Green & Kuchel joined forces with Beckman, Kelly & Smith

In September 2008, Green & Kuchel, of Hammond, joined the Beckman, Kelly & Smith firm. "This adds strength and depth to Beckman, Kelly & Smith in both the transactional and litigation fields," said managing partner Daniel W. Glavin. "We believe this creates value for our clients across the board."

Prior to this, the two firms had worked together for several years, enjoying a mutual collaboration and referral relationship.

The joining of these firms also brought two new faces to Beckman, Kelly & Smith: Carol Green-Fraley and Glenn Kuchel.

Carol is a graduate of the University of Illinois (B.S., M.B.A.) and the John Marshall Law School (J.D., L.L.M). She has concentrated in municipal and redevelopment work, while maintaining an active corporate, real estate and estate planning practice. Carol is a director of the John Marshall Law School and has served the board as president. She also serves on the board of the School Town of Highland, Indiana and is a former president.

Glenn is a litigator, who has tried cases in state and federal courts in both Indiana and Illinois. He started his career in Chicago with Arthur Andersen & Company in 1986 and has used that experience in litigating corporate, fraud, arson, employment and commercial issues since 1991. Glenn earned his undergraduate (B.S., Accounting) and law degrees from Valparaiso University. Glenn serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Hammond Area YMCA and is a former president.