Cassee L. Vivian

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Cassee L. Vivian

Member

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Cassee L. Vivian is a Member in the Firm’s Tax practice group, focusing primarily on matters involving business transactions and corporate law, tax, real estate, succession planning, and trusts and estates. She practices out of the Firm’s office in Evansville, Indiana. Cassee is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Kentucky.

Bio

Cassee serves as counsel to a wide range of clients, including:

  • Principals of closely held businesses, advising on business matters and the implementation of tax advantaged trusts to transfer wealth to future generations
  • Title companies in both Indiana and Kentucky, providing guidance on real estate transactions and compliance matters
  • Property management companies, assisting with the preparation and negotiation of residential and commercial leases and purchase agreements
  • Accounting firms and financial advisors, offering counsel on tax strategies, business structure, and legal risk management
  • Farmers and agricultural businesses, advising on entity formation, liability protection, and succession planning

Cassee earned her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the Michigan State University School of Law. Prior to her time in law school, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University, where she also played Division I softball for the Spartans. Cassee grew up in Paducah, Kentucky, where much of her family still resides.  Away from the office, Cassee enjoys playing a round of golf, cheering on the Detroit Lions, and spending time with her family.

Education
  • Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2018)
    • Jurisprudence Achievement Award for Advocacy
    • Dean’s List
    • Michigan State Law Review Donald Nystrom Best Brief Competition Finalist
    • Journal of Animal & Natural Resources Law, Natural Resources Articles Editor
  • Michigan State University (B.A. in Humanities-Prelaw, 2014)
    • Dean’s List/Honors Graduate
    • NCAA Division I Varsity Softball
Admissions
  • Indiana (2018)
  • Kentucky (2019)
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (2018)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (2018)
Work History
  • Jackson Kelly PLLC (2018-Present)
  • Janzen Agricultural Law, Law Clerk (2017)
  • Michigan State University College of Law Conflict Resolution Clinic, Student Clinician (2017)
  • Michigan State University College of Law, Teaching Assistant (2016-2017)
  • McCracken County Circuit Court, Law Clerk (2016)
  • Michigan House of Representatives, Legislative Intern/Assistant (2014-2015)
  • LATA Environmental Services of Kentucky, Regulatory Compliance Intern (2014)
Professional Organizations
  • Evansville Bar Association
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
Community
  • Evansville Estate and Financial Planning Council
  • Evansville Rotary Club
  • Warrick Parks Foundation, Board of Directors (2020-2022)
Speaking Engagements & Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Co-presenter with Marc D. Fine, “Coordination of Accounts, Documents, and Death Needs,’ German American Lunch and Learn, Evansville, Indiana (Aug. 4, 2022)

Practices