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

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Richard A. Mann, P. C., Attorneys at Law

3750 Kentucky Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46221-2205

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

Fax: 317-821-6140

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Summary

Current Employment Position(s)

Managing Partner, since April 1, 1992

Year Joined Organization: 1990

Lawyer Overview

  • Mr. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers SuperLawyers Edition for 2009, 2010 and 2011.
  • Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board. 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 31 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 a Registered 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

    • 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
    80% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

    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

    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

    Qualifications

    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

    References

    • Provided upon request

    Fees

    Accepts Credit Cards

    Articles

    Published Works

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

    Office Information

    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)
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