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Jamison Allen, Marc Lopez Law Firm
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Todd Barsumian, Barsumian Armiger LLC
Todd Barsumian is a member of Barsumian Armiger LLC with offices in Newburgh and Fishers. Todd works out of the firm’s Newburgh office, helping individuals and families in serious injury and wrongful death cases.
Todd is licensed to practice in Indiana and Kentucky and registered as a mediator in Indiana. Todd was previously a partner in an Evansville law firm where he handled motor vehicle, construction, and product liability cases, as well as business disputes often premised upon unfair competition and trade secret laws.
Todd’s representation of a young boy permanently injured by a product and cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission helped prompt a national recall of the product. The case also contributed to Todd’s decision shortly thereafter to narrow his practice and represent only the victims of negligence. He has tried injury cases to juries in Indiana, Kentucky, and federal court. He has also helped parties resolve their differences in commercial and tort cases as a mediator.
Mr. Barsumian attended Hanover College and graduated with honors from Drake University Law School where he also served on the Drake Law Review. His Drake Law Review Note about bail bondsmen and bounty hunters has been cited by courts in Illinois, New York and Washington and secondary sources, including the Yale Law Journal. Todd has been selected as an Indiana Super Lawyer and Rising Star on multiple occasions since 2009 and is AV-rated.
Todd and his wife reside in the Newburgh area with their 3 children, 5 Brittany Spaniels, and 5 chickens. He and his family enjoy archery, hiking, traveling, cooking, baking, hobby farming, and are planning to start beekeeping this Spring.
Todd is licensed to practice in Indiana and Kentucky and registered as a mediator in Indiana. Todd was previously a partner in an Evansville law firm where he handled motor vehicle, construction, and product liability cases, as well as business disputes often premised upon unfair competition and trade secret laws.
Todd’s representation of a young boy permanently injured by a product and cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission helped prompt a national recall of the product. The case also contributed to Todd’s decision shortly thereafter to narrow his practice and represent only the victims of negligence. He has tried injury cases to juries in Indiana, Kentucky, and federal court. He has also helped parties resolve their differences in commercial and tort cases as a mediator.
Mr. Barsumian attended Hanover College and graduated with honors from Drake University Law School where he also served on the Drake Law Review. His Drake Law Review Note about bail bondsmen and bounty hunters has been cited by courts in Illinois, New York and Washington and secondary sources, including the Yale Law Journal. Todd has been selected as an Indiana Super Lawyer and Rising Star on multiple occasions since 2009 and is AV-rated.
Todd and his wife reside in the Newburgh area with their 3 children, 5 Brittany Spaniels, and 5 chickens. He and his family enjoy archery, hiking, traveling, cooking, baking, hobby farming, and are planning to start beekeeping this Spring.
James Bell, Paganelli Law Group
James J. Bell works at the Paganelli Law Group and practices in the areas of criminal defense and attorney discipline defense. He also defends judges in ethics inquiries, attorneys in civil cases and provides ethics advice to attorneys. Mr. Bell has been listed in "The Best Lawyers in America" and has been recognized seven times in "Indiana Super Lawyers" as one of the top 50 "Super Lawyers" in Indiana. More importantly, Mr. Bell has a 4.90 Uber rating. Mr. Bell was the 2018 President of the Indianapolis Bar Association (“IndyBar”) and was also the past chair of the IndyBar Criminal Justice Section. Mr. Bell has served as Chair of the Indiana State Bar Association's Legal Ethics Committee and Criminal Justice Section. He is a former state court major felony public defender, has served as a federal CJA panelist and he formerly served on the Indiana Federal Community Defenders Board of Directors. He taught professional responsibility as an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law for six semesters. He is a regular contributor to “The Indiana Lawyer” and “Res Gestae” where he writes about attorney ethics.
Tina Bell, Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
Tina M. Bell is a former defense attorney who represented doctors, nurses, hospitals, and their insurance companies for over a decade in her early career. During that time, Tina learned the tactics used by the defense. She now represents the victims of medical negligence and uses that knowledge to the advantage of her clients. Just as there are two sides to any coin, there are two sides to a medical malpractice claim and Tina knows both sides. In 2009, she felt called to dedicate her practice to representing the victims of medical malpractice instead of the health care providers. She is deeply passionate about getting justice for her clients and, in turn, making the health care system safer and better for all citizens of Indiana.
Tina and her husband, Jason, are the proud parents of two teenage girls. Tina is a very active part of the Heritage Christian high school community and attends Itown Church. Tina and her family have a love for working in the mission field together, both locally and abroad.
Achievements
Tina has been selected by Super Lawyers as an Indiana Super Lawyer honoree every year since 2012. She was selected by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana in 2014, 2021, and 2022 and as one of the Top 25 Female Lawyers in Indiana in 2014, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Tina and her husband, Jason, are the proud parents of two teenage girls. Tina is a very active part of the Heritage Christian high school community and attends Itown Church. Tina and her family have a love for working in the mission field together, both locally and abroad.
Achievements
Tina has been selected by Super Lawyers as an Indiana Super Lawyer honoree every year since 2012. She was selected by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana in 2014, 2021, and 2022 and as one of the Top 25 Female Lawyers in Indiana in 2014, 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Stephanie Cassman, Wagner Reese LLP
Stephanie Cassman is an aggressive and seasoned trial lawyer with a passion for trial work. She has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a number of jury and bench trials throughout Indiana in both the state and federal courts. Stephanie represents individuals and their families in personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases. She gets to know her clients personally to fully understand how their injury has impacted them and their lives. It is important to go beyond just understanding the nature and extent of the injuries and the amount of medical expenses in order to obtain a maximum recovery for clients. In this way, she views her role as both a trusted advisor and aggressive advocate. She seeks to fully appreciate the impact of her clients’ injuries so she can then articulate how their lives have been changed by the accident.
Stephanie is a frequent speaker and author on jury selection and trial advocacy and serves on the faculty for the Trial Advocacy Skills College. She is an active member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, where she served as the 2011 Chair of the Litigation Section and on the Board of Directors as Vice President in 2015. Stephanie is a Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation recognized for her significant contribution to the legal profession and leadership within the community. She has been recognized as a top-rated litigation attorney and listed on the Top 50 Attorneys and Top 25 Women by Indiana Super Lawyers® in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2015, Stephanie received the honor of being named by her peers as the Indiana Defense Lawyer of the Year.
Stephanie was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana and is a life-long Hoosier. She earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. She is admitted to practice in the state of Indiana, the Southern District and Northern District federal courts and in the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court where she’s handled a number of appeals. Before joining Wagner Reese, LLP, Stephanie spent 17 years as a litigator with the well-respected Indianapolis law firm Lewis Wagner where she focused her practice on high-profile, high stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries, civil rights violations, discrimination, and wrongful death. Stephanie joined long-time friends and respected colleagues Stephen Wagner and Jason Reese in 2017 to devote her practice exclusively to representing injured clients and their families.
The most rewarding part of her job is helping guide families through the most difficult times in their lives. Stephanie enjoys representing clients in personal injury actions because each client is unique. The same injury can impact different people differently depending on their occupation, hobbies, or obligations at home. The gratitude of her clients for listening to them and fully understanding what they’ve been through is the greatest reward.
Stephanie and her husband, Ryan Cassman, also an attorney, live in Zionsville with their two teenage children. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with family, cooking, hiking, and gardening.
Stephanie is a frequent speaker and author on jury selection and trial advocacy and serves on the faculty for the Trial Advocacy Skills College. She is an active member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, where she served as the 2011 Chair of the Litigation Section and on the Board of Directors as Vice President in 2015. Stephanie is a Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation recognized for her significant contribution to the legal profession and leadership within the community. She has been recognized as a top-rated litigation attorney and listed on the Top 50 Attorneys and Top 25 Women by Indiana Super Lawyers® in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. In 2015, Stephanie received the honor of being named by her peers as the Indiana Defense Lawyer of the Year.
Stephanie was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana and is a life-long Hoosier. She earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. She is admitted to practice in the state of Indiana, the Southern District and Northern District federal courts and in the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court where she’s handled a number of appeals. Before joining Wagner Reese, LLP, Stephanie spent 17 years as a litigator with the well-respected Indianapolis law firm Lewis Wagner where she focused her practice on high-profile, high stakes litigation involving catastrophic injuries, civil rights violations, discrimination, and wrongful death. Stephanie joined long-time friends and respected colleagues Stephen Wagner and Jason Reese in 2017 to devote her practice exclusively to representing injured clients and their families.
The most rewarding part of her job is helping guide families through the most difficult times in their lives. Stephanie enjoys representing clients in personal injury actions because each client is unique. The same injury can impact different people differently depending on their occupation, hobbies, or obligations at home. The gratitude of her clients for listening to them and fully understanding what they’ve been through is the greatest reward.
Stephanie and her husband, Ryan Cassman, also an attorney, live in Zionsville with their two teenage children. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with family, cooking, hiking, and gardening.
Brad Catlin, Williams & Piatt LLC
Brad is senior counsel with Williams & Piatt, LLC, an Indianapolis based plaintiffs’ litigation firm. Brad was recognized as a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers publication in the practice area of legal malpractice in 2012 and as one of the Best Lawyers in America in 2022.
Brad’s practice focuses on complex and class litigation, including legal malpractice, commercial litigation, defamation, and civil rights. Brad has obtained multiple jury verdicts in excess of $10 million, including one in excess of $130 million, and is admitted to practice in the States of Indiana and Ohio.
Brad is a native of Westfield, Indiana and attended Wabash College as an Honor Scholar. He graduated from Wabash cum laude with an A.B. in Political Science and obtained his law degree from the University of Notre Dame School of Law. After law school, Brad served as a law clerk to Hon. Mary DeGenaro of Ohio’s Seventh District Court of Appeals, where, in addition to his regular clerkship responsibilities, he helped prepare material for the Ohio exam governing certification as a specialist in Appellate Law.
Brad is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association. He is frequently asked to speak to lawyers on a variety of subjects, including the use of technology in a legal practice and recent developments in Indiana law. Brad is also regularly asked to volunteer as a moot judge for the Indiana Appellate Institute. Brad authors Technolawgical, a column on the use of technology in a legal practice, in the Verdict, the quarterly publication of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Brad’s practice focuses on complex and class litigation, including legal malpractice, commercial litigation, defamation, and civil rights. Brad has obtained multiple jury verdicts in excess of $10 million, including one in excess of $130 million, and is admitted to practice in the States of Indiana and Ohio.
Brad is a native of Westfield, Indiana and attended Wabash College as an Honor Scholar. He graduated from Wabash cum laude with an A.B. in Political Science and obtained his law degree from the University of Notre Dame School of Law. After law school, Brad served as a law clerk to Hon. Mary DeGenaro of Ohio’s Seventh District Court of Appeals, where, in addition to his regular clerkship responsibilities, he helped prepare material for the Ohio exam governing certification as a specialist in Appellate Law.
