Kocher & Barney, LLC

08/19/2026

🏢 You've poured years into building your business - it deserves a plan for what comes next. Whether that's retirement, a sale, or just life throwing a curveball, having a plan in place brings real peace of mind.

KB's Gabby Toscano shares why succession planning shouldn't wait until you need it - and where to start. Give it a read, and if you have questions, you know where to find us! 💙 👇

Why Succession Planning Should Not WaitFor many business owners, succession planning is easy to put off. It often feels like something to address later, closer to retirement, when a sale is on the table, or when a transition is already beginning. But business succession planning is not just about re...

08/13/2026

If you've ever walked into Kocher & Barney and felt instantly at home, you have Sara Gottron to thank for that. Officially, she's our Business Manager. Unofficially, and much more accurately, she's our "Office Mom," the person who holds the firm together and makes sure everyone who walks through our doors, feels taken care of.

Don't let the warmth fool you though, she runs this firm with a whip-smart, no-nonsense know-how that keeps us all on track. 🤩

08/04/2026

This is exactly the kind of partnership we strive for with every client. Thank you Matt Hollis for trusting us with something this important. 💙

07/29/2026

Family law isn't just paperwork. It's your kids, your home, your next chapter. 💙

Attorney Katherine Zura gets that. Divorce, custody, juvenile matters: she's in your corner from day one, and she'll make sure you're never figuring it out alone. 🤝

Personal to you, important to us.

07/22/2026

John Kocher spent his career helping people understand the fine print that protects their biggest investments. Before he passed away earlier this year, he had started writing about one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate: title insurance.
KB Attorney Gabriela Toscano had the great privilege of working beside him and completing this article. She worked closely with him for years as he mentored her in his vast expertise of real estate development. This post is both a tribute to his knowledge & legacy and a genuinely useful guide for anyone buying a home.

https://kocherbarney.com/why-title-insurance-still-matters-even-after-all-these-years?fbclid=IwY2xjawTN26xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF4cThzRk9iZnNBWGI1QzVBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoZs8YLcQ6ZC32bJSUvi54TP4h2z1rYZUZ91a_lZpNbNrop1kEwtM-DSW9ow_aem_4NOwOWBRoTWxhaMVFToThw

After many decades of practicing law, a few truths have stood the test of time from my perspective: Never underestimate the value of a good handshake.Always read the fine print.And when it comes to buying property, get title insurance. Title insurance dates back to the late 1800s, following an 1868....

07/20/2026

Kocher & Barney Attorneys, Gabby & Katherine, had a great time representing KB at the Ottawa County America 250 Committee's Sponsor Appreciation Event! The local gathering celebrated the Ottawa County businesses and organizations whose generosity helped bring America's 250th anniversary celebration to life. It’s always a good day when we get to support something in our community.🎉

07/14/2026

Meet Derricka Frost!
Need someone who'll drop everything to help you, greet you with a huge smile, and make time to genuinely care about how your day's going? That's Derricka. She's the teammate everyone wants on their side: quick to lend a hand, quicker to laugh, and always looking out for our clients like they're old friends.
Curious about her Speedway Slurpee obsession or what superpower she'd pick for a day?

07/04/2026

This Independence Day, we celebrate the courage it took to start something new and the generations who've carried it forward ever since. From all of us at Kocher & Barney, Happy 250th Birthday, America.
Wishing you and your family a proud and happy Fourth of July!

06/24/2026

Divorce is one of the more difficult things a person can go through - and who you choose to guide you through it matters more than you might think.
The right attorney doesn't just know the law. They listen. They protect your interests. They help you make clear decisions during one of the most emotional times of your life.
We are so excited to have Katherine Zura on the Kocher & Barney team, taking on our family law clients! 🌟 Katherine brings both the skill and the compassion that families deserve during tough transitions.

If you or someone you know is navigating a divorce or family law matter, we’re here to help.❤️

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth - a day that marks freedom, resilience, and the ongoing promise of justice for all. 🎉
At Kocher & Barney, we believe in a legal system that works for everyone. On this important day, we honor the history, the progress, and the people who continue to move us forward.
Wishing our community a meaningful and joyful Juneteenth. ✊🏾❤️