Shelby County Lawyers

Jason practices a diverse blend of litigation, including corporate, commercial, real estate, and criminal litigation. He represents consumers in bankruptcy proceedings and criminal defendants in both federal court as a member of the Criminal Justice Act Developmental Panel and state court. Jason also serves as an advisor to local government in Shelby County. In law school, Jason competed on the winning team in the Honorable Robert H. Staton Intramural Moot Court Competition, where he also won the Christopher M. Maine Advocacy Award for best advocate in the championship round. Jason has continued to use the skills he honed in law school...

Cindy is the Managing Partner at McNeelyLaw where she focuses her practice in the areas of real estate and business transactions, corporate law, business litigation, and real estate litigation. Cindy helps businesses find practical solutions to real world problems, whether that is through drafting concise and precise documents to prevent future problems, negotiating resolutions to disputes before litigation, or litigating disputes in cost effective ways. Cindy honed her attention to detail through her work after law school as a law clerk for the Honorable Theodore R. Boehm, Associate Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, and the Honorable John Daniel Tinder, a United...

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...

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

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...

I am a consumer bankruptcy attorney who represents clients in filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. I have focused my career in bankruptcy since 2008, and have successfully represented hundreds of individuals in need. Our firm solely represents bankruptcy clients in order to provide the best possible representation. At our firm you will receive professional representation, exceptional client service, and will always have direct access to your attorney. We strive make the process easy, quick and affordable because we understand the bankruptcy process can be overwhelming. We want to provide our clients with...

Amy is an associate attorney at Allen Wellman McNew Harvey LLP located in Greenfield, Indiana. Her practice consists of estate planning, Medicaid planning, Medicaid applications, estate administration and probate, business formation, and litigation. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association Elder Law Section.

Amy grew up in Shelby County and is a graduate of Morristown Junior/Senior High School. Amy graduated Franklin College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. In 2018, Amy graduated from Robert H. McKinney School of Law at Indiana University and was admitted to the practice of law...

After years of working at law firms ranging in size from three attorneys to over 150 attorneys, Kirk provides big city service with small town personability. He strives to advise his clients in the most cost effective and efficient ways. Kirk likes to think creatively and look for not so typical, but practical, solutions. Not one to hide behind his desk, he likes to get out there and get things done.

- Admitted to practice law in Indiana and the U.S. District Court of the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana since 2001.
- Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star lists in 2011,...

I have practiced law for nearly 30 years. I graduated from the Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis in 1987. I am a general practice, family law, small business, bankruptcy, consumer law and criminal defense lawyer. I have served hundreds of clients. I pride myself on working closely with each of my clients on a personal level. I view the practice of law as problem-solving. My job as your attorney is to solve your problems and to reduce the stress of difficult legal situations. Clients speak directly with me and always meet only with me. I give my...

Mr. Coombs joined the law firm as a Law Associate in 2009 and became a junior partner in 2014. He practices in the areas of bankruptcy, general civil litigation, real estate, criminal law, and business law. Mr. Coombs received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2006 in History from the University of Utah. He received his law degree in 2009 from the Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis, Cum Laude. He has worked for the Pritzke & Davis law firm as a clerk.

I handle appeals in all federal and Indiana state appellate courts, in both civil and criminal proceedings. Besides Indiana courts, I also practice regularly in the the United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, and have also worked on appeals in most of the other federal circuits as well as the United States Supreme Court. Appealing a case requires different skills than preparing for a trial. On appeal, the court does not hear new evidence but looks only at the facts that were presented to the trial court. It decides the case based on the established facts...

During the past two decades, Catherine (Cathy) Kyle has devoted her practice to representing individuals and companies in civil litigation and business matters. Cathy’s varied experience allows her to provide a range of services to her clients and to offer new perspectives and solutions to their legal problems.

Cathy focuses her current practice on family law, adoption and guardianship, Child in Need of Services cases, and other civil litigation matters. Cathy serves as a guardian ad litem in family law and juvenile proceedings. Cathy also serves as a Panel Chair in medical malpractice cases pending before the Indiana Department...

Education & Associations Katie graduated with honors in the top of her class from Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2007 where she received her Juris Doctorate and Certificate in Written & Oral Advocacy. She received a Traynor Honor Society award and participated and excelled in Moot Court and Negotiation competitions. Since law school she has been published in Motherly, Indy’s Child, Carmel Monthly and Zionsville Monthly. Katie is licensed to practice law in California, Florida, Nevada, Texas and Indiana. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District...

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...

Louis Buddy Yosha, widely known as “Buddy” Yosha, is a personal injury litigation trial attorney with a stellar nationwide reputation among his peers for his courtroom success, prevailing against corporate giants in insurance and other industries. Buddy’s cases have generated national acclaim in well-known national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cosmopolitan, Fortune magazine, and numerous others, including legal journals. Buddy has focused his practice on helping those seeking civil justice for physical and financial injury. Representing people from all walks of life, Buddy takes cases on a contingency fee, in an...

