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David Lee Farnbauch

Personal injury Attorney at Fort Wayne, IN

5.0   6 reviews
  • Licensed for 37 years
    State IN
    Acquired 1986
    Status
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Sweeney Law Firm
8109 Lima Road
Fort Wayne, IN, 46818

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Posted by Joseph | August 14, 2015
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Top player in his line of work !
David L. Farnbauch Is great at what he dose. He came to a hospital when I asked him to represent me and my wife . He informed me on many things that was happening and what was to come. He worked hard for me and did a above the line expectation of a job. So if your looking for a great lawyer someone who will fight for you and knows how to get the job done then David L. Farnbauch and his wonderful team are the team for you !
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Posted by Jason | March 16, 2015
Could Not Ask For A Better Experience With An Attorney!
I literally had the best possible experience with a lawyer one could ever hope for or ask for in dealing with Mr Farnbauch. His honesty and candor were incredible. Most of us are conditioned to think "lawyers = money-hungry crooks" based on previous experiences with them and society's view of them by-and-large. David is the polar opposite of this philosophy/view! Without getting into the specifics of my case, he gave me advice that benefitted ME, not him. All his dealings with me and advice through my case was for my benefit and not his. He very clearly approached my case in a way that maximized my standing above all else, and was less concerned with getting money from me than he was concerned with making sure I came out of my case in the best possible way. In short, I highly highly recommend Dave as an attorney. He restored my faith in the legal profession and humanity in general to be honest!
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Posted by Tom | February 25, 2015
Knowledgeable and Compassionate
David Farnbauch represented us after my wife had a serious head injury. It has been a very difficult time for my family. We found David to be knowledgeable about the legal process and good at educating us as to what to expect. He was compassionate and supportive throughout this difficult time. We will be forever grateful to David Farnbauch and the Sweeney Law Firm.
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Posted by Rick | February 20, 2015
Very Professional
Dave did an outstanding job on our case he is very good at what he does. I knew from our first meeting we were in good hand's. I would also like to say Sara kept us up to date on the status of our case she is very good as well. I would recommend Dave to any one needing a awesome lawyer.
Posted by Tonia | January 28, 2015
Made the Best of a Bad Situation
Our son had been hurt badly - not just once - but three times by the same agency. Dave came highly recommended to us by a friend of ours who worked in the legal field. Initially, we went to Dave simply to get legal advice on what we needed to consider about our options. To be honest, we really didn't want to be part of a lawsuit. We struggled with the idea of a lawsuit because we knew it could be a long, drawn out process and there was part of us that didn't want to be "those people" who sued others. After meeting with Dave the first time, we decided not to pursue a lawsuit; however, Dave convinced us to file some vital paperwork to preserve our son's rights - and we are so glad that we listened to him. Several months later, when it became clear that our son's injuries were much worse than we first suspected and that we would be faced with years of insurmountable medical bills, we decided to move forward with the lawsuit. In every step along the way, Dave was excellent about educating us in what to realistically expect at each stage, average timelines (understanding that each case is different), and how to document and handle situations that arose that were relevant to our suit. For the first time since our son's initial injury, we felt empowered and hopeful about trying to make the situation "right." As expected, our lawsuit took a few years to resolve and throughout that time Dave and his staff were always communicating and accessible to us for our questions and concerns. He was an amazing advocate in court, fighting hard to get us the information and evidence we needed that we felt a third party did not want us to have. Interestingly, (we didn't necessarily expect this) he had a very good working relationship and rapport with the other side's attorney, so it made for a very respectful tone and environment to negotiate in during the mediation process. That speaks volumes to Dave's professionalism and the respect that his peers and judges have for him and the cases that he represents. Ultimately, we decided to accept a settlement offered to us during the mediation process and we avoided going to trial. We were extremely pleased with the end result and did not feel pressured at all - either to settle in mediation or go to the court for potentially more money. Dave was forthright in the strengths and weaknesses of our case and we felt that he was the exact guidance we needed to make the decision that was right for our family. There's no pretty way to say it. Going through something like this is awful, traumatic, and devastating. We still have years of healing ahead of us - and nothing can take that away or reverse time and undo what has happened. However, working with Dave Farnbauch was the best way for our family to make the best of a bad situation and to recover the resources we needed for our son to give him the best future we can. Without hesitation, I would highly recommend Dave to anyone else that finds themselves in a similar situation.
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Posted by Joe | January 27, 2015
Good help through an extremely rough situation
Dave was very compassionate and understanding getting us through a personal hardship of our lives. Great job at explaining to us the process of our case and getting the best result fair and honestly. Very grateful would highly recommend him to handle anyone's case
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Sweeney Law Firm
  • 1996 - Present
  • Associate
  • The Law Office of Saul Ruman
  • 1986 - 1996

Education

  • Valparaiso University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1986

Associations

  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • Board of Directors
  • 1999 - Present
  • Indiana State Bar
  • Member
  • 1986 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • Listed
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2014
  • Listed
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2013
  • Listed
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2012
  • Listed
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2011
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2011
  • Listed
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2010
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2010
  • Listed
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2009
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2008
  • Super Lawyer
  • Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2007
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Publications

  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • Settling Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
  • 2006
  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Law in Indiana
  • 2002
  • National Business Institute Seminar
  • Trying the Soft Tissue Injury Case in Indiana
  • 2001

Speaking Engagements

  • Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
  • Summation Strategies in the Era of Jury Nullification and Information Technology
  • 2009
  • Allen County Bar Association
  • Mediation with a Reluctant Carrier
  • 2006

Attorney endorsements

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Given (1)
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Medical malpractice Attorney | Mar 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I know Dave as a friend, a fellow lawyer and as a fellow trial lawyer who fights for people. When people from Ohio and Indiana call me about a possible medical malpractice or nursing home neglect matter, I refer them to Dave. Why? Because Dave doesn't mess around! He personally has the knowledge to initially assess whether the case is a viable med mal case. He has a staff that is second to none. And, more importantly, Dave and his people at the Sweeney Law Firm consistently get results. It's a tough business. Which is why Dave's consistent track record stands out."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | May 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Dave Farnbauch is a compassionate and dedicated plaintiff’s trial lawyer that handles personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. I have had the privilege of working with Dave through my law practice. Dave is experienced, focused, determined and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has exceptionally broad knowledge of the law and believes in meticulous preparation of his cases. Dave is an extremely knowledgeable and competent attorney. With full confidence in his legal expertise and professionalism, I highly recommend Dave."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dave is a great choice for personal injury cases and medical malpractice cases. He is very respected in our legal community."
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Fort Wayne Personal injury Lawyer David Lee Farnbauch
David Lee Farnbauch
Personal injury Attorney
Fort Wayne, IN
Licensed for 37 years