Yvette Gaff Kleven - Fort Wayne, IN
Attorney at Kleven Law, LLC
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Fort Wayne, IN
229 West Berry Street Suite 200 Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Fort Wayne Bankruptcy Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
Attorney Information
Overview
I was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating with BA from the University of Michigan, I graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. I then returned to Fort Wayne and served as a Law Clerk in the Allen Superior Court. Upon entering private practice, I had a general practice for several years before I limited my practice to the area of bankruptcy. I am a member of the Allen County Bar Association, and its Bankruptcy Section. I am a past president and have served on and chaired multiple committees. I am a member of the Indiana State Bar Association and its Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights section. I am a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Education
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Legal Education
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Indiana University School of Law,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1983
J.D.
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Indiana University School of Law,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1983
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Non Legal Education
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University Of Michigan, 1980
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University Of Michigan, 1980
Past Positions
- Adelsperger & Kleven LLP, partner, 2013 - 2022
- Skekloff, Adelsperger & Kleven LLP, Partner, 2004 - 2013
Classes and Seminars
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Previously taught at University of Saint Francis
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Previously taught at International Business College
- Previously taught at Ivy Tech State College
Pro Bono Activities
- Volunteer Lawyer Program Board of Directors, 2002 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1983
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- Illinois, 1985
Other Affiliations
- Allen County Bar Association, 1983 - Present (Past President, Past Director, Current Member and Member of Bankruptcy Section)
- Indiana State, 1983 - Present (Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Section, Member)
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 2008 - Present
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Beta Phi
Contact
229 West Berry Street
Suite 200
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-407-7077
Fax: 260-407-7137
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.ygklevenlaw.com
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