Brad is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Litigation Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association. He is frequently asked to speak to lawyers on a variety of subjects, including the use of technology in a legal practice and recent developments in Indiana law. Brad is also regularly asked to volunteer as a moot judge for the Indiana Appellate Institute. Brad authors Technolawgical, a column on the use of technology in a legal practice, in the Verdict, the quarterly publication of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Daniel Chamberlain, Cohen & Malad LLP
Daniel S. Chamberlain was named one of the Top 50 Indiana Lawyers and is a member of a select group of attorneys that is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Dan has repeatedly been named to the “Best Lawyers” in America and “SuperLawyers”. These distinctions are earned following extensive trial experience, examination and references provided by members of the Judiciary, lawyers and clients.
Dan Chamberlain served on the Executive Committee and Board of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA, Washington, D.C.), the Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI, Indianapolis, Indiana), and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA, Indianapolis, Indiana). Dan was honored to serve as the BIAA Chair in 2014-15 and spearheaded the organization’s efforts, in part, through 30 State and Affiliate Chapters, including Indiana and North Carolina, where Dan is fully licensed to practice law. In March, 2014, Dan was selected to represent the Brain Injury Association of America at the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., with the Directors of the Centers for Disease Control, Wounded Warriors Project, Kessler Foundation, National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Medical Center. Dan served as a corporate sponsor of BIAI since 2000. In 2017- 18, Dan serve as President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2017-2018. Dan is a Board Member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. (NCVBA).
Daniel S. Chamberlain is a Partner at Cohen & Malad, LLP., an Indianapolis based but nationally recognized law firm. Founded 50 years ago, Cohen & Malad, LLP. includes a preeminent group of attorneys representing the wrongfully injured and killed and a dedicated staff supporting our mission to provide excellent legal representation.
Dan Chamberlain served on the Executive Committee and Board of the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA, Washington, D.C.), the Brain Injury Association of Indiana (BIAI, Indianapolis, Indiana), and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA, Indianapolis, Indiana). Dan was honored to serve as the BIAA Chair in 2014-15 and spearheaded the organization’s efforts, in part, through 30 State and Affiliate Chapters, including Indiana and North Carolina, where Dan is fully licensed to practice law. In March, 2014, Dan was selected to represent the Brain Injury Association of America at the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., with the Directors of the Centers for Disease Control, Wounded Warriors Project, Kessler Foundation, National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Medical Center. Dan served as a corporate sponsor of BIAI since 2000. In 2017- 18, Dan serve as President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2017-2018. Dan is a Board Member of the National Crime Victim Bar Association. (NCVBA).
Daniel S. Chamberlain is a Partner at Cohen & Malad, LLP., an Indianapolis based but nationally recognized law firm. Founded 50 years ago, Cohen & Malad, LLP. includes a preeminent group of attorneys representing the wrongfully injured and killed and a dedicated staff supporting our mission to provide excellent legal representation.
Ashley Dayhuff, The Nice Law Firm, LLP
Ashley was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. She and her husband, Michael, are blessed with two beautiful children, Beau and Madelyn. Ashley started out her legal career in 2003 with an internship, which quickly turned into a job as a personal injury legal assistant from 2004-2008 during her undergraduate years at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Ashley obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology from IUPUI with a minor in criminal justice.
While an undergrad, Ashley received the Psychology Neel Award for graduating as the psychology major with the highest academic achievement. She then worked as a personal injury paralegal from 2008 to 2015. Ashley was admitted to the Bar in Indiana in September 2015 after obtaining her law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2015. While a law student, Ashley excelled in her writing and oral classes. She was a Moot Court barrister in 2012, and she served as a Deans Tutorial Society (DTS) tutor from 2012-2014.
Ashley cares for her clients, and she is dedicated to maintaining open, prompt, and thorough communication at all times. Because Ashley worked her way up from internship to legal assistant to paralegal to attorney, she knows the ins and outs of litigation from start to finish, and she promises to work diligently, professionally, and passionately for each and every client. When not working, Ashley spends the majority of her time with her family. She is passionate about her Lord and Savior, her family, and her career, and she also enjoys reading and scrapbooking.
While an undergrad, Ashley received the Psychology Neel Award for graduating as the psychology major with the highest academic achievement. She then worked as a personal injury paralegal from 2008 to 2015. Ashley was admitted to the Bar in Indiana in September 2015 after obtaining her law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2015. While a law student, Ashley excelled in her writing and oral classes. She was a Moot Court barrister in 2012, and she served as a Deans Tutorial Society (DTS) tutor from 2012-2014.
Ashley cares for her clients, and she is dedicated to maintaining open, prompt, and thorough communication at all times. Because Ashley worked her way up from internship to legal assistant to paralegal to attorney, she knows the ins and outs of litigation from start to finish, and she promises to work diligently, professionally, and passionately for each and every client. When not working, Ashley spends the majority of her time with her family. She is passionate about her Lord and Savior, her family, and her career, and she also enjoys reading and scrapbooking.
David Farnbauch, Sweeney Law Firm
David Farnbauch is an AV-rated plaintiffs' trial lawyer who handles personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home cases throughout the state. David is a frequent author and speaker on trial strategy and tort litigation including the use of computer technology in handling plaintiffs' cases. David graduated from Valpo Law School in 1986. He started his career with Saul Ruman's firm in Lake County and joined the Sweeney Law Firm in Fort Wayne in 1996. In 2017, David was elected to serve on ITLA's Executive Committee. Mr. Farnbauch has been recognized every year since 2009 for his work in the field of medical malpractice by The Best Lawyers in America and has been Board Certified by NBOTA since 2002.
John Feighner, Haller Colvin
John O. Feighner is a shareholder and past managing partner of HallerColvin PC in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His law practice focuses on personal injury, wrongful death, product liability and commercial litigation. He also served as an Assistant Allen County Attorney representing the Allen County Sheriff’s Department and other county departments in both state and federal courts from 1977 until 2014.
Mr. Feighner is a 1969 graduate of Culver Military Academy where he was Captain of the Black Horse Troop. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Brown University in Providence, RI in 1973 and graduated cum laude in 1976 from the Robert McKinney Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Mr. Feighner is a past State Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and in Indiana Super Lawyers since 2001. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Indiana State Bar Association and the Allen County Bar Association. He is a member and past-President of the Benjamin Harrison Chapter of the American Inns of Court. He is a past-President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2011-2012, and past president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s College of Fellows. He has also served five terms on the Board of Trustees of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and is a past-President of the Museum. He has been a lecturer on various trial topics for the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Allen County Bar Association.
Mr. Feighner has served three terms on the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission. He is married to Margy Feighner and they are the parents of Spencer and Betsy.
Mr. Feighner is a 1969 graduate of Culver Military Academy where he was Captain of the Black Horse Troop. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Brown University in Providence, RI in 1973 and graduated cum laude in 1976 from the Robert McKinney Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.
Mr. Feighner is a past State Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America and in Indiana Super Lawyers since 2001. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, Indiana State Bar Association and the Allen County Bar Association. He is a member and past-President of the Benjamin Harrison Chapter of the American Inns of Court. He is a past-President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2011-2012, and past president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s College of Fellows. He has also served five terms on the Board of Trustees of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and is a past-President of the Museum. He has been a lecturer on various trial topics for the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Allen County Bar Association.
Mr. Feighner has served three terms on the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission and the Indiana Judicial Qualifications Commission. He is married to Margy Feighner and they are the parents of Spencer and Betsy.
Mark GiaQuinta, Haller Colvin
Mr. GiaQuinta began his legal practice in 1979. As a lifelong resident of Fort Wayne, he has a long history of community involvement, including four terms on the Fort Wayne City Council and three terms on the Fort Wayne Community School Board. Mr. GiaQuinta was named Fort Wayne Citizen of the Year in 2015.
Mr. GiaQuinta has presented oral arguments before the Indiana Tax Court, the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court. In 2016 he was appointed as a special judge to the Indiana Tax Court by Chief Justice Loretta Rush and issued a published opinion in a complex property tax case. He presented the arguments to the Indiana Supreme Court on behalf of the Democrat legislators in the 2013 “bolting case.” He has prevailed in two complex insurance coverage cases which required the utilization of forensic linguists.
Mr. GiaQuinta regularly litigates cases in the commercial and property tax areas. He has recovered significant settlements in medical malpractice and personal injury matters. Mr. GiaQuinta has lectured at continuing legal education seminars on land use, environmental law, and the effective use of discovery in civil cases. He has served as an adjunct professor at Purdue at Fort Wayne teaching a course in leadership and communication.
Memberships: Allen County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Education: Indiana University, B.A. (1976) awarded with Highest Distinction; Phi Beta Kappa (Economics); Indiana University School of Law J.D. (1979).
Mr. GiaQuinta has presented oral arguments before the Indiana Tax Court, the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court. In 2016 he was appointed as a special judge to the Indiana Tax Court by Chief Justice Loretta Rush and issued a published opinion in a complex property tax case. He presented the arguments to the Indiana Supreme Court on behalf of the Democrat legislators in the 2013 “bolting case.” He has prevailed in two complex insurance coverage cases which required the utilization of forensic linguists.
Mr. GiaQuinta regularly litigates cases in the commercial and property tax areas. He has recovered significant settlements in medical malpractice and personal injury matters. Mr. GiaQuinta has lectured at continuing legal education seminars on land use, environmental law, and the effective use of discovery in civil cases. He has served as an adjunct professor at Purdue at Fort Wayne teaching a course in leadership and communication.
Memberships: Allen County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Education: Indiana University, B.A. (1976) awarded with Highest Distinction; Phi Beta Kappa (Economics); Indiana University School of Law J.D. (1979).
Brent Gill, The Gill Law Firm
W. Brent Gill was admitted to the Indiana bar in 1980; he earned his B.S. and J.D. degrees in education from Indiana University in 1976; he is a graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy; and has been board certified as a civil trial advocate of the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1992.
Professional association memberships include the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (president, 2003-2004, board of directors, 1988-), the American Association for Justice (state delegate 1996-1999), Fellow of Roscoe Pound Foundation, Fellow of Indiana College of Trial Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Trial Lawyers), National Native American Bar Association and the American, Indiana State, Seventh Circuit, Jackson and Lawrence County bar associations. Brent is also listed in Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in America; Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, and as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.
A trial lawyer and mediator at Gill Law Firm in Seymour, Brent has tried over 150 jury trials. Brent’s trial experience includes cases involving fire and gas explosions, construction site injuries, premises liability, insurance company bad faith, governmental liability and highway design, pharmaceutical, medical devices, toxic torts, products liability, trucking, motorcycle and automotive catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, and professional malpractice.
Gill is the past chairman of Indiana’s Native American Indian Affairs Commission. He has taught and lectured to legal and professional organizations on various areas of trial advocacy and practice, communication, damages and areas of substantive law, and also lectures on Cherokee and Native American history, culture and tradition. Mr. Gill was trained and billeted as an Field Medical Technician, as well as an Orthopedic Technician during his military service and worked in that capacity at hospitals while completing his undergraduate degree.
