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Following law school graduation, I served as a Navy JAG lawyer. After completing Naval Justice School in Newport Rhode Island, I was stationed at the Naval Legal Service Office, Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia. My primary duties involved criminal trial work, both as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. My large caseload included murder, armed robbery, bank robbery, rape, counterfeiting, narcotics and other illegal drugs, theft, and a variety of other criminal matters, with many jury trials and bench trials in Norfolk, San Diego, Panama, and Italy.

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Phone: (574) 269-6649

Address: 347 N Buffalo St, Warsaw, IN 46580

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Refior Law Office

Criminal Defense
Following law school graduation, I served as a Navy JAG lawyer. After completing Naval Justice School in Newport Rhode Island, I was stationed at the Naval Legal Service Office, Naval Station, Norfolk, Virginia. My primary duties involved criminal trial work, both as a defense attorney and as a prosecutor. My large caseload included murder, armed robbery, bank robbery, rape, counterfeiting, narcotics and other illegal drugs, theft, and a variety of other criminal matters, with many jury trials and bench trials in Norfolk, San Diego, Panama, and Italy.
Wrongful Death
Sex Crimes
I was commissioned as a naval officer in December, 1973. In 1974 I had Navy training in Newport, R.I. In 1975 I completed Naval Justice School – again in Newport, R.I.- and then I proceeded with orders to Norfolk, Virginia. As a Navy JAG lawyer I was stationed at the Naval Legal Services Office, Naval Station, Norfolk. I was engaged in extensive trial work in criminal cases as a prosecutor and as a defense counsel, including case of murder, rape, armed robbery, bank robbery, counterfeiting, and other serious felony cases. I maintained a very high caseload and achieved regular success in jury trials. The experience also provided outstanding training as a Naval Officer, and in leading and coordinating subordinate attorneys and staff. [Received Navy Commendation Medal and National Defense Service Ribbon; honorably discharged.
Robbery
Theft
Murder

Business and Corporate Law

Business Formation
Business Disputes
Business Transactions

Employment Discrimination
There are many complex issues relating to employment, and there are numerous federal and state laws and regulations that apply. There are serious consequences to an employer if the employer violates employment laws. Refior Law Office provides guidance and advice relating to compliance with the various employment laws and regulations, and is available 24/7 (via cell phone) to deal with an important employment law question that arises. Often dealing with the matter in advance, or very quickly, can eliminate, or certainly reduce, the the harm or the potential impact in this area. We are experienced in representing employers and in representing employees. We have clients who are employees who have been mistreated (sexual harassment, age discrimination, compliance with terms of an employment contract, not being paid what is due in salary and benefits, etc.). We also have clients who are employers who receive an EEOC complaint, or an employee’s claim of mistreatment, or a wage dispute, and the like. Not all employment matters are adversarial, of course. Some of our work is basic education of clients and implementing requirements relating to employment. We draft employment contracts on behalf of employers and review proposed employment contracts on behalf of employees.
Employment Contract
Employment Litigation
Business and Commercial Litigation. We live in a litigious society. Even if decisions are made correctly and legally, that by itself does not prevent a business from finding itself involved in a lawsuit. We offer extensive experience and high competence as a trial lawyer. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in state courts and federal courts. In employment litigation we are retained by employers and by employees and we are familiar with the laws, trial procedures and strategies on both sides. We are also experienced in alternatives to litigation such as arbitration and mediation pertaining to business matters.
Sexual Harassment

Real Estate Litigation
Rafe is a man who loves his Lord, and he loves his wife and family, his church, his ministries and his work. A diligent and experienced attorney with extensive estate planning, litigation, trust management, probate, business/corporate, employment law, construction law, nonprofit entities law and real estate law experience. A disciplined man of convictions, determined to achieve a high standard of excellence and to minister to the legal, personal and spiritual needs of clients. A balanced and joyful lifestyle and a successful family man. Admitted to practice law in Indiana and Florida. By way of summary, Rafe started his legal career in 1975 as a Navy JAG lawyer. Then Rafe practiced a couple of years in the mountainous area of Pinedale, Wyoming (1978-80) before a year’s sabbatical for missionary service with TEAM in Japan (1980-81). In 1981 Refior Law Office was established in Warsaw, Indiana. Since then he has also been admitted to practice in Florida (2001). He was admitted to practice in Iowa in 1975 and in Wyoming in 1978. Rafe and Precious Pam reside in both Warsaw and Carmel each week.
Construction Litigation
We represent large and small construction companies. Many of the legal matters involved are the same for both large and small companies. Different types of contracts and agreements are involved throughout the construction process. Obviously, things are more complex with commercial construction, than with residential construction, and there is more government compliance to deal with when it is commercial construction. But the principles of contract law apply to all types of construction. We represent general contractors, subcontractors, construction employees and construction independent contractors. We assist contractors with the proper and timely filing of notices and liens. Contractors deal with employment issues, and matters of wages and benefits, just like other businesses. There are also some unique features relating to construction law – dealing with architects for approval of payments, dealing with banks, dealing with government inspectors, to name a few. Refior Law Office stands with our construction clients in all stages of this process. If the client becomes involved with the possibility of litigation, or a lawsuit actually has been filed, we have the strength, competence and experience to represent the client from the beginning to the end of litigation, whether as a plaintiff or as a defendant.
Real Estate Transactions
Selling or Buying Real Estate. We represent sellers and buyers in residential and commercial real estate transactions. If a real estate transaction involves a realtor, then our services include answering questions of the client, and providing an opinion about any contract or other legal documents that are created during the real estate sales process, such as reviewing contracts with the realtor, reviewing sales contracts, reviewing and explaining closing statements and other documents relating to the closing, reviewing or drafting deeds and related documents. When a sale does not include a realtor, then we guide the clients through the entire process including drafting the sales agreement, seller’s disclosure form, arranging the title work, drafting the deed, sales disclosure form, necessary additional documents, and attending the closing. In almost all cases, when the client proceeds with a for sale by owner, using Refior Law Office, the total fees are significantly less than the percentage commission they would have had to pay to a realtor. With commercial real estate there are a number of matters that are more complex, including dealing with governmental agencies, regulation requirements, getting permits or licenses, obtaining testing for hazardous materials, etc. We guide the client through that entire complex process. Because we offer litigation services, if a dispute arises between the client and the realtor, between a buyer and a seller, or between the client and a governmental agency, we stand ready and confident to represent the client in any such litigation or alternative to litigation.

