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Mr. Richard A. Mann J.D.Indianapolis, Indiana
Mr. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Super LawyersSuperLawyers Edition for 2009.
Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Specialist. 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.
If you are looking for an experienced Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer or Indiana Family Lawyer, you should consider our firm. Mr. Mann has been practicing Family Law for more than 25 years in the Indianapolis area and throughout the State of Indiana.
Mr. Mann regularly practices in the Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby County courts.
Mr. Mann is also a trained Guardian ad Litem. Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Mediator as well as a Guardian ad Litem. Mr. Mann uses his experience in many areas of practice to aggressively represent his clients. Due to his experience in criminal, business and tax arenas Mr. Mann provides a more full service representation in Family Law matters.
While a large portion of Mr. Mann's practice is in the Family Law area he also represents several corporations on contract, personnel and other matters. He also has a varied General Practice in wills, estates, juvenile matters, collections, probate throughout the state of Indiana. Mr. Mann has tried murder cases as well as a death penalty case.
Family Law matters often involve a wide variety of legal issues. Mr. Mann believes in bringing in the experts necessary to handle your cases properly based upon the issues and the budget available.
If he or his associates do not handle a type of case in which you are involved, he will refer you to someone who does. He believes that you are better served being sent to a professional who handles your issue on a regular basis.
Areas of Practice- 50% Divorce, Custody and Support Matters
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- Paternity
- Guardian ad Litem- GAL
- Medical Peer Review for Practitioners
- Juvenile Matters
- Family Law Mediator
- Business Organizations
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning
- Landlord and Tenant Matters
- Personal Injury -- Defense
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Protective Orders
- Real Estate Law
- Trusts
- Wills, Living Wills and Power of Attorneys
Litigation Percentage- 80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties- Domestic Relations Mediator, State of Indiana, 2000
- Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board, Family and Juvenile Law Section, 2001
Bar Admissions- Indiana, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1980
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1994
- U.S. Tax Court, 1990
Education- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana,
1980
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana,
May, 1976
B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Sociology
- Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana,
May, 1976
B.S., Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Minor:
Psychology
- Indiana University Law Enforcement Academy, Bloomington, Indiana, USA,
August, 1975
Law Enforcement Officer
- Indiana Police Academy Chemical Test Operator, Plainfield, IN, USA,
1976
Chemical Test Operator
Published Works- Grand Jury Practice Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, November, 1982
- Articles on Family and Criminal Law
Representative Cases- Rork v. Szabo Foods, 439 N.E.2d 1338
(Ind. 1982)
- Marion County Dept. of Public Welfare v. Methodist Hosp. of Indiana, Inc., 436 N.E.2d 123
(Ind.App. 2 Dist. 1982)
- Mann v. Johnson Memorial Hosp., 611 N.E.2d 676
(Ind.App. 4 Dist. 1993)
- Riddle v. Newton Crane Service, Inc., 661 N.E.2d 6 (Ind.App. 1996)
- Godar v. State of Indiana, 643 N.E.2d 12 (Ind.App. 1 Dist. 1994)
- Shelter Mut. Ins. Co. v. Barron, 615 N.E.2d 503 (Ind.App. 5 Dist. 1993)
- Decature Tp. of Marion County v.Marion County Home Bd., 578 N.E.2d 390 (Ind.App. 5 Dist. 1991)
- Hutchins v. State of Indiana, 493 N.E.2d 444 (Ind. 1986)
- Haverstock v. State Public Employees Retirement Fund, 490 N.E.2d 357 (Ind.App. 1 Dist. 1986)
- Squires v. Utility Trailers, 666 NE 2nd 416
- Fowler v. Napier, 663 NE 2nd 1199
- Matter of Paternity of ADW, 693 NE 576
- Harris v. Harris, 690 NE 2nd 742
Representative Clients- Thermo King of Indiana, Inc.
- Bestway of Indiana, Inc.
- Utility Peterbilt of Indianapolis, Inc.
ReferencesClasses/Seminars Taught- Practice of Family Law in Marion County, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum,
1995
- Presenter, Practicing Law in a Paperless Office, Solo & Small Firm Practice Section Indiana Bar Association,
June 4, 2004
- Indiana Grand Jury Proceedings, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council
Professional Associations and Memberships- Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association,
September 1, 2005
- Present
Member
- Indiana Bar Association,
May 30, 1980
- Present
Member
- Indianapolis Bar Association,
September 1, 2005
- Present
Member
- Decatur Civil Township, Marion County, Indiana,
May 30, 1980
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December 1, 1997
Township Attorney
- Center Grove Soccer Club, Inc.,
November 3, 1995
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November 7, 2005
President
- Indiana Youth Soccer Association,
March 30, 1999
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February 8, 2004
Registrar
- Indiana and American Civil Liberties Union,
July 1, 2003
- Present
Member
- American Bar Association,
May 30, 1980
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May 30, 1991
Member
Past Employment Positions- Steckbeck and Moore, Associate,
1981
-
1984
- Indiana House of Representatives, Majority House Attorney,
1980
-
1982
- Indiana Criminal Law Study Commission, Staff Attorney,
1980
-
1982
- Indiana House of Representatives, Staff,
1977
-
1979
- Indiana University Police Department, Police Officer,
August 1, 1974
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December 1, 1979
Pro Bono Activities- Protective Order Pro Bono Attorney,
January 15, 2003
- Present
- Heartland Pro Bono Project
- Indianapolis Bar Association Modest Means Panel
- Ombudsman for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve,
February 18, 2009
- Present
Ancillary Businesses- Certified Domestic Relations Mediator
Birth Information- June 10, 1954, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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