When not doing legal and Indian stuff, Brent enjoys hanging out with his wife, children and grandchildren, riding his Harley, and playing rugby with the IU Old Boys team. His goal is to work full-time until he dies, and then work half days.
Professional association memberships include the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (president, 2003-2004, board of directors, 1988-), the American Association for Justice (state delegate 1996-1999), Fellow of Roscoe Pound Foundation, Fellow of Indiana College of Trial Lawyers, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, National Trial Lawyers (Top 100 Trial Lawyers), National Native American Bar Association and the American, Indiana State, Seventh Circuit, Jackson and Lawrence County bar associations. Brent is also listed in Who’s Who in American Law and Who’s Who in America; Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell, and as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters.
A trial lawyer and mediator at Gill Law Firm in Seymour, Brent has tried over 150 jury trials. Brent’s trial experience includes cases involving fire and gas explosions, construction site injuries, premises liability, insurance company bad faith, governmental liability and highway design, pharmaceutical, medical devices, toxic torts, products liability, trucking, motorcycle and automotive catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, and professional malpractice.
Gill is the past chairman of Indiana’s Native American Indian Affairs Commission. He has taught and lectured to legal and professional organizations on various areas of trial advocacy and practice, communication, damages and areas of substantive law, and also lectures on Cherokee and Native American history, culture and tradition. Mr. Gill was trained and billeted as an Field Medical Technician, as well as an Orthopedic Technician during his military service and worked in that capacity at hospitals while completing his undergraduate degree.
When not doing legal and Indian stuff, Brent enjoys hanging out with his wife, children and grandchildren, riding his Harley, and playing rugby with the IU Old Boys team. His goal is to work full-time until he dies, and then work half days.
Monica Gilmore, Gilmore Law Office, LLC
Monica C. Gilmore is the owner of Gilmore Law Office, LLC. Her practice focuses on plaintiffs’ personal injury and Social Security disability. Monica graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. She is a native of Vincennes, Indiana, where she has her private practice. Monica is a part-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, overseeing the Office of Child Support Enforcement. Monica is admitted before the Indiana and Illinois Supreme Courts, the U.S. District Courts in Indiana, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Sarah Graziano, Hensley Legal Group, PC
Sarah Graziano has been working as a trial lawyer since graduating in 1999 from Valparaiso University School of Law. Born and raised in the cheese state of WI (GO PACK GO!) she has called Indiana her home since 1999. Sarah has tried cases on both sides of the fence; however her heart landed with Plaintiff’s plight to justice in 2002. Sarah has spent all but two years of her career with Hensley Legal Group, PC. Sarah has been named a Super Lawyer for the past three years and was accepted by the Million Dollar Advocate Forum in part due to the jury verdict secured for a special client in 2017 in Tippecanoe County. Sarah is a Board Member with ITLA, a member of AAJ, ATAA, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Sarah has participated in nearly sixty (60) jury trials most of which include fighting for the rights of Plaintiffs.
Abby Green, Grossman Green
Abby is a partner of the firm Grossman Green PLLC. In Kentucky and Indiana, she practices personal injury litigation, focusing on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases arising from trucking wrecks, car wrecks, medical negligence, and nursing home abuse. In her time outside the office, Abby enjoys traveling the world with her husband and young daughter, GiGi. At home, Abby stays active as a past president of the Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County and a board member for Volunteers of America Mid-States. Abby is a Peloton enthusiast and tennis player, and of course, loves being active with her family, including her goldendoodle, Stringer Bell.
Betsy Greene, Greene & Schultz
Admitted to the bar, 1982, Indiana; also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit and 6th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Ms. Greene has represented injured people for 30 years. Ms. Greene has Partner with Fred Schultz in the law firm of Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers, in Bloomington, Indiana, since 2005. Ms. Greene has personally tried over 100 jury trials in her career.
Ms. Greene is past president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (2006-2007) and has served as president of the Indiana chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Monroe County Bar Association. Currently, on the Board of Governors and is Chair of the Public Education Committee for the American Association for Justice. Appointed by the Monroe County Board of Judges to the Monroe County Public Defender Board in 2010 and is still serving. In April, 2015, named a “Distinguished Barrister” by the Indiana Lawyer newspaper. In early 2017, Ms. Greene appointed to the Maurer School of Law Board of Visitors at Indiana University and Ms. Greene received the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Marie Lambert Award in recognition of her leadership. In July, 2019, Ms. Greene was presented with the Howard Twiggs’ Commitment to Justice Award by the American Association of Justice.
Ms. Greene received her first certificate in Civil Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 1995, the first female attorney in the state of Indiana to do so, and has been certified every 5 years since. She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Ms. Greene has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year the ratings have been published. Ms. Greene has been listed as one of Indiana’s “Top Ten” lawyers by the Super Lawyer magazine since 2017. In 2019, Ms. Greene was named the #1 Top Ten lawyer in Indiana.
In 2005, Ms. Greene graduated from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College 3 week program. Ms. Greene was President of the alumni board and served on the Board of Directors of the Trial Lawyers College, 2009 to 2011. In 2010, Ms. Greene joined the faculty of the Trial Lawyers College and continues to serve as a faculty member. Ms. Greene taught Trial Advocacy at the Indiana University School of Law for the spring, 2008 semester. In addition to volunteering to teach for the Trial Lawyers College, she is a frequent speaker at American Association for Justice, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum seminars.
Ms. Greene is past president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (2006-2007) and has served as president of the Indiana chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Monroe County Bar Association. Currently, on the Board of Governors and is Chair of the Public Education Committee for the American Association for Justice. Appointed by the Monroe County Board of Judges to the Monroe County Public Defender Board in 2010 and is still serving. In April, 2015, named a “Distinguished Barrister” by the Indiana Lawyer newspaper. In early 2017, Ms. Greene appointed to the Maurer School of Law Board of Visitors at Indiana University and Ms. Greene received the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus Marie Lambert Award in recognition of her leadership. In July, 2019, Ms. Greene was presented with the Howard Twiggs’ Commitment to Justice Award by the American Association of Justice.
Ms. Greene received her first certificate in Civil Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy in 1995, the first female attorney in the state of Indiana to do so, and has been certified every 5 years since. She is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Ms. Greene has been named a “Super Lawyer” every year the ratings have been published. Ms. Greene has been listed as one of Indiana’s “Top Ten” lawyers by the Super Lawyer magazine since 2017. In 2019, Ms. Greene was named the #1 Top Ten lawyer in Indiana.
In 2005, Ms. Greene graduated from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College 3 week program. Ms. Greene was President of the alumni board and served on the Board of Directors of the Trial Lawyers College, 2009 to 2011. In 2010, Ms. Greene joined the faculty of the Trial Lawyers College and continues to serve as a faculty member. Ms. Greene taught Trial Advocacy at the Indiana University School of Law for the spring, 2008 semester. In addition to volunteering to teach for the Trial Lawyers College, she is a frequent speaker at American Association for Justice, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum seminars.
Phil Grossman, Grossman Green PLLC
Phil Grossman is a senior partner in the Louisville law firm, Grossman Green PLLC. He has served on the Board of the Kentucky Justice Association and as its President in 2018. He has served on the Board of the Louisville Bar Association and as its President in 1996. He is also a Past President of the Louisville Bar Foundation. He is a founder and Master of the Louis D. Brandeis American Inn of Court in Louisville.
He is a Louisville native and graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts from Washington University in St. Louis in 1977. He is a 1980 graduate of the University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law.
Phil concentrates his practice in plaintiff's Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home cases as well as Automobile, and Truck Wreck cases. He has handled catastrophic injury cases involving traumatic brain Injury, wrongful death, spinal cord injury, and paralysis and has achieved numerous distinctions and successes in his representation of injured plaintiffs.
He has been recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, is rated as AV Preeminent Lawyer” by Martindale- Hubbell® and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. In 2003 he received the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award and in 2007 he received the Louisville Bar Association Distinguished Service Award.
He is a Louisville native and graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts from Washington University in St. Louis in 1977. He is a 1980 graduate of the University of Louisville's Brandeis School of Law.
Phil concentrates his practice in plaintiff's Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home cases as well as Automobile, and Truck Wreck cases. He has handled catastrophic injury cases involving traumatic brain Injury, wrongful death, spinal cord injury, and paralysis and has achieved numerous distinctions and successes in his representation of injured plaintiffs.
He has been recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers®, Super Lawyers®, is rated as AV Preeminent Lawyer” by Martindale- Hubbell® and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®. In 2003 he received the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law Distinguished Alumni Award and in 2007 he received the Louisville Bar Association Distinguished Service Award.
Ashley Hadler, Garau Germano PC
Ashley Hadler focuses her law practice representing survivors and families affected by sexual abuse, nursing home abuse and medical malpractice. She handles cases throughout Indiana and Illinois. Ashley began her law practice in Chicago representing survivors of nursing home and hospital abuse against some of the largest hospitals and nursing home chains in the Midwest.
She returned to Indiana in 2017 to continue helping people who were injured by abuse, neglect, and malpractice. Ashley is trained and experienced handling cases for clients who have suffered trauma, have complex medical issues, or are elderly. She understands issues faced by children and adults who are injured where they live, are educated, are coached, or receive medical treatment.
Ashley often speaks to groups of attorneys, victim advocates, and survivors of abuse to discuss the legal options available to survivors and their families. She knows how to find people and businesses that may be held accountable for abuse and how to find sources of compensation available to survivors.
She works to safeguard our clients’ right to a jury trial by leveraging arbitration clauses in contracts and advocating against immunity legislation.
Ashley is a past vice-chair of the Young Lawyer’s Council of the National Crime Victim’s Bar Association. She is an active board member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice Sexual Assault and Nursing Home Litigation Groups. She is a volunteer guardian for the Indianapolis Center for At Risk Elders (CARE) and an active member of the Prevent Child Abuse Indiana Advisory Board. She lives in Carmel with her husband, Kent, their son, and Poppy the French bulldog.
She returned to Indiana in 2017 to continue helping people who were injured by abuse, neglect, and malpractice. Ashley is trained and experienced handling cases for clients who have suffered trauma, have complex medical issues, or are elderly. She understands issues faced by children and adults who are injured where they live, are educated, are coached, or receive medical treatment.
Ashley often speaks to groups of attorneys, victim advocates, and survivors of abuse to discuss the legal options available to survivors and their families. She knows how to find people and businesses that may be held accountable for abuse and how to find sources of compensation available to survivors.
She works to safeguard our clients’ right to a jury trial by leveraging arbitration clauses in contracts and advocating against immunity legislation.
Ashley is a past vice-chair of the Young Lawyer’s Council of the National Crime Victim’s Bar Association. She is an active board member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Association for Justice Sexual Assault and Nursing Home Litigation Groups. She is a volunteer guardian for the Indianapolis Center for At Risk Elders (CARE) and an active member of the Prevent Child Abuse Indiana Advisory Board. She lives in Carmel with her husband, Kent, their son, and Poppy the French bulldog.
