Monroe County Lawyers

Joe Ross is or has been a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Indiana Bar Association Bankruptcy Law Section, American Bar Association Business Law Section, Commercial Law League of America, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Joe Ross has also earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, which is an objective investigation into a lawyer's ethical standards and professional ability as evaluated by other lawyers and judges. Joe Ross has served on U.S. Bankruptcy Court Electronic Filing...

Christine L. Bartlett joined Ferguson Law in 2011. A lifelong Bloomington resident, Christine attended Indiana University for undergrad, where she majored in Art History and Sociology. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Indiana University Mauer School of Law. While attending law school, she served as a Managing Editor on the Federal Communications Law Journal. Christine has served on the Monroe County Apartment Association Board since 2013 and is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association.

David Ferguson joined the firm in 1981. His practice areas include General Civil Litigation; Insurance Law -- defense and coverage issues; Real Estate -- commercial transactions, litigation, planning and zoning, and historic renovation; Business Litigation; School Law; and Employment Law. David is a member of the American and Indiana State Bar Associations, the Monroe County Bar Association, National School Boards Association, Indiana Council of School Attorneys, and the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. He is also a life member of the Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation. David sat on the Monroe County Parks and Recreation...

Our firm handles personal injury, bankruptcy, social security disability, estate planning, Wills and Estates, Immigration, real estate and criminal defense matters. Scott E. Racop is a graduate of Indiana State University (BA) and Indiana University School of Law Bloomington (JD). Mr. Racop has 27 years of legal experience. Mr. Racop established Racop Law Offices, P.C. in 1996. Mr. Racop has extensive jury trial experience in both civil and criminal cases and is admitted to practice in the Southern and Northern District Courts of Indiana, the Southern and Central Districts Courts of Illinois, the State of Indiana, and the 7th Circuit...

I am an attorney serving businesses and individuals in Bloomington, Indiana, Monroe County, Indiana and surrounding counties, and at Indiana University.

Bill Hurst has successfully represented hundreds of accident victims, and has limited his practice to personal injury cases for over thirty-five (35) years. Bill has helped families with tragic life altering injuries and deaths. Bill has obtained substantial verdicts and settlements to compensate families for their losses. He is a graduate, with honors, from Indiana University School of Law. He has served on the Executive Committee and is a Director Emeritus of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He has published articles on various personal injury topics and has...

Registered Patent Attorney (US Patent and Trademark Office)

Jurisdictions: Indiana (1983) North Carolina (1984(inactive)) U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1983) Northern District of Indiana (1983) Southern District of Indiana (1983) Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals (1983) Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (2010) Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (2006) Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (2010) Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2012) US Supreme Court (2016)

EDUCATION
School name Degree Graduated
Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington JD - Juris Doctor 1983
Purdue University B.A. 1980
Purdue University B.S. 1980

Michael Smith advises clients with starting up new businesses, buying and selling businesses, negotiating contracts, resolving internal disputes among the owners of businesses, and protecting the rights of businesses and business owners through litigation. He is particularly experienced in creating and advising limited liability companies (or LLCs). His practice also includes tax exempt, nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3)'s. He also represents clients in appeals, both civil and criminal. Mike was born and raised in Tennessee, but he has been a Hoosier for most of his life. He moved to Indiana in 1978 after receiving a B.E. in chemical engineering...

John Forest Bymaster is a proud graduate of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2005. John Bymaster began the study of bankruptcy in 2002 during law school. His research culminated in an advanced study entitled, ” Bankruptcy: The Restoration of Public Productivity.” This project focused on the dramatic changes to the bankruptcy code put in to effect in 2005.

Knowing that experience is the best teacher, John Bymaster accepted a position as an attorney at the largest bankruptcy firm in the mid-west. He quickly gained valuable, specialized experience that sets him apart from other offices...

Jason Reese represents victims of personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Over the past 25 years, the Wagner Reese law firm has established a track record of unparalleled success and a reputation as the preeminent personal injury firm in Indiana. Jason's peers recognize him one the best lawyers in Indiana. In 2019, Jason was named a "Distinguished Barrister" by the Indiana Lawyer. Prior to that, he was named “Forty Under Forty” by the Indianapolis Business Journal as one the most dynamic business and community leaders in the Indianapolis metro area. From 2004-2022, Jason has been repeatedly...

