Goddard & Spear, P.C.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning & Probate

Goddard & Spear, P.C. provides comprehensive estate planning services, helping clients protect their assets, plan for the future, and ensure their wishes are honored. We craft personalized plans that include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.

In probate and estate administration, we guide executors and families through every stage of the process with clarity and compassion. Whether managing a straightforward estate or navigating complex disputes, Goddard & Spear, P.C. ensures that matters are resolved smoothly and in accordance with the law.

Commercial Transactions

We represent clients in all phases of commercial transactions, including entity formation, contract negotiation, and financing arrangements. We work closely with business owners to ensure legal agreements are structured to protect their interests and support long-term success.

Civil Litigation

Our civil litigation practice spans a wide array of matters, including contractual disputes, property issues, and tort claims. A skilled negotiator and trial advocate, Rebecca Goddard and Codey Spear are committed to protecting their clients’ interests, both in and out of court.

Real Estate Transactions

Goddard & Spear, P.C. advises on acquisitions, sales, leasing, title matters, land use, and development. Whether representing a residential landlord, a buyer in a multi-million dollar transaction, or a developer with zoning challenges, we provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance tailored to each client’s unique goals.

Known for a collaborative approach and thorough understanding of both legal and business considerations, Goddard & Spear, P.C. brings added value to every transaction by helping clients anticipate risks, resolve issues early, and close deals smoothly.

Municipal Law

With a deep understanding of the complex legal framework that shapes local government operations, we work closely with elected officials, municipal staff, and public boards to ensure compliance, transparency, and effective governance. We provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including land use and zoning, public meetings and records compliance, ordinance drafting, procurement, intergovernmental agreements, and administrative law. Our attorneys routinely attend council and board meetings, offering real-time guidance on legal issues that impact policy and decision making. Their vast knowledge of public sector operations makes Goddard & Spear, P.C. a trusted partner for municipalities seeking practical and efficient legal counsel.

Press

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“We were all well in the throes of the Covid pandemic, and so I was spending a lot of time at home,” Ms. Goddard said. “And I remember feeling like I had spent countless hours, but wasn’t a whole lot closer, after all that time, than we had been after the first week or two.”

— Rebecca Goddard

DNA Doe Project

Case 1 Charlene Doe Newton Co 1988

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“The Newton County Coroner’s Office would like to thank Rebecca Goddard and the DNA Doe Project for their many hours of volunteer work to bring this case to a close after all these years”

— Scott McCord, Coroner

Case 2 Brad Doe Newton Co 1983

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“The DNA Doe Project is grateful to the groups and individuals who helped solve this case: the Newton County Coroner, who entrusted the case to the DNA Doe Project; Astrea Forensics and Othram for extraction of DNA and whole genome sequencing; Kevin Lord of Saber Investigations for bioinformatics; GEDmatch Pro and FTDNA for providing their databases; and DDP’s dedicated teams of volunteer investigative genetic genealogists who work tirelessly to bring all our Jane and John Does home, including Newton County Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Goddard.”

— DNA Doe Press Release

Case 3 Adam Doe Newton Co 1983

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“DDP wishes to acknowledge the contributions of those groups and individuals who helped solve this case: Newton County Indiana Coroner’s Office, Becky Goddard, Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Newton County, Indiana State Police labs in Lowell and Indianapolis, Indiana, Detective David Andrews, Indiana State Police; HudsonAlpha Discovery for sequencing; Kevin Lord of Saber Investigations for bioinformatics; and GEDmatch and Family Tree DNA for providing their databases, and the DNA Doe Project volunteers who tirelessly work to bring victims home.”