Rich Hailey, Ramey and Hailey Attorneys at Law
Richard D. Hailey is a partner at Indianapolis-based RAMEY & HAILEY. He holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law (JD, 1974) and a Master of Law (LLM, 1983) degree in International Law from the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association since 1989 and is a member of the Indiana College of Fellows. Mr. Hailey is a past President of the American Association for Justice (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and has been awarded the Association’s two highest awards, namely the Leonard Ring Champion of Justice and the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2018, Rich and his law partner, Mary Beth Ramey, were Co-Recipients of the Mel Award presented by the Melvin Belli Society.
As an advocate, Mr. Hailey first distinguished himself in the criminal courts of Marion County Indiana. His practice grew very quickly to include major felony defense in both state and federal courts in Indiana. His practice was transitioned to a civil practice after successfully winning a medical malpractice case in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in 1978. Since the early 80s, Mr. Hailey’s practice has centered around complex litigation involving injury and loss of life. His major trial verdicts include causes in the areas of medical negligence, premise liability, pharmaceutical litigation, traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as police shooting cases based on the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Currently, he devotes a substantial portion of his professional time to litigation pending in the Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, pursuing actions that grew from the 9-11 attacks upon the United States in 2001. He and a consortium of lawyers have received judgments in excess of $2,000,000,000 for hundreds of victims of 9-11, employing theories based upon the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.
Mr. Hailey has been actively involved with several international trial lawyer associations, including the Australian Trial Lawyers and trial lawyers in South Africa. During his career, Rich has testified before several state legislatures as well as the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Senate on tort reform and related consumer issues. Additionally, he is a frequent national speaker and has taught at numerous AAJ multi-day colleges and seminars on trial advocacy.
Finally, Mr. Hailey has remained civically involved. He served on the Board of Trustees for Butler University from 2000 to 2010. In 2010, he left Butler’s Board to become President of the Board of Directors of the Andrew J. Brown Academy, a charter school serving grades K through 8 in the inner city. This year, he and his partner, Mary Beth Ramey, have concluded their Co-Chairship of a two-year matching fundraising campaign for the McKinney School of Law in which they help raised over $19,000,000, resulting in a $30,000,000 plus benefit to our local law school.
As an advocate, Mr. Hailey first distinguished himself in the criminal courts of Marion County Indiana. His practice grew very quickly to include major felony defense in both state and federal courts in Indiana. His practice was transitioned to a civil practice after successfully winning a medical malpractice case in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Indiana in 1978. Since the early 80s, Mr. Hailey’s practice has centered around complex litigation involving injury and loss of life. His major trial verdicts include causes in the areas of medical negligence, premise liability, pharmaceutical litigation, traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as police shooting cases based on the Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Currently, he devotes a substantial portion of his professional time to litigation pending in the Federal District Court, Southern District of New York, pursuing actions that grew from the 9-11 attacks upon the United States in 2001. He and a consortium of lawyers have received judgments in excess of $2,000,000,000 for hundreds of victims of 9-11, employing theories based upon the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act.
Mr. Hailey has been actively involved with several international trial lawyer associations, including the Australian Trial Lawyers and trial lawyers in South Africa. During his career, Rich has testified before several state legislatures as well as the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Senate on tort reform and related consumer issues. Additionally, he is a frequent national speaker and has taught at numerous AAJ multi-day colleges and seminars on trial advocacy.
Finally, Mr. Hailey has remained civically involved. He served on the Board of Trustees for Butler University from 2000 to 2010. In 2010, he left Butler’s Board to become President of the Board of Directors of the Andrew J. Brown Academy, a charter school serving grades K through 8 in the inner city. This year, he and his partner, Mary Beth Ramey, have concluded their Co-Chairship of a two-year matching fundraising campaign for the McKinney School of Law in which they help raised over $19,000,000, resulting in a $30,000,000 plus benefit to our local law school.
Brandon Hall, Greene & Schultz
Brandon Hall is a partner at Greene & Schultz and has practiced law at the Greene & Schultz firm since 2017.
Brandon received his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 2004 and graduated from Indiana University's Maurer School of Law in Bloomington in 2010.
Since graduating from law school he has exclusively represented injury victims helping with their personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation, and product liability cases.
Brandon is especially passionate about representing injured workers and knows that it can be difficult to find an attorney who regularly practices workers compensation. He believes that is all the more reason to keep helping injured workers in Indiana because he knows that they face a large disadvantage.
You can email Brandon at brandon@greeneschultz.com
Brandon received his undergraduate degree from UCLA in 2004 and graduated from Indiana University's Maurer School of Law in Bloomington in 2010.
Since graduating from law school he has exclusively represented injury victims helping with their personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation, and product liability cases.
Brandon is especially passionate about representing injured workers and knows that it can be difficult to find an attorney who regularly practices workers compensation. He believes that is all the more reason to keep helping injured workers in Indiana because he knows that they face a large disadvantage.
You can email Brandon at brandon@greeneschultz.com
Kelley Johnson, Law Office of Kelly J. Johnson
Kelley Johnson is an experienced jury trial lawyer representing injured people in medical malpractice cases. She is a zealous advocate for her injured clients both in and out of the courtroom, and has represented her clients in numerous jury and bench trials through out the state of Indiana. Her favorite part about being a medical malpractice lawyer is getting to know her clients while she represents them during such an important time in their lives. Kelley is proud to be a plaintiff’s attorney, giving her clients a chance to have their day in court.
Kelley completed her undergraduate studies at Purdue University in 1992. She graduated from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2005. Kelley is a Board of Director member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association. She served as President of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation in 2013 and served on the board of directors for the Indianapolis Bar Association from 2014-2015. She participated in the Bar Leader Series Class VI, and recently chaired Bar Leader Series Class XV. She currently serves on the Law Practice Management Executive Committee. Kelley has also been recognized as a top-rated medical malpractice attorney by her peers as an Indiana Rising Star in 2010, 2012-2015, and as an Indiana Super Lawyer from 2017-2022. She was named to the Top 25 Women by Indiana Super Lawyers in 2017. Kelley has also received the peer recognition of Best Lawyers since 2018.
Kelley was born and raised in a large family of 7, living throughout the state Indiana, from South Bend to southern Indiana, spending the majority of her childhood on a rural farm in Warrick County. She earned her undergraduate degree from Purdue University and her law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. She is admitted to practice in the state of Indiana, the Southern District and Northern District federal courts and the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court. Kelley spent over 13 years as a litigator with a well-respected Indianapolis plaintiff’s firm where she focused her practice on medical malpractice.
Kelley and her husband, Chad, live in Zionsville with their two children, Karley and Craig, and their French Bulldogs, Stella and Stewie. Kelley enjoys spending her free time attending her daughter’s soccer games and her son’s chess tournaments.
Kelley completed her undergraduate studies at Purdue University in 1992. She graduated from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2005. Kelley is a Board of Director member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association. She served as President of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation in 2013 and served on the board of directors for the Indianapolis Bar Association from 2014-2015. She participated in the Bar Leader Series Class VI, and recently chaired Bar Leader Series Class XV. She currently serves on the Law Practice Management Executive Committee. Kelley has also been recognized as a top-rated medical malpractice attorney by her peers as an Indiana Rising Star in 2010, 2012-2015, and as an Indiana Super Lawyer from 2017-2022. She was named to the Top 25 Women by Indiana Super Lawyers in 2017. Kelley has also received the peer recognition of Best Lawyers since 2018.
Kelley was born and raised in a large family of 7, living throughout the state Indiana, from South Bend to southern Indiana, spending the majority of her childhood on a rural farm in Warrick County. She earned her undergraduate degree from Purdue University and her law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. She is admitted to practice in the state of Indiana, the Southern District and Northern District federal courts and the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court. Kelley spent over 13 years as a litigator with a well-respected Indianapolis plaintiff’s firm where she focused her practice on medical malpractice.
Kelley and her husband, Chad, live in Zionsville with their two children, Karley and Craig, and their French Bulldogs, Stella and Stewie. Kelley enjoys spending her free time attending her daughter’s soccer games and her son’s chess tournaments.
Katherine Karres, Hurst Limontes, LLC
Katie has lived in Indianapolis most of her life after moving here from Ohio at a very young age. She attended the University of Indianapolis majoring in Human Resource Management and Spanish, graduating in the top of five of her class in 2004. After completing her undergraduate degree, Katie went directly to law school and graduated from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis in 2007. She began her legal career in litigation of medical negligence claims. She has exclusively represented injured persons since 2010. Katie prides herself in helping those in need, being well-prepared, and having compassion in her practice.
Katie has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 to present. She has also been named Top 40 under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers. Katie is an active member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, and has been a rotating member of the Sagamore American Inn of Courts.
Katie has given numerous presentations on personal injury, insurance coverage, and trial preparation to ITLA and other associations such as National Association of Female Executives. She has also written articles for the Verdict (ITLA Publication) on topics such as How to Deal with Difficult Defense Attorneys. Katie is active in her community and church volunteering at Gleaners, Second Helpings, and other local charities. She has volunteered for over fifteen years in the Teen Court juvenile diversion program through Reach For Youth.
Katie has tried 25 injury cases over her legal career and helped thousands of clients resolve their injury cases. She has handled several appeals before both the Indiana Court of Appeals and the 7th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, including an oral argument in Chicago in 2016. Katie has also authored Amicus Briefs in support of Appeals.
Katie has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 to present. She has also been named Top 40 under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers. Katie is an active member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Indianapolis Bar Association, and has been a rotating member of the Sagamore American Inn of Courts.
Katie has given numerous presentations on personal injury, insurance coverage, and trial preparation to ITLA and other associations such as National Association of Female Executives. She has also written articles for the Verdict (ITLA Publication) on topics such as How to Deal with Difficult Defense Attorneys. Katie is active in her community and church volunteering at Gleaners, Second Helpings, and other local charities. She has volunteered for over fifteen years in the Teen Court juvenile diversion program through Reach For Youth.
Katie has tried 25 injury cases over her legal career and helped thousands of clients resolve their injury cases. She has handled several appeals before both the Indiana Court of Appeals and the 7th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, including an oral argument in Chicago in 2016. Katie has also authored Amicus Briefs in support of Appeals.
Bruce Kehoe, Wilson Kehoe Winingham, LLC
Bruce Kehoe, Partner at Wilson Kehoe Winingham, LLC, began his professional career as a registered physical therapist. This experience helped form a unique perspective on how law relates to the practice of medicine and the lives of seriously injured people. While medical legal issues have been one focus of Bruce’s practice, he is equally familiar with negligence law, product liability, and aviation law. His tenacity in pursuing fair and equitable compensation for clients is evident in a variety of complex cases, including birth injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, defective products, and airplane and helicopter crashes.
Bruce is a former ITLA President and long-time Law-Pac trustee.
Bruce is a former ITLA President and long-time Law-Pac trustee.