Attorney Bryan L. Ciyou, an Eagle Scout, lives each day on the bedrock principle of the Boy Scout Motto, “Be Prepared.” This way of life – his mantra – was then forged on the anvil of hardships endured during his significant humanitarian aid work in places like Haiti and Central America. In these countries, making a plan and executing it, and always being prepared, was not a choice but a necessity in order to survive daily life.A few years later, Mr. Ciyou attended Indiana University, Indianapolis, completing the honors program and graduating with a bachelor of arts, with distinction, in...

Mr. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers SuperLawyers Edition for 2009 through and including 2023. Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board. Many think this certification applies only to divorce, it also applies to custody, support, orders of protection (commonly called protective orders or peace bonds), visitation matters, adoptions, guardianships, juvenile matters such as paternity, criminal and Children in need of services. Mr. Mann and his firm are proud to have been one of the firms who represented Same-Sex couples who were successful in overturning Indiana's ban on Same-Sex marriage....

Clients need an attorney who understands their needs and who can be an advocate for them, while providing competent legal services. That is where I come in. My name is Felicia Locke, an attorney in central Indiana focusing on the legal needs of everyday people.

At Locke Law Firm, we focus in the areas of elder law, probate and estate administration, family law and real estate law.

We believe that everyone deserves fair and affordable legal representation. We are committed to helping our clients get through the tough moments in life. We are committed to advocating your best interests.

Bruce is a member of the firm’s insurance, environmental and toxic tort practice groups. A registered civil mediator, Mr. Kamplain has over 339 years experience resolving disputes using a variety of litigation avoidance techniques including alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration and dispositive motion.He has litigated matters before state and federal courts throughout Indiana, and has argued more than 28 appeals before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He has also argued before the Indiana Supreme Court.

Mr. Farrell's practice encompasses intellectual property, media, entertainment and business counseling for businesses, non-profits and individuals. He has provided legal services to businesses and non-profits in international and domestic transactions, as well as litigation and litigation avoidance counsel in state and federal matters. Please visit our website, http://www.KLFLegal.com for additional information.

Bruce 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 and product liability. As Bruce owns and operates the firm’s private aircraft, he is particularly knowledgeable in 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,...

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At DeVries + Kelly Law Office, we provide "Large Firm Diversity and Small Firm Care." We can assist you in many of your legal needs while still giving you the one-on-one service that you desire as we work through the legal issues facing you. And, if we cannot assist you, we will refer you to firms that we believe will provide excellent representation for you.

Whether you have a moving violation, driver's license suspension problem, criminal charge, family law issues, or small estate planning need, then...

My name is Jesse K. Sanchez. I am a trial lawyer, an advisor, and a protector for my clients. I am also a husband and a father.

A TRIAL LAWYER

I have been practicing law since May of 2007, in both criminal defense and civil litigation. In the criminal realm, I have represented clients at all phases of the criminal complaint process. From the initial hearing, to the bond review, to the suppression to the jury trial, I have succeeded in resolving hundreds of criminal cases before trial courts in Indiana.

In the civil realm, I have represented...

Ryan P. Dillon is a lifelong Hoosier and a resident of Johnson County since 2006. He grew up in rural Shelby County, where his family is actively involved in the agricultural community. He and his family currently reside in northern Johnson County. From an early age, Ryan has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America, earning the Eagle Scout Award in 2001. Ryan recently was recognized for twenty years of tenure in the organization, and currently serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster, a council volunteer, and the Vice President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association. Prior to attending law...

Attorney Timothy Devereux has more than 30 years of legal experience under his belt, and he focuses his practice on personal injury cases. Although he takes a wide variety of cases, he centers primarily on motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, and product liability. Attorney Devereux has taken cases throughout the United States, including Indiana, Illinois, Texas, Colorado, the U.S. Supreme Court, along with the 7th and 10th Circuit Courts of Appeals. During his time in practice, Attorney Devereux has served on the Executive Committee for the Litigation Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association, served as a Vice President for the Indianapolis...

Kevin Potts is a former major felony prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney based out of Indianapolis. Kevin represents those individuals charged with criminal acts, DUI, OWI, OVWI and traffic infractions. If you have been charged with a criminal offense and want an experienced and proven trial lawyer at your side, look no further than Kevin Potts.

Graham has a multi-dimensional practice. In the governmental-services area, he assists government units with a wide range of issues—from competitive bidding and open-door-law compliance to land use issues and eminent domain proceedings. He has advised government clients at the state, county, and town levels.

