Newton County Personal Injury Lawyers

I have served in the military for over 25 years, working alongside many great people; In my law practice I strive to work alongside my clients in resolving the issues they may face. I stand ready to litigate for my clients, work as a moderator if needed, and giving them someone they can trust.

Attorney Marc Sedwick only handles serious injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence cases. He has been handling these cases for over 18 years. Mr. Sedwick has membership with several well-known organizations, including the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors since 2005), American Association for Justice, and The National Trial Lawyers Association. In addition, he has been named a Super Lawyer® for 2020 and 2021 and is licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Kentucky. Ms. Sedwick has numerous jury trial verdicts and recovered millions of dollars for his clients. He has the dedication...

Kate Franke is a personal injury attorney working across Indiana to help injured Hoosiers get the justice they deserve. She focuses her practice on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, slip and fall, and wrongful death cases. She frequently speaks to other attorneys on personal injury and technology in the courtroom. She is currently on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Kate graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2006 and received her undergraduate degree from DePauw University in 2002.

Mr. Churchward’s legal career began at the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s office where he tried cases in both the Misdemeanor and Felony divisions. While serving as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, he was exposed to a wide variety of cases ranging from violent crimes to misdemeanor and financial offenses, during which time he gained invaluable experience that he applies to his current practice. in 2000, Mr. Churchward took a position as an associate attorney at Leonard, Hammond, Thoma and Terrill and immediately began working for his clients with the same dedication that he displayed as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney....

Having represented thousands of clients in the southern Indiana since 2002, I take pride in providing a high level of legal knowledge and ability to my diverse area of clientele. My experience includes making oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. My practices focuses on legal work in several areas of law primarily south of Indianapolis and in Washington and surrounding counties. I have tried several matters to the local judges and several juries.

Mr. Karnes was born in Norfolk, Virginia and he graduated from Tabernacle Baptist School, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mr. Karnes received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-law from Bob Jones University in 1996. He received his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis, magna cum laude in 2001. Mr. Karnes was a Note Development Editor on the Indiana Law Review and participated in National Moot Court Competition. He has also completed a 40 hour civil mediation training and received the Francis J. Feeney, Jr. Tax award.

Mr. Karnes’ professional memberships include the Muncie...

I am a former Federal Prosecutor, State Prosecutor, and Chief Deputy Prosecutor.
I have had extensive jury trial experience with all levels of criminal cases, from speeding to murder, both as a prosecutor and defense attorney.
I have successfully litigated civil cases regarding contracts, personal injury and products liability.
I am semi retired and limit my practice to cases that are of interest to me.
I do not keep regular office hours. If you want my assistance on your case, call and we can talk. If I think I can help you we can make an appointment.

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...

Caroline Clay was born and raised in Somerset, Kentucky. She holds a J.D. degree from the University of Brandeis School of Law. Caroline is licensed to practice in KY and IN.

Education:
Harvard College, AB
Vanderbilt University Law School, JD
Cambridge University, LLM in International Law and Diploma in International Law

Other biographical information, please review website at:
www.stephenbcohenlaw.com

Mark Hassler has been a litigator for his entire professional career, beginning in 1981. Mark has represented individuals and business entities in numerous Indiana Courts and in Federal Courts in Indiana, California and Texas. He has extensive jury trial experience, including many trials involving wrongful death, serious personal injury and medical malpractice. His litigation experience also includes business and insurance disputes, as well as disputes involving family trusts, wills and real estate. Mark is AV Preeminent* peer review-rated, the highest rating through Martindale-Hubbell. He, too, has been selected by his contemporaries to serve as President and Secretary of the...

Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Josh Taylor was admitted to the bar in Indiana in 2006. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Indiana University in 2002 and his law degree from Indiana University in 2006. He previously worked as a deputy prosecutor in Hamilton County before joining Garrison Law Firm in 2009 as an associate.

Josh Taylor works in the areas of criminal law including misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile law, and traffic offenses; he also practices family law.

Jim Keller joined Keller & Keller in 1989. Since then he has represented clients who suffered traumatic injuries resulting from a variety of accidents, including those involving car, truck, and motorcycle crashes. Jim has also handled several wrongful death claims for families throughout Indiana. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Mr. Keller then obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Thomas M.Cooley Law School in the state of Michigan. He is honored to bear the title of Super Lawyer, as well as being a current member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and...

Robert Scremin is a former deputy prosecutor and a former SWAT/Narcotics Detective. Robert is also a graduate of the coveted National Criminal Defense College at Mercer Law School in Macon, Georgia. He has practiced law for over 22 years, including California, Florida and Indiana.

I was born and raised in Southport, Indiana and a proud graduate of Southport High School. I later graduated with distinction from Kelley School of Business before resuming my studies at Indiana University McKinney School of Law. I am a member of Greenwood Christian Church, volunteer for the Neighborhood Legal Christian Legal Clinic, and on the Board of Directors for the Aeronautical Center of Technology located at the Greenwood Airport. My focus is on labor and employment law, though I have years of experience in personal injury, business law, and real estate and probate matters. I have been representing clients throughout...

Thomas M. Thompson graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1990 with a B.A. in Government and International Studies. Mr. Thompson then attended law school at Indiana University-Bloomington, where he served on the editorial staff of the Indiana Law Journal and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1993. He represents clients in the areas of consumer bankruptcy (both chapter 7 and 13), social security disability and personal injury.

"Hire this guy. Period. If you find yourself in a precarious situation and need someone that will fight for you, look no further. Zach Anderson did just that for me--and won."

Zach was born and raised in southeast Indiana. A lifelong Hoosier, Zach is proud to represent the people who come to him for help. Regardless of the size or nature of the task at hand, he treats each case, and each client, with the dedication and respect they deserve.

Jonathan A. Leachman is a 1995 graduate of Bellarmine College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1998. He is admitted to practice law in Indiana and Kentucky, before the Indiana Supreme Court, Kentucky Supreme Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky and the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit.

Jonathan concentrates his practice in the areas of family...

A St. Philip native, Erin Schmitt Tuley returned to the Evansville, IN area to practice law after receiving her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. She began her career as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Vanderburgh County, where she handled felony-level cases, prosecuting major violent felonies during the last few years of her career as a prosecutor. Erin joined her husband and father-in-law in practice in 2018. Erin also holds a B.A. in English and Spanish from the University of Southern Indiana.

Norman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana where he attended Crooked Creek Elementary School and Westlane Junior High. Norman and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee when he was 12 years of age. While in Nashville Norman attended Whites Creek High School where he was inducted into the National Honor Society. Throughout his entire high school career he participated in track and field. During freshmen tryouts, he ran a 4.39 second forty yard dash and a 9.6 second one hundred yard dash when qualifying for the team. His events included the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter...

Steven graduated from the University of Utah in 2003 with degrees in Political Science and Public Relations. In 2009, he graduated from Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law. That same year, he was admitted to the Indiana State Bar and the Southern District of Indiana Federal Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Steven concentrates his practice in criminal defense, including OWI Defense. Family Law where he focuses on divorce and custody cases. He also handles personal injury cases. Steven...