Timothy A. Tim Emerick

Corporate Governance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

South Bend, Indiana

19+ years experience

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

574-233-1171

https://btlaw.com/en/people/timothy-emerick

201 South Main Street, Suite 400, South Bend, IN 46601-2130

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Bio

Tim advises buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, represents lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions, assists clients with real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and negotiates and establishes joint ventures. Tim also drafts and negotiates leases, as well as represents developers in the acquisition, sale, financing and development of real estate throughout the country.Certified public accountant, business adviser and corporate attorney Tim Emerick represents clients ranging from large international corporations to privately held family businesses and entrepreneurs with a full spectrum of transactional and operational needs. Tim helps close critical transactions by maintaining focus on the business aspects of the deal, as well as what matters to each client he represents.Tim is involved in the issuance of legal opinion letters, as well as in drafting and negotiating complex business contracts and tending to corporate governance matters. Tim advises buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, represents lenders and borrowers in commercial financing transactions, assists clients with real estate acquisitions and dispositions, and negotiates and establishes joint ventures. Tim also drafts and negotiates leases, as well as represents developers in the acquisition, sale, financing and development of real estate throughout the country. Certified public accountant, business adviser and corporate attorney Tim Emerick represents clients ranging from large international corporations to privately held family businesses and entrepreneurs with a full spectrum of transactional and operational needs. Tim helps close critical transactions by maintaining focus on the business aspects of the deal, as well as what matters to each client he represents.Tim is involved in the issuance of legal opinion letters, as well as in drafting and negotiating complex business contracts and tending to corporate governance matters.

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Corporate Law, South Bend (2025)
Recognized: Corporate Governance Law
Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

Valparaiso University, J.D., graduated 2006
Holy Cross College, A.A.
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, M.S.
University of Notre Dame, B.B.A

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Reviews

Anthony Roberts

2 weeks ago

Invaluable Counsel for Our Company's Acquisition

Our company recently navigated a complex acquisition of a local competitor, and Tim Emerick's guidance was indispensable. His deep, 19-year experience in mergers and acquisitions was evident from our first meeting. He didn't just handle the legal paperwork; he provided strategic advice that protected our interests and identified risks we hadn't considered. His background in corporate governance and commercial financing was crucial when structuring the deal terms and securing the necessary funding. The recognition he's received, like the Lawyer of the Year award, is clearly well-deserved. Tim is exceptionally responsive, explains complex matters in clear terms, and his calm, professional demeanor kept the entire process on track. We achieved a fantastic outcome and have gained a trusted advisor for all future corporate and real estate matters. I cannot recommend him highly enough.