Mann, Mr. Richard A. J.D.;B.A.;B.S.

Current Employment Position(s)

Managing Partner, since April 1, 1992

Year Joined Organization: 1990

Lawyer Overview

Areas of Practice

• Divorce, Custody and Support Matters 66%
• 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

Representative Clients

• Thermo King of Indiana, Inc.
• Bestway of Indiana, Inc.
• Utility Peterbilt of Indianapolis, Inc.
• South Side Landfill, Inc.
• South Central Surgery Center, LLC

Representative Cases

• IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION of S.A., a minor child, 49A02-0906-CV-549 (Indiana Court of Appeals 2009)
• Walters v. Walters, 29A02-0809-CV-814 (Indiana court of Appeals 2009)
• 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) (Indiana Court of Appeals 1996)
• Godar v. State of Indiana, 643 N.E.2d 12 (Ind.App. 1 Dist. 1994) (Indiana court of Appeals 1994)
• Shelter Mut. Ins. Co. v. Barron, 615 N.E.2d 503 (Ind.App. 5 Dist. 1993) (Indiana court of Appeals 1993)
• Decature Tp. of Marion County v.Marion County Home Bd., 578 N.E.2d 390 (Ind.App. 5 Dist. 1991) (Indiana Court of Appeals 1991)
• Hutchins v. State of Indiana, 493 N.E.2d 444 (Ind. 1986) (Indiana Supreme Court 1986)
• Haverstock v. State Public Employees Retirement Fund, 490 N.E.2d 357 (Ind.App. 1 Dist. 1986) (Indiana Court of Appeals 1986)
• Squires v. Utility Trailers, 666 NE 2nd 416
• Fowler v. Napier, 663 NE 2nd 1199 (Indiana Court of Appeals)
• Matter of Paternity of ADW, 693 NE 576
• Harris v. Harris, 690 NE 2nd 742

West Practice Categories

Adoption, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Animal Bites, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Auto Dealer Fraud, Child Custody, Child Support, Collaborative, Collections, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Criminal Defense, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Elder Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Lemon Law, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury, Personal Injury -- Defense, Premises Liability, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate, Traffic Ticket, Trusts, White Collar Crimes, Wills

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

Certification/Specialties

• Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board, Family and Juvenile Law Section, 2001

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, September 1, 2005 - Present (Memberof Executive committee)
• 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 - December 1, 1997 (Township Attorney)
• Center Grove Soccer Club, Inc., November 3, 1995 - November 7, 2005 (President)
• Indiana Youth Soccer Association, March 30, 1999 - February 8, 2004 (Registrar and Risk Management Chair)
• Indiana and American Civil Liberties Union, July 1, 2003 - Present (Member)
• American Bar Association, May 30, 1980 - May 30, 1991 (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Selected for Inclusion in Super LawyersSuper Lawyer Edition, February 19, 2010 - Present
• Selected for Inclusion in Super LawyersSuper Lawyer Edition, February 19, 2009 - Present
• Selected for Inclusion in Super LawyersSuper Lawyer Edition, February 19, 2011 - Present

Classes and Seminars

• Proving Disability for Parties and Disabled Children in Family Law Matters, Indianapolis Bar Association, August 12, 2010
• Family Law Mediation, ICLEF, March 3, 2010 - March 7, 2010
• Indiana Child Support Guidelines, Indianapolis Bar Assoc. Diversity Section, January 8, 2010
• Indiana Child Support Guidelines for New Lawyers, Julian Center, November 13, 2009
• Indiana Child Support Guidelines for Experienced Attorneys, Julian Center, November 20, 2009
• Presenter, Practicing Law in a Paperless Office, Solo & Small Firm Practice Section Indiana Bar Association, June 4, 2004
• Practice of Family Law in Marion County, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1995
• Indiana Grand Jury Proceedings, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council
• Proving Disabilities for Parties and Children in Divorce and Family Law Matters, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, August 12, 2010
• Surviving and Thriving in Practice of Law, Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, October 8, 2010
• Tips on Handling Family Law Matters Involving Allegations of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse and , Julian Center, November 15, 2010
• Family Law Mediation, IU Maurer School of Law as a part of the Viola J. Taliaferro Family and Children Mediation Clinic, August 18, 2011 - August 19, 2011
• Evidence in Family Law Matters, Julian Center, December 4, 2011 - Present
• How to Introduce Evidence in Family Law Matters with Medical and Psychological Experts, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, December 6, 2011 - Present

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 Indiana Guard and Reserve, February 18, 2009 - Present
• Modest Means Mediator
• Guardian ad Litem

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 - December 1, 1979
• Cohen, Mann and Morelock, Senior Partner, January 1, 1984 - March 15, 1990
• Harper and Clase Attorneys, Associate, May 30, 1980 - June 1, 1981

Education

• Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, May, 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
• Indiana Police Training Academy Sex Crime Investigation, Plainfield, Indiana
• Burglary Investigation School, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ancillary Businesses

• Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
• Guardian ad Litem
• Parenting Time Coordinator
• Family Law Arbitrator

References

• Provided upon request

Accepts Credit Cards

Published Works

• Grand Jury Practice Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, November, 1982
• Articles on Family and Criminal Law

Address

3750 Kentucky Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46221-2205

Office Hours

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Phones

317-821-1976 ext 211
richard.a.mann.pc (Skype)

Faxes

317-821-6140

Emails

Contact Us

Websites

http://www.rmannlawoffice.com
http://www.superlawyers.com/indiana/lawyer/Richard-A-Mann/caaa00fd-b294-4277-9f50-51de2d15e28a.html (Super Lawyers)
http://https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/RAMattorneys (Richard A. Mann, P.C. Facebook)