In terms of litigation, Graham’s practice includes complex civil trial and appellate work in both state and federal courts. From plaintiff’s personal injury matters, and insurance coverage disputes, to breach-of-contract and real property issues, Graham has broad base of litigation experience. He has briefed cases in state trial courts, federal district court, Indiana Court of Appeals,...

After graduating from Purdue University’s flight program, Chris Stevenson began his professional career flying as a commercial pilot. As an associate attorney, Chris now focuses his efforts on the firm’s aviation and product liability case load, using his technical and engineering background as an invaluable resource in litigation. In Chris’ free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids and also working on his farm, with the help of his 5 sons, of course. He also enjoys horseback riding and is involved with 4-h.

Jon Noyes earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Indiana University—Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2013. Prior to moving to Indianapolis, Jon graduated from Millikin University in Decatur, IL with a degree in political science. Jon is originally from Clearwater, FL, but spent a majority of his life in St. Louis, MO. In his free time, Jon enjoys murder mystery dinners, biking, jogging, cooking and kayaking/canoeing.

Joel Hand is an experienced and widely respected litigator who knows that one of the keys to success is building strong relationships with his clients and providing a personal touch to legal representation. Joel forged his trial skills while working as a deputy prosecutor handling cases of the highest level of complexity including many homicides, drug crimes, robberies, burglaries and even a death penalty case. Joel was Indiana's 1st Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor where he was responsible for training prosecutors and police how to properly investigate and prosecute DUI/DWI/OWI and other traffic cases. Now Joel uses his vast experience to...

Bradley Keffer represents clients in a wide array of legal matters. While Bradley’s primary focus is criminal law and criminal-related litigation, he oversees a 100% litigation-focused practice. As a result, Bradley has represented clients in both complex litigation and high-profile matters in both State and Federal courts. Moreover, Bradley has represented clients who have been targets of investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATFE), state and local law enforcement, the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office Grand Jury Division, the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State, the Office of the Indiana...

Trust, Experience, Success and Results At Keller & Keller, we understand choosing the right attorney is important for an accident or wrongful death case. You want an attorney with experience, one who will work hard to get you results, and someone you can trust. Trust. Unlike most law firms, Keller & Keller only represents accident victims and we've been doing that since 1936. We have represented countless families and ensured that they received the recovery they deserve. Our clients call on us for direction and advice that they can trust. Experience. Keller & Keller has helped injured people and their...

Attorney Fatima Skimin represents foreign nationals in Immigration Law matters throughout the United States. She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and admitted to practice law in Indiana, Louisiana, and the United States Federal District Court for the State of Indiana. Attorney Skimin practice focuses exclusively on Immigration Law, including Family-Based Immigration such as Marriage Visa Fiancé & Family Reunification; Humanitarian Immigration Asylum & Refugees; Humanitarian Parole; Battered Spouse, Children, & Parents under the VAWA (Violence Against Women Act); Victims of Human Trafficking & Other Crimes (T & U Visas); DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); Temporary...

Mr. Wagner has taken numerous cases to a jury trial in Indiana and across the country, including auto and truck accident cases, medical malpractice cases, civil rights cases and premises liability cases, and has obtained multiple 7-figure and several 8-figure recoveries for clients. Frequently sought out by the media for his commentary in high profile legal cases involving police brutality, jail deaths, daycare negligence, and fraternity hazing, Mr. Wagner relishes representing the “little guy” and helping David defeat Goliath. Described by his clients as compassionate, confident and determined, Mr. Wagner takes a personal interest in each case, relishing the opportunity...

Prior to founding Rigney Law, Kassi was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for nearly 12 years, handling all types and levels of criminal offenses. Kassi’s primary focus was drug offenses, practicing in the Major Felony Drug Courts for 8 years. During this time, she trained both attorneys and police department personnel on the handling of drug crime cases and investigations, including the writing and lawful execution of narcotics and firearm-targeted search warrants. Kassi concluded her tenure at the MCPO handling civil litigation in the Civil Asset Forfeiture Division.

I was formerly an Assistant U.S. Attorney and Marion County deputy prosecutor and have worked for over 25 years in private practice representing people harmed by others. Wilson Kehoe Winingham deals in a wide range of personal injury law including automobile & truck collisions, aviation disasters, medical malpractice, brain and spinal cord injuries, birth injuries, bad faith insurance, pharmaceutical litigation, fires and explosions and premises liability. Our firm focuses on complex litigation and we are frequently called upon by other attorneys to assist with cases on a referral basis. Please give us a call at...