Duran Keller, Keller Law LLP
Duran Keller is a trial lawyer. He is a graduate of the Gerry Spence 3-week Trial Lawyers College and is admitted to practice in Indiana, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and various federal jurisdictions. Most of Duran’s attention is devoted to consumer protection, but he often takes cases to support a good cause or effect necessary change.
Duran fights against all types of injustices, ranging from credit reporting problems and unfair charges/collection attempts to police brutality cases. He is an elected board member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, and Chair of the Indiana Chapter, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and has tried multiple cases to verdict, including State and Federal court.
Duran fights against all types of injustices, ranging from credit reporting problems and unfair charges/collection attempts to police brutality cases. He is an elected board member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, and Chair of the Indiana Chapter, a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and has tried multiple cases to verdict, including State and Federal court.
Steven Langer, Langer & Langer
Steven L. Langer with the law firm of Langer & Langer, now in his 42nd year of practice, concentrates on plaintiff’s medical malpractice law and complex litigation. Mr. Langer is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is a past President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Langer is a past President of the College of Fellows of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Sara Langer, Langer & Langer
Attorney Sara Langer brings to Langer & Langer an insatiable desire to succeed, as well as an insurmountable sense of advocacy on behalf of those who have been victimized by others.
Following in her father Steven’s footsteps, the law has always been part of Sara’s life. Admiring his work ethic, she saw how he has been able to help people during very difficult times, and strives to bring that passion to her own practice.
Sara earned her undergraduate degree in criminal justice and sociology, also at IU, where she graduated with honors. She continued on in Bloomington and earned her J.D. from Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law, where she ranked in the top 10 percent of her class and graduated magna cum laude. Additionally, she had an externship with Chief Justice Loretta Rush of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Sara is also passionate about animals. While at Maurer School of Law, she was president and member of the IU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, an organization dedicated to providing an outlet for education and advocacy in protecting and preserving the interests of animals. Sara is also a long-time equestrian, participating in Eventing competitions and owning two horses.
Sara is admitted to practice in Indiana in the Northern and Southern Districts.
A life-long Valparaiso resident, Sara continues to live in the area.
Following in her father Steven’s footsteps, the law has always been part of Sara’s life. Admiring his work ethic, she saw how he has been able to help people during very difficult times, and strives to bring that passion to her own practice.
Sara earned her undergraduate degree in criminal justice and sociology, also at IU, where she graduated with honors. She continued on in Bloomington and earned her J.D. from Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law, where she ranked in the top 10 percent of her class and graduated magna cum laude. Additionally, she had an externship with Chief Justice Loretta Rush of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Sara is also passionate about animals. While at Maurer School of Law, she was president and member of the IU Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, an organization dedicated to providing an outlet for education and advocacy in protecting and preserving the interests of animals. Sara is also a long-time equestrian, participating in Eventing competitions and owning two horses.
Sara is admitted to practice in Indiana in the Northern and Southern Districts.
A life-long Valparaiso resident, Sara continues to live in the area.
Kathy Lee, Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
Kathy Ann Lee is a partner with Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C. Before being admitted to the Indiana bar in 1987, Kathy worked as a nurse. It was her passion and care for patients that drew her to practicing law, and she maintains her nursing license to this day. Kathy has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and Western District of Oklahoma, as well as the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. She is one of the few attorneys admitted to the vaccine court. In 2007, she was admitted to the Oklahoma bar, and she obtained her LL.M. degree in Health Policy & Bioethics in 2010. Kathy was recently voted as one of the Top 10 Lawyers in the 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers, she has been consistently voted as one of the Top 25 Female Lawyers and Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana, and she was voted 2018’s Co-Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Alexander Limontes, Hurst Limontes LLC
Alex is a bilingual attorney of Cuban decent. Alex is originally from Florida and came up to Indiana in 1999 to play football at Hanover College. Alex went to law school in 2004 and was a law clerk at Mitchell, Hurst, Jacobs and Dick during most of his law school career. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis in 2007 and began his career as a trial attorney with the Marion County Public Defender Agency. Alex returned to work with Bill Hurst in 2011 and currently focuses his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury work.
Recognitions: Alex has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 to 2020 and Super Lawyers from 2021 to present. Alex has been named to Best Lawyers in America by US News and World Report from 2019 to present. In 2019. Alex obtained the highest Peer Review Rating that an Attorney can have through Martindale Hubbell and is an AV Rated Attorney by his Peers. He was honored with the Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in the Law – Up and Coming Lawyer distinction in 2014. He graduated from the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Bar Leader Series – Class X and has served in various capacities for the Indianapolis Bar Association such as: past Chair of the Solo/Small Firm Committee, Diversity Job Fair, Social Chair and Secretary of the Young Lawyers Division, Diversity Job Fair, the Strategic Planning Committee, Litigation Section, Professionalism Committee, Distinguished Fellows, Lifetime Distinguished Fellows, and Membership Task Force. In 2016, Alex was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division for his continued work with the Young Lawyers.
His involvement with the State Bar Association includes serving on the ISBA Diversity Committee, the ISBA Standing Committee on Latino Affairs and the “Talk to a Lawyer” Spanish Line Program. In 2015, Alex was awarded the ISBA Trailblazer - Abriendo Caminos Award sponsored by the Latino Affairs Committee of the ISBA. Alex continues to serve on the Latino Affairs Committee for the ISBA.
Alex believes in community involvement and has worked closely with established Indianapolis organizations such as the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the Julian Center, and the Muslim Legal Clinic. At the Julian Center, Alex worked almost exclusively with Latino women who were the victims of domestic violence and was able to help all of them either finalize their divorce or secure custody of their children. As a volunteer attorney for the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Alex assisted a number of undocumented Latinos on their road to citizenship. Alex has also spoken at three naturalization ceremonies on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association. He has also presented at the Latino Coalition against Domestic Violence on the topic of undocumented worker rights. Alex served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Emberwood Center (an addiction treatment facility that serves a significant portion of the Hispanic Community) & the Vice Chairman of Addiction Services for the Mental Health America of Indiana Board of Directors. Currently, Alex serves on the Board of Directors for the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation.
Alex has presented CLE’s on a number of topics that involve representing or protecting the rights of Latinos and Hispanic Immigrants. He has presented on the same or similar topics for the ITLA in the past as well as various other topics for the ITLA and IBA. Alex has also written articles for the Verdict (ITLA Publication) on topics such as Premises Liability.
Alex has been on the Executive Committee for the Indiana Trial Lawyers since 2019 and is currently in his second year as the CLE Chair. Before serving on the Executive Committee, he was the Chair of the Young Lawyers Division & organized several community service events including multiple trips to Gleaners Food Bank and donations to the Julian Center. Alex has also served as Amicus Counsel for the ITLA in Escamilla v. Sheil Sexton. In 2016, Alex was awarded the Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the President’s Award on behalf of the ITLA. Alex is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association of Justice.
He is also licensed to practice law in Florida. He lives in Indianapolis, IN, with his wife and four children
Recognitions: Alex has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2015 to 2020 and Super Lawyers from 2021 to present. Alex has been named to Best Lawyers in America by US News and World Report from 2019 to present. In 2019. Alex obtained the highest Peer Review Rating that an Attorney can have through Martindale Hubbell and is an AV Rated Attorney by his Peers. He was honored with the Indiana Lawyer’s Leadership in the Law – Up and Coming Lawyer distinction in 2014. He graduated from the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Bar Leader Series – Class X and has served in various capacities for the Indianapolis Bar Association such as: past Chair of the Solo/Small Firm Committee, Diversity Job Fair, Social Chair and Secretary of the Young Lawyers Division, Diversity Job Fair, the Strategic Planning Committee, Litigation Section, Professionalism Committee, Distinguished Fellows, Lifetime Distinguished Fellows, and Membership Task Force. In 2016, Alex was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award from the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division for his continued work with the Young Lawyers.
His involvement with the State Bar Association includes serving on the ISBA Diversity Committee, the ISBA Standing Committee on Latino Affairs and the “Talk to a Lawyer” Spanish Line Program. In 2015, Alex was awarded the ISBA Trailblazer - Abriendo Caminos Award sponsored by the Latino Affairs Committee of the ISBA. Alex continues to serve on the Latino Affairs Committee for the ISBA.
Alex believes in community involvement and has worked closely with established Indianapolis organizations such as the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the Julian Center, and the Muslim Legal Clinic. At the Julian Center, Alex worked almost exclusively with Latino women who were the victims of domestic violence and was able to help all of them either finalize their divorce or secure custody of their children. As a volunteer attorney for the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Alex assisted a number of undocumented Latinos on their road to citizenship. Alex has also spoken at three naturalization ceremonies on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association. He has also presented at the Latino Coalition against Domestic Violence on the topic of undocumented worker rights. Alex served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Emberwood Center (an addiction treatment facility that serves a significant portion of the Hispanic Community) & the Vice Chairman of Addiction Services for the Mental Health America of Indiana Board of Directors. Currently, Alex serves on the Board of Directors for the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation.
Alex has presented CLE’s on a number of topics that involve representing or protecting the rights of Latinos and Hispanic Immigrants. He has presented on the same or similar topics for the ITLA in the past as well as various other topics for the ITLA and IBA. Alex has also written articles for the Verdict (ITLA Publication) on topics such as Premises Liability.
Alex has been on the Executive Committee for the Indiana Trial Lawyers since 2019 and is currently in his second year as the CLE Chair. Before serving on the Executive Committee, he was the Chair of the Young Lawyers Division & organized several community service events including multiple trips to Gleaners Food Bank and donations to the Julian Center. Alex has also served as Amicus Counsel for the ITLA in Escamilla v. Sheil Sexton. In 2016, Alex was awarded the Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year Award and the President’s Award on behalf of the ITLA. Alex is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association of Justice.
He is also licensed to practice law in Florida. He lives in Indianapolis, IN, with his wife and four children
Katie Marshall, Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
Katie Marshall is an associate at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell. She was born and raised in McCordsville, Indiana, and has dedicated her practice to getting justice for her clients who have been harmed by negligence. In her 9 years of practice, Katie has tried 15 jury trials to verdict. In 2019 the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association awarded Katie the Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year, which is given to one Indiana lawyer each year for distinguished service to the citizens of Indiana and the United States and dedication to protecting the rights of the injured. Katie enjoys working closely with her clients and getting to know them on a personal level. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and son, gardening, baking, and Taekwondo.
John McLaughlin, Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP
JOHN MCLAUGHLIN graduated magna cum laude from Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis before joining Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP as an attorney. He has focused his practice on representing personal injury victims since joining the firm. John primarily has experience handling automobile and trucking accident cases involving serious injuries, and he also handles all other areas of the firm’s injury practice including medical malpractice.
John has enjoyed working with his clients in reaching numerous settlements and jury trial verdicts since his first year of practice, including working to obtain compensation on behalf of victims injured in the Indiana State Fair Sugarland stage collapse incident that occurred in 2011. In recognition of his achievements and hard work, John was recognized in the Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine from 2013 through 2022 as a Rising Star. This designation is limited to 2.5% of Indiana attorneys 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. In 2014 through 2022, John was invited and selected to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the State of Indiana. In 2016 through 2022, John was invited and selected to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40.
