Indiana Lakeshore Litigation Attorneys
Lakefront Property Disputes and Riparian Rights
Suitable lakeshore property is at a premium in northern Indiana. It is jealously guarded and leads to many legal conflicts; yet there are relatively few attorneys who have the experience to practice effectively in lake disputes and riparian rights law, and fewer still who really understand it.
Federoff Kuchmay has extensive experience in litigation regarding lakefront property, access and lake use. Based in Fort Wayne, we handle cases across northern Indiana, involving popular lakes such as Lake Wawasee, Lake James, Clear Lake, Chapman Lake, Hamilton Lake, Jimmerson Lake, Lake Gage, Lake George, Tippecanoe Lake, Sylvan Lake, Snow Lake, Lake Maxinkukee, Webster Lake, and Winona Lake, to name a few. Contact us today to discuss your rights and legal options.
Riparian Rights and Lake Disputes
Indiana law recognizes certain rights of owners with frontage on public freshwater lakes. We have represented individuals, groups of owners and lakeshore property owner associations in this specialized area of the law, covering all types of disputes:
- Placement of piers, docks and boat lifts
- Boundary line and setback/encroachment disputes
- Lake access by back lot owners
- Access to "privately- owned" lakes
- Funneling" of owners of back lots to lakefront properties
- DNR permitting for group piers, marinas and other special lakefront uses
- Adverse possession (claims to land title)
- Access roads and easements
- Nuisance/infringement (fishing, boating, waterskiing, beach parties)
Prevailing in a lake dispute or land use conflict hinges on your lawyer's understanding of riparian rights law and legal precedents, as well as courtroom skills. Our experienced lawyers have the broad background in land use, real estate, property law and litigation to protect your interests.
Call us at 888-409-0605 or contact us online to arrange a consultation.