— DNA Doe Press Release

Valparaiso University Law Review

When It’s the First Time Every Time: Eliminating the “Clean Slate” of Pretrial Diversions in Domestic Violence Crimes

Rebecca G. Goddard | Volume 49 | Fall 2014 | Number 1

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About Us

Rebecca Goddard

Attorney

Background/Overview:

Upon graduating law school in 2015, Rebecca Goddard began her legal career at Ryan Law Offices in Kentland, Indiana, where she remained until opening Goddard Law Offices, now Goddard & Spear, P.C. in the same location.. She is known for her strategic and client-centered approach, and has built a reputation for delivering effective legal solutions to individuals, families, local governments, and businesses. Rebecca is actively involved in the legal community and regularly attends continuing education seminars to stay current with evolving legal trends.

Whether representing a local government body, guiding a family through estate matters, or advocating in the courtroom, Rebecca brings diligence, integrity, and a results-driven mindset to every case.

Education:

Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University, 2015

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Volunteer Experience & Leadership:

President of Board of Directors at North Central Indiana Rural Crisis Center

President of Newton County Community Corrections Board

Newton County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council Member

Newton County Child Protection Team Member

Secretary of Brook Activities Committee

Volunteer Investigative Genetic Genealogist at DNA Doe Project

Codey L. Spear

Attorney

Background/Overview:

Codey L. Spear graduated from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 2016 and has practiced in various areas of law including civil litigation, personal injury, commercial transactions, real estate, estate planning and administration, and family law. Codey relocated to Kentland, Indiana in 2023, opening the Law Offices of Codey L. Spear, P.C. before merging with Rebecca Goddard and forming Goddard & Spear, P.C. in 2026, and takes great pride in representing is clients’ diverse needs with a focused, client-first approach.

Codey is an Indiana native having been born and raised in the small, central Indiana town of Crawfordsville. Upon graduating Crawfordsville High School, Codey attended Indiana State University, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business Administration. While at Indiana State, Codey was a member of the Indiana State University Sycamore Football team, playing center and guard on the offensive line. He also was a member of Indiana State Jazz Band, Wind Orchestra, and toured Bangkok, Thailand playing alto saxophone in the Nomine Saxophone Quartet.

When not advocating for his clients, Codey enjoys spending his free time in the gym and riding his motorcycle with his wife, Katrina. As an avid strength athlete, Codey is decorated competitor in both strongman and powerlifting, regularly participating in both Indiana and Illinois competitions, even earning a spot in the 2018 United States Strongman Nationals.

Education:

Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University, 2016

Volunteer Experience & Leadership:

2026 Newton County Bar Association President

Valparaiso University Post-Conviction Relief Clinic

Nicole Falk

Legal Assistant

Background/Overview:

Nicole Falk is a highly skilled and dedicated legal professional with over 32 years of experience in the legal field. As a Legal Assistant at Goddard & Spear, P.C., she provides comprehensive support to attorneys, ensuring every case is managed with precision, efficiency, and care. Nicole is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, and her unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional support to both clients and her team.

Education:

Valparaiso University

Majors: Communication (Advertising/Public Relations)

Minor: Liberal Arts Business

Honors: Senior Honors

Volunteer Experience & Leadership:

Imerman Angels

Mentor Angel

Katrina Spear

Legal Assistant

Background/Overview:

Katrina Spear began her career in the legal field in 2023 when she took a temporary hiatus from nursing to assist her husband, Codey, in opening the Law Offices of Codey L. Spear, P.C., fulfilling the roles of Office Manager and Paralegal. Since that time, Katrina quickly established herself as a fundamental part of a team of staff that ensures every client’s need is met.

Education:

Ancilla College

Majors: Nursing

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Location

301 E. Graham Street
Kentland, Indiana 47951

Hours

Monday — Thursday
8:00 am — 4:00 pm

Friday & Saturday
By Appointment

Contact

(219) 474-3020

rebecca@goddardandspear.com

cspear@goddardandspear.com

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Practice Areas

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Estate Planning & Probate

Commercial Transactions

Civil Litigation

Real Estate Transactions

Municipal Law

DNA Doe Project

When It’s the First Time Every Time: Eliminating the “Clean Slate” of Pretrial Diversions in Domestic Violence Crimes

Rebecca Goddard

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Codey L. Spear

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Nicole Falk

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Katrina Spear

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