Morris A. Sunkel

Morris A. Sunkel is a Chesterton attorney at Harris Welsh & Lukmann, concentrating on business law, elder law, wealth planning, estate planning, and real estate matters. He advises clients whose legal needs involve closely held businesses, property, family planning, tax-sensitive decisions, and long-term financial protection. His practice reflects decades of legal experience, accounting knowledge, and practical judgment for individuals, families, and business clients seeking organized guidance in Indiana legal matters today with care and precision.

Mr. Sunkel earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Illinois in 1970 and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1975. He later earned his LL.M. in Taxation from John Marshall School of Law in 1995. His education supports a practice grounded in business planning, estate strategy, tax awareness, real estate issues, and careful analysis of complex financial and family concerns for clients today with confidence daily.

Mr. Sunkel has been a certified public accountant since 1971 and has held the title of Certified Estate Planning and Administration Specialist since April 2007. He is admitted before the Indiana Supreme Court, the US District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the US Tax Court, and the US Supreme Court. These credentials support clients facing legal, tax, property, and planning decisions with care, clarity, and perspective today.

Morris A. Sunkel joined his current Chesterton practice in January 2008 and continues to focus on business law, elder law, and wealth planning. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Valparaiso University School of Law. Clients rely on his combined legal and accounting background, estate planning certification, and practical approach when making important decisions about assets, businesses, property, and future security with confidence and clear guidance statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Harris Welsh & Lukmann
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Faculty Member, Valparaiso University School of Law

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• John Marshall School of Law
  LL.M. in Taxation
• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  B.S. in Accounting

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