Brandon is a former Division I student-athlete who played college football at the University of Miami (FL) and Lehigh University. He was a letterman for both programs and was the starting tailback for Lehigh University as a sophomore. Due to athletic injuries, he was unable to finish his collegiate career and completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University. Brandon graduated from Indiana University with high distinction, earning a 3.7 cumulative GPA, majoring in Sport Marketing and Management. Upon graduation, Brandon wanted to follow in his father, Louis “Buddy” Yosha’s, footsteps and become a trial lawyer. Brandon immediately applied to law school...

Todd C. Barsumian was selected by Indiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2013 and a Super Lawyer in 2018 and 2019. Todd has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 under 40 for the State of Indiana and to the Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Indiana. He is a recipient of the Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award in Indiana and has been selected to the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Nation's Top 1 Percent.

After spending 12 years at the Evansville law firm of Kahn,...

Prior to starting my own practice, I served as a deputy prosecutor in Indianapolis in Noblesville. I spent time as a Homicide Prosecutor and a Division Chief. I have tried numerous jury trials with a very high success rate. I practice on behalf of clients in the areas of criminal defense and personal injury as well as other areas of litigation. I am a experienced and well polished trial lawyer. I enjoy helping my clients through their legal issues and help them reach a positive outcome.

I was admitted to practice law throughout the state of Indiana in 1998. As a general practice lawyer, I have experience in both criminal and civil law. I practiced law for over 14 years and built a successful private practice before serving as a judicial officer in Marion County, Indiana for 3.5 years.   As a judicial officer, I was assigned to the Arrestee Processing Center (APC) and major felony drug court where I focused my efforts on problem solving and reducing recidivism through offender education efforts. Returning to private practice in October, 2016, I...

I'm a native Hoosier dedicated to helping others solve their legal problems and achieve their goals through smart, effective legal representation and personal, trusted counsel. The work of my law firm Helms Legal, L.L.C., centers on protecting clients' rights and ensuring that they receive quality legal services. From a simple small claims matter to complex civil rights litigation, I want to deliver direct, customized representation that sets each client up for success.

M.G. Morris Law focuses on one thing: helping nonprofits, their donors, and benefit corporations do more good in the world by preventing and solving their legal problems. I grew up in the Midwest. After college I flew helicopters in the Navy for ten years before going to law school. I served "one weekend a month" for another twenty years. After law school and an appellate clerkship in Indiana, I joined an Indianapolis law firm helping employers navigate employment issues. During an unexpected one-year detour to Afghanistan, I provided advice to the Afghan government on anti-corruption efforts. After coming home, I served...

Adam Brower, a named Indiana Super Lawyer, is an experienced litigator having worked as a deputy prosecutor for Marion County, Indiana. He has tried over 150 criminal cases to completion ranging from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies. During his tenure, Adam spent time prosecuting misdemeanors, concentrating in a specialized litigation unit focused on OVWI/DUI prosecution, and prosecuting felonies. As a criminal defense attorney Adam represents clients with all levels of crimes, including minor crimes, to sex crimes, to drug crimes, to murder. Areas of practice: Professional Credentials: Indiana School of Law...

Jonathan Armiger of Barsumian Armiger Injury Lawyers is an Indiana personal injury and medical malpractice lawyer. He represents individuals who have been injured and those who have experienced the wrongful death of a spouse, parent or child. He handles claims arising from car, truck and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect. Jonathan has worked on behalf of victims of personal injury and medical malpractice for more than ten years. He received his undergraduate degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 2007. He graduated cum laude from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law...

Merry Fountain's own experience as a victim in an auto collision motivated her to became a personal injury lawyer. Before she was an attorney she was injured when a large truck ran into the side of her car. The insurance company didn't want to help her and she eventually had to retain a lawyer. Then she attended law school at night to obtain her law degree so that she could help others.

Merry is dedicated to helping other personal injury victims and their families protect their legal rights against insurance companies and big corporations.

She only practices in personal...

When you hire Valerie Horvath get ready to be surprised when she returns your phone calls and emails promptly! Valerie is available for modification of custody, modify child support, child custody, protective order, parenting time, and grandparents' rights cases.

Valerie practices family law - divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, paternity - and criminal defense. Valerie has significant experience in domestic violence, all types of partner abuse, narcissism, protective orders and stalking.

Valerie was a judicial officer in both criminal domestic violence and civil protective order courts for 7 years. Before that, she was a deputy...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

Corey Meridew is a hard-working Partner at Camden & Meridew, P.C. He is a litigation attorney who prides himself on solving his client's problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Mr. Meridew’s practice centers around the representation of two primary client groups. The first group is business clients. The businesses Mr. Meridew represents vary from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. The second primary group of clients Corey represents are consumers who have been mistreated. The consumers he represents are dealing with debt collection, credit reporting inaccuracies, banking fraud, and home improvement issues. Corey is a...

Matt Boulton’s original plan was to use his law degree in the corporate world. During law school, however, he discovered the joy of representing clients in the courtroom. Assisting individuals and families through some of the most difficult and important issues of their lives is his primary focus. Matt Boulton started his career by gaining experience working in a large plaintiff’s personal injury firm, but his passion for helping others eventually led him to open Boulton Law Group to be able to offer each of his clients the personal attention their case deserves. Matt has been representing injured people...