John has repeatedly been invited to present and speak to other attorneys through the National Business Institute CLE seminars and also at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (“ITLA”) Annual Institute about his personal injury practice. His publications on personal injury related topics have been included in ITLA’s The Verdict and his firm’s own publication, Indiana Co-Counsel, which has a distribution list of thousands including attorneys throughout the State of Indiana.
John is admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana and the Federal District Court for both the Southern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Indiana.
John grew up on a grain and livestock family farm in LeRoy, Illinois. He resides in Zionsville with his wife (Sandy), daughter (Evelyn), and son (James).
John has enjoyed working with his clients in reaching numerous settlements and jury trial verdicts since his first year of practice, including working to obtain compensation on behalf of victims injured in the Indiana State Fair Sugarland stage collapse incident that occurred in 2011. In recognition of his achievements and hard work, John was recognized in the Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine from 2013 through 2022 as a Rising Star. This designation is limited to 2.5% of Indiana attorneys 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. In 2014 through 2022, John was invited and selected to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the State of Indiana. In 2016 through 2022, John was invited and selected to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40.
John has repeatedly been invited to present and speak to other attorneys through the National Business Institute CLE seminars and also at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (“ITLA”) Annual Institute about his personal injury practice. His publications on personal injury related topics have been included in ITLA’s The Verdict and his firm’s own publication, Indiana Co-Counsel, which has a distribution list of thousands including attorneys throughout the State of Indiana.
John is admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana and the Federal District Court for both the Southern District of Indiana and the Northern District of Indiana.
John grew up on a grain and livestock family farm in LeRoy, Illinois. He resides in Zionsville with his wife (Sandy), daughter (Evelyn), and son (James).
Scott Montross, Montross Miller
W. SCOTT MONTROSS, born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, April 16, 1947, attended the University of Michigan receiving his B.B.A. in 1969. Mr. Montross attended Indiana University (Indianapolis) and was awarded his J.D. degree in 1971; also admitted to practice before U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Indiana, Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Ohio and Southern District of Wisconsin.
Mr. Montross’s practice includes serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability and aviation law.
He is a frequent lecturer and contributor on trial practice, as well as handling several landmark decisions before the Indiana Supreme and Appellate Courts.
Mr. Montross is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1982-; President, 1988; Lifetime Director, 1989); Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; Indianapolis Bar Foundation; Indiana Bar Foundation; Indiana College of Trial Lawyers; American Association for Justice; Indianapolis (Founder Chairman: Legal Aid to Homeless, 1991-; Juvenile Court Legal Aid Project; Founder Chairman 1993-) and Indiana State Bar Association; President, Indianapolis Law Club, 1986; Heartland Pro Bono Council (Vice-President, 2003-); Indianapolis Legal Aid Society (Board of Directors, 2004-).
For over thirty-six years, Scott has received law-related awards as well as community awards associated with pro bono and volunteer activities on behalf of the developmentally disabled. Scott is especially proud of his ITLA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mr. Montross’s practice includes serious personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability and aviation law.
He is a frequent lecturer and contributor on trial practice, as well as handling several landmark decisions before the Indiana Supreme and Appellate Courts.
Mr. Montross is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1982-; President, 1988; Lifetime Director, 1989); Fellow: American College of Trial Lawyers; Indianapolis Bar Foundation; Indiana Bar Foundation; Indiana College of Trial Lawyers; American Association for Justice; Indianapolis (Founder Chairman: Legal Aid to Homeless, 1991-; Juvenile Court Legal Aid Project; Founder Chairman 1993-) and Indiana State Bar Association; President, Indianapolis Law Club, 1986; Heartland Pro Bono Council (Vice-President, 2003-); Indianapolis Legal Aid Society (Board of Directors, 2004-).
For over thirty-six years, Scott has received law-related awards as well as community awards associated with pro bono and volunteer activities on behalf of the developmentally disabled. Scott is especially proud of his ITLA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Tony Patterson, Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP
Tony Patterson is a partner in the Indianapolis/Lebanon firm of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse. Mr. Patterson has extensive experience representing personal injury victims and wrongful death survivors throughout Indiana and the Midwest. Mr. Patterson’s personal injury practice includes diverse concentrations in areas such as automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, mass torts and all other areas of the firm’s injury practice. Mr. Patterson has obtained numerous million dollar verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including working to obtain compensation on behalf of the victims of the Indiana State Fair Sugarland Stage Collapse, litigation in which he has served as Plaintiff’s liaison counsel.
Mr. Patterson is listed as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the area of personal injury law and has been named a Top 50 Indiana Lawyer for the past ten consecutive years.
Mr. Patterson has received an “AV” Rating by Martindale Hubbell and was named the 2007 Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Patterson is also listed in Best Lawyers in America in personal injury law and is designated by Best Lawyers as 2020 Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for the Indianapolis Metro area.
Mr. Patterson is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers where he serves as a state committee chair. He is past president of the Indiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He serves on the Indiana Supreme Court Rules Committee. He is a sustaining member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and serves on its Board of Directors. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Boone County Bar Association, for which he served as President in 2000.
Mr. Patterson is listed as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the area of personal injury law and has been named a Top 50 Indiana Lawyer for the past ten consecutive years.
Mr. Patterson has received an “AV” Rating by Martindale Hubbell and was named the 2007 Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Patterson is also listed in Best Lawyers in America in personal injury law and is designated by Best Lawyers as 2020 Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year for the Indianapolis Metro area.
Mr. Patterson is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers where he serves as a state committee chair. He is past president of the Indiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He serves on the Indiana Supreme Court Rules Committee. He is a sustaining member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and serves on its Board of Directors. He is a member of the American Association for Justice, the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Boone County Bar Association, for which he served as President in 2000.
Michael Phelps, Stewart Phelps Wood Injury Lawyers
Mike Phelps is a partner at Stewart|Phelps|Wood, a statewide law firm headquartered in Indianapolis that represents clients with catastrophic injuries & the families of victims of wrongful death negligence both in the general personal injury and medical malpractice fields. Mike has tried over 100 jury trials as lead counsel and co-counsel in State and Federal Courts across Indiana. Some of Mike’s notable verdicts include a wrongful death verdict of $157,000,000; auto negligence verdicts of $26,000,000, $5,600,000, $3,000,000 and $1,250,000; a products liability verdict of $8,000,000; and a recent slip-and-fall verdicts of $4,000,000 and $800,000, among others. Of particular and sad note, Mike was lead counsel at trial and argued the seminal cases of Stanley v. Walker, Humphrey v. U.S. Xpress Trucking and Reese v. Tyson Fresh Meats before the Indiana supreme Court.
Prior to the founding of Stewart|Phelps|Wood in 2019, Mike’s legal career spanned 21 years in the person injury arena. Mike began his legal career in 1998 defending various types of negligence and product liability cases until he switched sides in 2005.
Mike has presented topics at many legal seminars, ranging from voir dire, closing arguments, calculating damages to issues resulting from Stanley v. Walker and Patchett v. Lee. For the past 7 years, Mike has presented the torts section at the Annual Indiana Law Survey, presented for the Indiana Courts of Appeals.
Mike is active in the Indiana Trial Lawyer’s Association, ITLA College of Fellows, the American Association for Justice, The Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mike has been voted Super Lawyer for each of the last 10 years.
Mike and his wife Tina, of 25 years, are active in the ASPCA and have a four-legged child, Woogie, a very poorly-behaved English Bulldog. Mike is also a professional poker player, playing in various cash games and tournaments in Las Vegas annually and occasionally the World Series of Poker, calendar permitting.
Prior to the founding of Stewart|Phelps|Wood in 2019, Mike’s legal career spanned 21 years in the person injury arena. Mike began his legal career in 1998 defending various types of negligence and product liability cases until he switched sides in 2005.
Mike has presented topics at many legal seminars, ranging from voir dire, closing arguments, calculating damages to issues resulting from Stanley v. Walker and Patchett v. Lee. For the past 7 years, Mike has presented the torts section at the Annual Indiana Law Survey, presented for the Indiana Courts of Appeals.
Mike is active in the Indiana Trial Lawyer’s Association, ITLA College of Fellows, the American Association for Justice, The Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mike has been voted Super Lawyer for each of the last 10 years.
Mike and his wife Tina, of 25 years, are active in the ASPCA and have a four-legged child, Woogie, a very poorly-behaved English Bulldog. Mike is also a professional poker player, playing in various cash games and tournaments in Las Vegas annually and occasionally the World Series of Poker, calendar permitting.
Barry Rooth, Theodoros & Rooth
Barry Rooth has over 32 years of experience in litigating personal injury and medical malpractice cases in the Indiana and Illinois state and federal courts. He has also argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and for the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Born in Chicago, Barry grew up in Northwest Indiana. Along with Perry Theodoros, Barry is a founding partner at Theodoros & Rooth, P.C., which has been representing injured clients since 1988.
In a case that gained international attention and scrutiny, Barry represented more than 280 plaintiffs against Dr. Mark Weinberger, M.D., an ear nose and throat doctor who previously practiced in Merrillville, Indiana. In 2004, Barry began to investigate his medical practices and ultimately obtained a global settlement for his patients from the Indiana Patients Compensation Fund. Weinberger ultimately pleaded guilty to 22 counts of insurance fraud and recently completed serving a 7-year sentence. “It’s unprecedented,” said Rooth at the time. “No one Indiana doctor has been responsible for as many cases as Mark Weinberger.”
Barry has also been litigating over 300 cases against local cardiologists and the Community Hospital. The story and our clients have been highlighted in a recent
"I have received enormous satisfaction over the years representing clients in medical negligence cases. We feel very strongly that we work we do representing victims of malpractice promotes the concept of "Patient Safety" by calling attention to dangers within the healthcare field."
An avid athlete, Barry has successfully completed several triathlons and has for many years supported the fundraising efforts of the Indiana Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and the local Hospice chapter. Barry also completed the 2009 Chicago Marathon.
Barry has been involved in the development of immunological cancer immunotherapy. Barry serves as a Director of Quantum Immunologic, Inc. and its successor, Benovus Bio, Inc., biotech start-ups. At Quantum, Barry was involved in managing an FDA-authorized Phase I/II clinical study trials testing the immunotherapy in women with advanced breast cancer.
Barry lives in Munster with his wife, Lisa, and has two daughters.
In a case that gained international attention and scrutiny, Barry represented more than 280 plaintiffs against Dr. Mark Weinberger, M.D., an ear nose and throat doctor who previously practiced in Merrillville, Indiana. In 2004, Barry began to investigate his medical practices and ultimately obtained a global settlement for his patients from the Indiana Patients Compensation Fund. Weinberger ultimately pleaded guilty to 22 counts of insurance fraud and recently completed serving a 7-year sentence. “It’s unprecedented,” said Rooth at the time. “No one Indiana doctor has been responsible for as many cases as Mark Weinberger.”
