Background
Vogel, Nelson J. was born on October 13, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Nelson J. and Carolyn B. (Drzewiecki) Vogel.
Vogel, Nelson J. was born on October 13, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Nelson J. and Carolyn B. (Drzewiecki) Vogel.
Miami University (Bachelor of Science, 1968). University of Notre Dame (Juris Doctor, cum laude. Executive Editor, Notre Dame Lawyer, 1970-1971.
Certified Public Accountant, Indiana, 1974.
Worked at Barnes & Thornburg (Indianapolis, Indiana) specializing in Acquisitions and Mergers, Antitrust, Appellate Practice, Banking, Commercial Transactions, Construction Law, Cooperatives, Corporate, Creditors" Rights, Employee Benefits, Energy, Environmental Law, Estate and Tax Planning and Administration, Federal and State Taxation, Finance, Franchising and Licensing, General Practice, Government and Legislative Services, Healthcare Regulation, Immigration, Insurance, International, International Trade, Joint Ventures, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Media Law, Municipal Finance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Patent, Public Utilities, Products Liability, Property Taxation, Real Estate, Reorganizations and Bankruptcy, Securities, Software Licensing, Telecommunications, Toxic Tort Litigation, Trade Associations, Trademark and Copyright, Transportation. Admitted to the bar, 1971, Indiana and Michigan. 1972, Florida.
Executive Editor, Notre Dame Lawyer, 1970-1971.
Certified Public Accountant, Indiana, 1974.
Member: Indiana State Bar Association (Chair, Taxation Section, 1981-1982). The firm is one of Indiana"s largest with more than 200 attorneys located in six offices.
The firm represents foreign clients in Indiana and the United States and domestic clients internationally.
President Big Brothers, Big Sisters, South Bend, 1978-1979. Board president South Bend Regional Museum Art, 1984-1986. Member ethics committee Memorial Hospital, South Bend, 1986-1994.
Member National Employee Stock Ownership Plan Association (secretary-treasurer Indiana Chapter.1993-1995), American Association Attorney-Certified Public Accountants, National Association State Bar Tax Secretary (exec.com. 1982-1984), Indiana State Bar Association (chairman taxation section 1981-1982, Citation of Merit 1979), Michigan Bar Association (tax section), Michiana World Affairs Council (board directors 1992-1996), Michiana World Trade club (board directors 1992-1996), Mental Health Association St. Joseph County (board directors since 1997).
Married Sandra L. Cudney, May17, 1969. Children: Ryan C., Justin M., Nathan J., Lindsey M.