real estate, civil litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, employment law, and intellectual property.

Each attorney brings experience in specific areas of law while working as part of a broader legal team serving clients throughout Indiana.

Our Attorneys

David J. Karnes

Partner

David J. Karnes practices business law, commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, probate and estate administration, civil litigation, and intellectual property. His work includes legal matters involving contracts, business structure and transactions, property, wills and trusts, and estate administration.

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Tara M. Smalstig

Partner

Tara M. Smalstig practices family law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, and business law. She represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody and visitation, property division, paternity, adoption, guardianships, trusts, and related legal issues. Tara has also completed civil and family mediation training.

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Anthony “Tony” Oliveira

Partner

Anthony “Tony” Oliveira represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death, workers’ compensation, civil litigation, home improvement fraud litigation, intellectual property contract matters, and firearms law. He is a second-generation civil litigator, graduated cum laude from Valparaiso University School of Law, and holds an MBA from Ball State University.

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Michael G. Foley

Partner

Michael G. Foley practices civil litigation, personal injury and wrongful death, white-collar criminal defense, business law, real estate, family law, and estate planning. His practice includes representing individuals and businesses in disputes, injury-related matters, property issues, and other civil legal matters.

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William “Bill” Haut

Partner

William “Bill” Haut advises businesses on employment and benefit matters, business transactions and sales, corporate compliance, and other legal issues affecting business operations. His career includes both private practice and in-house general counsel experience.

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Rebecca S. White

Rebecca S. White is an attorney with Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. serving clients as part of the firm’s multidisciplinary legal team.

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Serving Clients in Muncie, Carmel & Across Indiana

Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. serves clients through offices in Muncie and Carmel, Indiana, as well as clients in surrounding communities and throughout the state.

The firm’s attorneys work across multiple areas of law, allowing individuals, families, and businesses to connect with legal counsel based on the nature of their matter. Attorney availability and practice focus may vary by office and legal issue.

Not Sure Which Attorney You Need?

You do not need to know which attorney to contact before reaching out.

If you are unsure who is the best fit for your legal matter, contact Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. Our team can help identify the appropriate attorney based on your situation and the area of law involved.

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Retired Attorneys

Jennifer J. Abrell

Retired

Jennifer J. Abrell practiced law in Indiana beginning in 1987, with experience in labor and employment law, health care law, business and corporate matters, estate planning, and probate and estate administration. Her work included employment compliance, human resources counseling, health care regulatory matters, business transactions, wills and trusts, and related legal issues.

Jennifer also served as a lecturer and author on numerous employment and health care law topics and previously served as Assistant City Attorney for Muncie.

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In Memoriam

Ralph E. Dennis, Jr.

Founding Partner

Ralph E. Dennis, Jr. was a founding partner of Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. and practiced law in Indiana beginning in 1950. His practice included estate planning, wills and trusts, probate and estate administration, and business law.

During his legal career, Ralph also served the Muncie community as City Judge from 1951 to 1959 and City Attorney from 1964 to 1967. He was a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Muncie Bar Association, American Bar Association, and East Central Indiana Estate Planning Council.

Ralph passed away on July 23, 2016. His long legal career and service to the Muncie community remain an important part of the history of Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.

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