Barry has also been litigating over 300 cases against local cardiologists and the Community Hospital. The story and our clients have been highlighted in a recent
"I have received enormous satisfaction over the years representing clients in medical negligence cases. We feel very strongly that we work we do representing victims of malpractice promotes the concept of "Patient Safety" by calling attention to dangers within the healthcare field."
An avid athlete, Barry has successfully completed several triathlons and has for many years supported the fundraising efforts of the Indiana Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and the local Hospice chapter. Barry also completed the 2009 Chicago Marathon.
Barry has been involved in the development of immunological cancer immunotherapy. Barry serves as a Director of Quantum Immunologic, Inc. and its successor, Benovus Bio, Inc., biotech start-ups. At Quantum, Barry was involved in managing an FDA-authorized Phase I/II clinical study trials testing the immunotherapy in women with advanced breast cancer.
Barry lives in Munster with his wife, Lisa, and has two daughters.
Matthew Schad, Schad Law
Matt Schad is an Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated plaintiff’s trial attorney handling serious injury and death cases, including products liability, construction site accidents, highway design, motor vehicle collisions, and premises liability. He is the owner of Schad Law in New Albany, Indiana.
Matt grew up in Floyd County, Indiana. After graduating from Floyd Central High School he majored in Ancient Greek at Indiana University, where he earned high honors. He went on to attend the Florida State College of Law and graduated cum laude in 1994.
After law school Matt joined the United States Army and served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps overseas in the Republic of Panama. After promotion to captain he became the chief Army military prosecutor for U.S. Army South. At the conclusion of his military career Matt returned home and joined his father Larry at Schad & Schad, the family law firm in New Albany.
Matt has tried over 50 civil jury trials in Indiana and Kentucky and has multiple seven and eight figure verdicts.
Matt has lived in Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, Virginia, Colorado, Central America, and Germany. In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar in various bands, fishing, and hiking. Each summer he takes a month long sabbatical to camp and explore the American West.
Matt grew up in Floyd County, Indiana. After graduating from Floyd Central High School he majored in Ancient Greek at Indiana University, where he earned high honors. He went on to attend the Florida State College of Law and graduated cum laude in 1994.
After law school Matt joined the United States Army and served in the Judge Advocate General's Corps overseas in the Republic of Panama. After promotion to captain he became the chief Army military prosecutor for U.S. Army South. At the conclusion of his military career Matt returned home and joined his father Larry at Schad & Schad, the family law firm in New Albany.
Matt has tried over 50 civil jury trials in Indiana and Kentucky and has multiple seven and eight figure verdicts.
Matt has lived in Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, Virginia, Colorado, Central America, and Germany. In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar in various bands, fishing, and hiking. Each summer he takes a month long sabbatical to camp and explore the American West.
Fred Schultz, Greene & Schultz
Fred is a graduate of Butler University and the Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington. He began his legal career as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Greene County Prosecutor's Office from 1996 to 1998. He joined Nunn & Greene Law Office as an associate attorney until he left in May of 2005 to form the law firm of Greene & Schultz with Betsy Greene. Fred has tried numerous jury trials in both State and Federal Courts in Indiana, and has written and spoken at a number of Continuing Legal Education programs, both in Indiana and across the country.
During his career as a trial lawyer, Fred has received numerous awards and recognitions. He has received the top award for a lawyer in practice less than ten years from both the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Association for Justice, the Max Goodwin Award from ITLA, and the F. Scott Baldwin Award from the American Association for Justice. He is also a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College.
Fred has been named a Super Lawyer for every year since 2008 and continuing through 2017 by Law & Politics Magazine, and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly. The Super Lawyer award is given out only after an extensive peer review and screening process of all the lawyers in Indiana and is bestowed upon those attorneys who are considered to be among the top five percent of all lawyers in Indiana. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013.
Fred is frequently asked to serve in leadership positions in the various organizations which he is involved. Fred has served as president of the Monroe County Bar Association, chairperson of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Annual Institute, co-chaired ITLA's Professional Responsibility Seminar, and has been asked to speak several times at the Annual Convention for the American Association for Justice. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. He is also active in leadership in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), where he has served on the Board of Directors since 2004 and the Executive Committee since 2011. Fred currently serves as the Past-President of ITLA. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), where he is a past member of the Board of Governors, and still serves on several committees. Fred is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and previously served as President of the Indiana Chapter of ABOTA. He is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Fred also serves on the board of directors for Indiana Legal Services (ILS), a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to low income Hoosiers.
During his career as a trial lawyer, Fred has received numerous awards and recognitions. He has received the top award for a lawyer in practice less than ten years from both the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Association for Justice, the Max Goodwin Award from ITLA, and the F. Scott Baldwin Award from the American Association for Justice. He is also a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College.
Fred has been named a Super Lawyer for every year since 2008 and continuing through 2017 by Law & Politics Magazine, and the publishers of Indianapolis Monthly. The Super Lawyer award is given out only after an extensive peer review and screening process of all the lawyers in Indiana and is bestowed upon those attorneys who are considered to be among the top five percent of all lawyers in Indiana. He has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013.
Fred is frequently asked to serve in leadership positions in the various organizations which he is involved. Fred has served as president of the Monroe County Bar Association, chairperson of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) Annual Institute, co-chaired ITLA's Professional Responsibility Seminar, and has been asked to speak several times at the Annual Convention for the American Association for Justice. He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association. He is also active in leadership in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), where he has served on the Board of Directors since 2004 and the Executive Committee since 2011. Fred currently serves as the Past-President of ITLA. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), where he is a past member of the Board of Governors, and still serves on several committees. Fred is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and previously served as President of the Indiana Chapter of ABOTA. He is board certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Fred also serves on the board of directors for Indiana Legal Services (ILS), a non-profit organization that provides legal assistance to low income Hoosiers.
Marc Sedwick, Sedwick Law, PC
Marc S. Sedwick was born, raised, and resides in Southern Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington in 1996, with a double major in Economics and Political Science, and obtained his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis in 2002. Marc attended law school in the evening while working full-time as an environmental/toxic tort claims adjuster for a multinational insurance company. He is admitted to the Indiana Bar (2002), Kentucky Bar (2003), Hawai’i Bar (2011), United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2002), Northern District of Indiana (2002), and Central District of Illinois (2013). Mr. Sedwick has had his own firm since 2003 and just handles serious injury, wrongful death, trucking, and medical negligence cases throughout Indiana and Kentucky. He has tried numerous jury trials and argued in front of the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Marc is married to Cherie Sedwick, DDS, has two boys, 13 and 10, and enjoys spending time with his mischievous 6-year-old Labrador Retriever, Hilo.
Philip Sever, Sever-Storey, LLP
Philip D. Sever, Esq. is one of the founding partners of Sever Storey and has been helping individuals, families, and businesses as an attorney since 1996. Mr. Sever practices exclusively in the area of eminent domain and condemnation. He has represented commercial, residential, industrial, agricultural, and mineral landowners in hundreds of large and small condemnations throughout the country. Mr. Sever is the author of numerous articles and videos on eminent domain and condemnation and has taken the lead in educating landowners and attorneys about the eminent domain and condemnation process. Mr. Sever is also an accomplished trial lawyer with several multimillion dollar jury awards on behalf of landowners.
Mr. Sever enjoys competition and sports and spending time with his family. He participates in Triathlons and adventure racing on a regular basis.
Mr. Sever enjoys competition and sports and spending time with his family. He participates in Triathlons and adventure racing on a regular basis.
Jeff Shaw, McKibben Shaw Law
While attending law school at the Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, he was able to clerk with Henry Wade in Dallas, Texas, best known as the defendant in the famous Roe v. Wade abortion case and the Prosecuting Attorney of Jack Ruby for his murder of Lee Harvey Oswald in the days following the President Kennedy assassination. Attorney Shaw spent many days talking to Wade about Texas law and the importance of big cases.
The experience was something he never forgot as he learned invaluable tips from the famous attorney on the practice of law and how to be someone a jury could trust.
Soon after law school, Attorney Shaw followed in Mr. Wade's path and became a Deputy Prosecutor, where he tried 100+ of cases in front of juries and Judges in Indiana. He learned the sometimes tricky rules of evidence. More importantly, Shaw learned how to win the trust of a jury by being honest about the facts of the case.
Later, he switched interests to helping people who got hurt by the fault of others.
Attorney Shaw joined the largest insurance defense firm in Northern Indiana -- Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C. This gave him the opportunity to work for various insurance companies on all types of personal injury cases, such as State Farm Insurance Company, Farm Bureau Ins. Co., Allstate Ins. Co., Farmers Ins. Co., Progressive Ins. Co. and many others. He saw how the insurance companies treated people who were injured by the fault of others and he didn't like what he saw.
Attorney Shaw recovered for clients over $18,000,000 in verdicts/settlements for his clients since 2012.
In his career of over 30+ years, he has tried over 100+ trials (bench and jury).
Attorney Shaw has established a state-wide reputation for fierceness in the court room, mixed with good humor.
The experience was something he never forgot as he learned invaluable tips from the famous attorney on the practice of law and how to be someone a jury could trust.
Soon after law school, Attorney Shaw followed in Mr. Wade's path and became a Deputy Prosecutor, where he tried 100+ of cases in front of juries and Judges in Indiana. He learned the sometimes tricky rules of evidence. More importantly, Shaw learned how to win the trust of a jury by being honest about the facts of the case.
Later, he switched interests to helping people who got hurt by the fault of others.
Attorney Shaw joined the largest insurance defense firm in Northern Indiana -- Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C. This gave him the opportunity to work for various insurance companies on all types of personal injury cases, such as State Farm Insurance Company, Farm Bureau Ins. Co., Allstate Ins. Co., Farmers Ins. Co., Progressive Ins. Co. and many others. He saw how the insurance companies treated people who were injured by the fault of others and he didn't like what he saw.
Attorney Shaw recovered for clients over $18,000,000 in verdicts/settlements for his clients since 2012.
In his career of over 30+ years, he has tried over 100+ trials (bench and jury).
Attorney Shaw has established a state-wide reputation for fierceness in the court room, mixed with good humor.
Raeanna Spahn, Eskew Law, LLC
Raeanna Spahn began her legal career as a Marion County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and then transitioned to civil practice working in insurance defense. However, she soon realized that her real passion was Plaintiff’s civil work and helping injured individuals. Raeanna joined Eskew Law, LLC, a criminal and family law firm, where she founded the personal injury division in 2017. Since then, she has managed the personal injury practice and has handled a variety of matters that include wrongful death, collisions involving a semi-trucks, 1983 claims, and bad faith claims. In 2020, Raeanna presented an oral argument at the Seventh Circuit and the Court reversed the Southern District’s summary judgment ruling in favor of the Defendants. Raeanna is very proud of the work she does for her clients and of the successful outcomes she has obtained.
