Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Indiana; 1992, Kentucky; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
ISLN:
901155304
Areas of Practice (15)
Aviation
Business Litigation
Financial Services Litigation
Insurance Coverage
Bad Faith & Regulatory Litigation
Litigation & Appeals
Product Liability Litigation
Professional Liability Litigation
Torts & Insurance Practice
Environmental Litigation
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Litigation
Airports/Aviation
Gaming
Appellate Practice
Litigation
Peer Reviews
4.4/5.0(1 review)
Legal Knowledge
4.4/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.4/5.0
Judgment
4.4/5.0
Communication
4.4/5.0
Legal Experience
4.4/5.0
4.0/5.0
Rated
by a Managing Partner
on 05/23/14
in Insurance Adjuster Liability
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