Personal Injury
Attorney Paul D. Refior is a trial lawyer with 47 years of experience. Whether you are a plaintiff or a defendant, we have the know-how, grit, determination, and experience to represent you in your case. This was mentioned in the various areas of practice including disputed cases involving business, commercial transactions, employment, construction, and real estate. Anymore, most of the cases involving vehicle accidents, other personal injuries, or wrongful deaths tend to end up at the offices of the lawyers who go on billboards, radio or television begging for your business. I have never done that and do not want to ever do that. The legal work coming to my office is based upon word-of-mouth, reputation, and now this website. So if you have an injury from a vehicle accident or other personal injury, or wrongful death, please give us a call. We are experienced in litigating those cases, including many jury trials – we simply are not ambulance chasers. It is the same with medical malpractice cases. It is a little bit different with criminal cases. Part of the time when I was a JAG officer in the U.S. Navy, I served as a prosecutor and part of the time I represented defendants. So I tried criminal cases on both sides. I also tried some jury trials for the prosecution in the State of Iowa. Through the decades I have represented hundreds of criminal clients in the wide variety of crimes, including murder, armed robbery, bank robbery, rape, other sex crimes, theft, drugs, and on and on. But these days I only agree to represent a criminal defendant who meets the following four criteria: (1) it is a felony case; (2) the defendant declares that he/she is innocent; (3) after my own review of the case, I personally believe that the defendant is innocent; and (4) the defendant has the means to pay for my legal fees. Frankly, there are not many criminal defendants that meet all four of those criteria, so I only occasionally handle a criminal case these days.
Medical Malpractice
My law practice at Warsaw, Lafayette and Carmel, Indiana is limited to litigation, estate planning, probate, trust administration, business/commercial/corporate related matters, employment, construction, nonprofit entities and real estate. Refior Law Office represents Plaintiffs and Defendants in the following types of lawsuits in federal and state courts: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Contract Disputes, Employment disputes, Construction disputes, Commercial/Business disputes, Real Estate disputes and Probate or Trust Disputes. Clients include manufacturing companies, large and small businesses, churches and other nonprofit entities, professionals, and individuals.
Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
Estate Planning. We offer the full range of legal services pertaining to estate planning. Most people understand that this is something they should get taken care of, but this is also one of the things that can be put off until it is too late. If one dies without proper estate planning documents, it will be the State of Indiana that dictates where the assets of the estate go. Indiana, like all other states, has laws of intestate succession, which dictate how a decedent’s property is distributed if there is no will or other estate planning documents. Often the state law distribution is different than what the decedent would have wanted. Additionally, the state’s “Will” for you can change anytime the legislature changes the law of intestate succession. Obviously when we draft your estate planning documents, we make sure that they are not only drafted correctly to meet with your specific needs and desires, but also that the proper formalities for signing your documents are accomplished. We have drafted thousands of wills. A related service that we do is to review wills previously drafted to make sure that they still take care of your property the way you want it to, and if it had been drafted by someone else, to make sure that there are no defects which could cause a problem or even invalidate the will.
Wills
Whether you choose to proceed with a last will and testament or with a trust, we also draft other important documents including general durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, and transfer on death deeds.
Trusts
Many of our clients choose a living trust. One of the primary benefits of a living trust is that it avoids the of the probate process. It also allows you to maintain your privacy concerning the assets of your estate. Although trusts are more involved and more complex than just having a Will, the complex part is taken care of by us in the drafting and implementing process and as we properly be sure the assets are properly transferred into the trust. Once the trust is established and funded, you will experience little difference in how you deal with your property. Furthermore, a revocable living trust is called a “grantor trust” in the Internal Revenue Code and it is totally transparent for tax purposes, meaning that you continue to report your income on your personal return as if no trust existed.
Power of Attorney
Probate

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