Raeanna was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She moved to Indiana to attend law school the McKinney School of Law. Raeanna lives downtown Indianapolis where she enjoys being an active member of the Chatham Arch community. As an ITLA member, she values the connections she has made with the organization and looks forward to continuing to learn from and help its members.
Raeanna was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She moved to Indiana to attend law school the McKinney School of Law. Raeanna lives downtown Indianapolis where she enjoys being an active member of the Chatham Arch community. As an ITLA member, she values the connections she has made with the organization and looks forward to continuing to learn from and help its members.
Michael Stephenson, Stephenson Rife LLP
Mike Stephenson has 40 years of experience. His current practice is dominated by personal injury litigation in state and federal courts. He focuses much of his time on handling catastrophic injuries caused by all types of accidents, including motor vehicle, trucking, workplace injuries, product liability, fire, and electrocution. Mike is a proven advocate and trial attorney. He has served as lead trial counsel in 18 states. He has surrounded himself with an excellent team and emphasizes the importance of detailed and thorough investigation. He believes strongly in hiring the best expert for any given case and works extensively as co-counsel. His most significant success was a $48.5 million dollar settlement in a single fatality case after over 60 depositions and using experts from across the country.
Laura Swafford, Wagner Reese LLP
Laura Swafford focuses her law practice representing individuals and their families in significant personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases. Laura grew up in Carmel, Indiana, and attend college at Indiana University with a degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Legal Studies. Laura obtain a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Prior to joining Wagner Reese, LLP, Laura was a litigator with a well-respected Indianapolis defense law firm where she focused her practice on cases involving personal and catastrophic injuries, employment discrimination, and civil rights violations. This prior experience sharpened Laura’s trial skills and has helped Laura to effectively advocate for her clients.For the last 3 years (2019-2021), Laura has been selected by her peers to the Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, an honor only 2.5% of attorneys receive. She has also received recognition as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2021 and 2022. Laura has been a speaker at Indiana Trial Lawyer Association conferences.
Laura is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the Southern District and Northern District federal courts and in the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and bulldog. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Laura is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the Southern District and Northern District federal courts and in the Seventh Circuit federal appellate court. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and bulldog. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Holly Wojcik, Theodoros & Rooth, P.C.
Holly Wojcik is a partner at the Merrillville law firm of Theodoros & Rooth where she focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice and other personal injury cases. Holly earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Michigan State University in 1998 and her J.D, cum laude, from Valparaiso School of Law in 2001. She is a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and its Board of Directors, ITLA Women’s Law Caucus, and the American Association for Justice. She currently serves on the Indiana Judicial Qualifications/Nominating Commission. Holly has handled hundreds of medical malpractice claims in Indiana and was on the legal team that prosecuted 288 claims against Dr. Mark Weinberger, "The Runaway Doctor" featured on America's Most Wanted and American Greed, which resulted in a $55 million dollar settlement for her clients after the indictment, extradition, and imprisonment of the Merrillville doctor.
Holly has been named as an Indiana Super Lawyer for 2019-2022. Her firm, Theodoros & Rooth, has been nominated for the Best of the Region for several years running. She has been pleased to speak at various ITLA, ICLEF, ISBA Leadership Development Academy, and Lake County Bar seminars and volunteers at Chesterton High School educating high school students on what it is like to practice law. Holly has also written articles published in Res Gestae.
When she is not working, Holly enjoys fishing and spending most of her time doing anything outdoors including canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. Holly is a huge soccer fan, having played soccer in college. She has a passion for traveling which has taken her all over the world including backpacking across Europe, camping in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, and on an all-women’s rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. Holly is originally from St. Joseph, Michigan and currently lives in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Holly can be reached at holly@trinjurylaw.com or Theodoros & Rooth, 8750 Broadway, Suite A, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. Theodorosrooth.com Phone: (219) 769-6393.
Holly has been named as an Indiana Super Lawyer for 2019-2022. Her firm, Theodoros & Rooth, has been nominated for the Best of the Region for several years running. She has been pleased to speak at various ITLA, ICLEF, ISBA Leadership Development Academy, and Lake County Bar seminars and volunteers at Chesterton High School educating high school students on what it is like to practice law. Holly has also written articles published in Res Gestae.
When she is not working, Holly enjoys fishing and spending most of her time doing anything outdoors including canoeing, kayaking, and hiking. Holly is a huge soccer fan, having played soccer in college. She has a passion for traveling which has taken her all over the world including backpacking across Europe, camping in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota, and on an all-women’s rafting trip in the Grand Canyon. Holly is originally from St. Joseph, Michigan and currently lives in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Holly can be reached at holly@trinjurylaw.com or Theodoros & Rooth, 8750 Broadway, Suite A, Merrillville, Indiana 46410. Theodorosrooth.com Phone: (219) 769-6393.
Kent Winingham, Wilson Kehoe Winingham
Kent Winingham earned his J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2015. Following law school, Kent practiced in Chicago, Illinois in the area of nursing home neglect and abuse for two years before returning to Indianapolis in April of 2017. Kent focuses his practice here in Indiana in the area of personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect and abuse. Kent was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2019 and 2020, as well as one of 15 Up and Coming Lawyers in Indiana Lawyer’s 2019 Leadership in Law class. Kent was the recipient of ITLA’s 2020 Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year.
Tara Worthley, Langer & Langer
Committed to being of service to her clients, Tara recognizes that her clients are going through some of the hardest times in their lives, and they need someone to help navigate the legal system. Tara stands up for her clients and holds the responsible parties accountable for their actions. She joined the firm in 2005 and represents clients seriously injured as the result of personal injury, medical negligence, vehicle crashes, and other types of negligent conduct.
Tara’s work also goes beyond the clients she represents. She is actively involved in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), serving on its Executive Committee since May 2019, its Board of Directors since March 2010 and as chair of its Amicus Committee since May 2015. “Amicus” means “friend of the court.” When cases get appealed to our appellate courts, including the Indiana Supreme Court, sometimes ITLA gets involved in an advisory capacity as “Amicus” to share its views with our courts on how important cases can affect the people of our State, our workers, patients, citizens and those who are hurt who often don’t have the money or power to have their voices heard. Tara serves as the leader of the committee that selects the cases ITLA becomes involved in. She has received five appreciation awards from ITLA for her volunteer efforts in authoring Amicus briefs on issues important to Indiana victims of negligence. And in the years of 2017-2019, Tara was presented with a “President’s Award” for her work on the ITLA Amicus Committee.
Tara was recently named the “2021 Influential Woman in Law” by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA). Tara was nominated to the ITLA College of Fellows in November 2019. She has been named a Super Lawyer by Indiana Super Lawyer’s Magazine from 2018-2022. From 2012 through 2017, Tara was named as a Rising StarsSM by Indiana Super Lawyers® Magazine.
In 2010, Tara received the “Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year Award,” the highest honor that can be given to a young lawyer by the ITLA for her dedication to protecting the rights of injured people, her devotion to community and helping to advance Indiana Law in a positive direction for Indiana residents. In 2011, Tara was named as one of Indiana Lawyer’s “Up and Coming Lawyers.” Tara was also a graduate of the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Series Class of XII, 2014 – 2015.
Tara is also involved in the local community, serving as the President for the Heavilin Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (2021-2023) and was Treasurer (2019-2021). Tara is a member of the American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, and the Porter County Bar Association.
Tara and her husband, Mark, served as a “Big Couple” through Big Brothers Big Sisters to an Indianapolis boy from 2009 through 2012 while living in that area, and enjoyed giving back to the community through their volunteer efforts with the Zionsville Lions Club. In 2012, she received the “President’s Award” from the Club for her service to the local community. She served as the Membership Director, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President for the Club.
When not working, Tara enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband, volunteer work, travel, golf, and home improvement projects.
Tara’s work also goes beyond the clients she represents. She is actively involved in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), serving on its Executive Committee since May 2019, its Board of Directors since March 2010 and as chair of its Amicus Committee since May 2015. “Amicus” means “friend of the court.” When cases get appealed to our appellate courts, including the Indiana Supreme Court, sometimes ITLA gets involved in an advisory capacity as “Amicus” to share its views with our courts on how important cases can affect the people of our State, our workers, patients, citizens and those who are hurt who often don’t have the money or power to have their voices heard. Tara serves as the leader of the committee that selects the cases ITLA becomes involved in. She has received five appreciation awards from ITLA for her volunteer efforts in authoring Amicus briefs on issues important to Indiana victims of negligence. And in the years of 2017-2019, Tara was presented with a “President’s Award” for her work on the ITLA Amicus Committee.
Tara was recently named the “2021 Influential Woman in Law” by the Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association (NWIIWA). Tara was nominated to the ITLA College of Fellows in November 2019. She has been named a Super Lawyer by Indiana Super Lawyer’s Magazine from 2018-2022. From 2012 through 2017, Tara was named as a Rising StarsSM by Indiana Super Lawyers® Magazine.
In 2010, Tara received the “Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year Award,” the highest honor that can be given to a young lawyer by the ITLA for her dedication to protecting the rights of injured people, her devotion to community and helping to advance Indiana Law in a positive direction for Indiana residents. In 2011, Tara was named as one of Indiana Lawyer’s “Up and Coming Lawyers.” Tara was also a graduate of the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Series Class of XII, 2014 – 2015.
Tara is also involved in the local community, serving as the President for the Heavilin Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (2021-2023) and was Treasurer (2019-2021). Tara is a member of the American Association for Justice, American Bar Association, and the Porter County Bar Association.
Tara and her husband, Mark, served as a “Big Couple” through Big Brothers Big Sisters to an Indianapolis boy from 2009 through 2012 while living in that area, and enjoyed giving back to the community through their volunteer efforts with the Zionsville Lions Club. In 2012, she received the “President’s Award” from the Club for her service to the local community. She served as the Membership Director, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President for the Club.
When not working, Tara enjoys spending time with her two young children and husband, volunteer work, travel, golf, and home improvement projects.
Jim Young, Young & Young
Jim Young has been with Young & Young since 1974, when he began apprenticing in the law by shadowing his father Howard S. Young Jr., one of the leading trial lawyers in America. This apprenticeship continued every summer while Mr. Young attended Indiana University Bloomington, and through graduation from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis in 1981, where he graduated cum laude.
Mr. Young has gained substantial credibility in the legal landscape and has been part of the development of the Indiana common law (case law) by prevailing in many cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court.
Mr. Young is an active participant and member in a wide variety of professional legal associations. He is currently a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also been on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association since 1990. Additionally, since 1981, he has been a member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission, which assists the Governor in selecting Judges for the Indiana Court of Appeals and Justices for the Indiana Supreme Court.
Mr. Young has gained substantial credibility in the legal landscape and has been part of the development of the Indiana common law (case law) by prevailing in many cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the Indiana Supreme Court.
Mr. Young is an active participant and member in a wide variety of professional legal associations. He is currently a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has also been on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association since 1990. Additionally, since 1981, he has been a member of the Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission, which assists the Governor in selecting Judges for the Indiana Court of Appeals and Justices for the Indiana Supreme Court.