About Deventhal Law Office

Chad E. Delventhal

Chad E. Delventhal grew up in Auburn, Indiana and attended DeKalb High School where he graduated in 1992. Chad received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from Indiana University in 1996 before earning his Juris Doctorate from the University of Dayton School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar of Indiana in 2008. Chad returned to Fort Wayne to practice with the Boughter Law Office where he specialized in personal injury and worker’s compensation litigation.

In June, 2009 Chad left the Boughter Law Office to found the Delventhal Law Office LLC. As founder of the Delventhal Law Office, Chad has been solely responsible for establishing the firm as a highly regarded plaintiff’s law firm committed to individual rights. Chad’s practice focuses on personal injury and worker’s compensation litigation. He has represented adults and children who are victims of motor vehicle negligence, industrial accidents, premises defects and work related injuries. Chad is a member of the American Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the Allen County Bar Association.

As a trial lawyer and negotiator, Chad has recovered millions of dollars for deserving clients, handling many complex and valuable claims. For a more detailed description of Chad’s areas of practice, please visit the firm’s Practice Areas section of this website. You are also referred to the firm’s Case results for a sampling of the types of cases Chad has handled during his career.

Outside the courtroom, Chad is very active in the Community and a busy husband and father of two children. His wife Nicole is a registered Nurse for Parkview Regional Medical Center. Chad enjoys traveling, cooking, rooting for the Colts/Hoosiers, working out, and spending time with his family.

Chad represents clients across Indiana, including Decatur, Bluffton, Huntington, Columbia City, Albion, Auburn, Elkhart, South Bend, Warsaw, Allen County, Adams County, Wells County, Huntington County, Whitley County, Noble County, DeKalb County, Elkhart County, St. Joseph County and Kosciusko County.

Staff

Amanda Berz – Legal Assistant

Amanda R. Berz was born and raised in the surrounding Fort Wayne Indiana rural area. Graduating from Woodlan High School in 2012. 5 years later, Amanda gained employment with Delventhal Law Office and has proudly worked for the firm for the past 7 years.

As Legal Assistant for the firm, Amanda handles a wide-array of duties from answering client calls, summarizing medical records, scheduling, and assisting with pre-litigation matters.

Mother of one showing care and patience in life and committing the same into her legal work with Delventhal clients.
Amanda prides herself on being punctual and dedicated to getting the job done.

Amanda lives in Fort Wayne with her daughter, Meara and significant other Sean. Amanda enjoys spending time with family, camping, working in her garden, playing with Meara and her dog, Cooper.

Rachael J. Thompson – Paralegal

Rachael was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from Homestead Highschool in 2017. She then later became a member of the Delventhal Law Office in 2020. Rachael began her Delventhal Law Office career as our legal assistant and was later promoted to Paralegal in 2021.

As Paralegal for the firm, Rachael handles a wide-array of duties from answering client calls, itemizing medical expenses, scheduling, meeting with clients, and assisting with pre-litigation matters. Rachael prides herself on being punctual and dedicated to getting the job done for our clients.

Rachael has two cats; Luna and Melly, and two dogs; Moagli and Kano. Rachael enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her animals.

AREAS WE PRACTICE

At the Delventhal Law office, our Fort Wayne personal injury attorneys are committed to fighting for the rights and interests of accident victims. If you or a family member was injured because of the carelessness or recklessness of another party, we can help. Our Indiana personal injury lawyers handle a wide array of legal cases, including:

Car Accidents

Our top-rated Fort Wayne car accident attorneys are committed to fighting for the legal rights and financial interests of injured victims.

Bicycle Accidents

Besides collisions between vehicles, crashes involving cyclists and vehicles are some of the most common types.

Truck Accidents

Treating truck accident-related injuries can leave injured parties struggling with mounting medical bills and undue hardship.

Workers' Compensation

When you suffer a serious injury on the job, you have to deal with your employer and your employer’s workers’ comp insurance company.

Wrongful Death

Collecting damages can never replace the loss of a loved one, but it can go a long way towards helping a family pay off medical debt and focus on grieving.