Cass County Lawyers

I graduated from Earlham College in 1990 with a bachelor of arts degree in English and French literature and from IU McKinney School of Law in 2000 with a doctor of jurisprudence degree. I has been practicing law in Richmond ever since with a commitment to community advocacy.

I was recently nominated Vice President of the Indiana State Bar Association with confirmation expected in October of 2020. Since 2005, I have been active with the ISBA, serving on its Board of Governors in various capacities.

I served as President of the Indiana Bar Foundation (2018-2020), with my Board tenure there beginning in...

Bart Betteau will stop at nothing to provide each client with the most thorough and satisfactory defense possible, ensuring a fair case and trial to every client. This includes, without limitation, carefully researching and investigating your case in order to uncover any missed or forgotten information and evidence, challenging the state’s evidence and any illegality thereof, contacting any or all other parties involved, calling appropriate witnesses to testify on your behalf and resiliently negotiating with the prosecutor in order to, when possible, reduce your charge(s) or sentence. EDUCATION: Wabash College, A.B., Magna Cum Laude, 1989 Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington,...

Our office prides itself on our willingness to communicate with our clients. Unfortunately, not all news is good news, but an informed client is usually a happy client. Whether it be personal injury, family law or criminal law, our office will strive to conclude your legal issue efficiently and with professionalism.

For over 30 years, I've represented people charged in state and federal court with misdemeanors, felonies and even tickets. I also help families when a loved one has been injured by the fault or negligence of others.

Mike Cunningham focuses his practice on criminal defense, DUI/OWI, expungements, and specialized driving privileges for clients located primarily in the southeast Indiana area. He is admitted to practice law in all of Indiana’s 92 counties as well as Indiana’s Federal District Courts.

Regardless of the accusations and criminal charges a person faces, Mike firmly believes that everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and that they are entitled to a strong defense.

With a diligent work-ethic, attention to detail, exceptional research and writing skills, and passionate advocacy in the courtroom, Mike strives to put clients at ease by protecting their rights, listening...

Christine L. Bartlett joined Ferguson Law in 2011. A lifelong Bloomington resident, Christine attended Indiana University for undergrad, where she majored in Art History and Sociology. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Indiana University Mauer School of Law. While attending law school, she served as a Managing Editor on the Federal Communications Law Journal. Christine has served on the Monroe County Apartment Association Board since 2013 and is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association.

My name is Samuel C. Arp II. I am a disabled Indiana State Police Officer. In 2006, I was injured when a drunk driver struck my patrol car. Ultimately, my career ended and I decided to pursue a career in Law. Upon graduating from Law School, I clerked for a family law firm in Jeffersonville Indiana. I left there to take a position with the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor's office where I functioned as a Felony Trial Deputy over the South Western Indiana Joint Drug Task Force. I now am a solo practitioner in Bedford Indiana and focus on Family Law...

S. Adam Long is a native of Boonville, Indiana. Adam graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and received his J.D. in 2006 after attending St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida and Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis. Adam was admitted to the Indiana bar in 2006 and has also been admitted practice before the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Indiana. In 2012, Adam became a Certified Family Law Mediator. Adam is the County Attorney for Warrick County, Indiana and shares the attorney...

James E. "Jef" Fifer is the founding attorney of Fifer Law Office and has experience in a wide variety of legal areas. Jef primarily concentrates his practice now in the area of criminal defense. He was also the Town Attorney for the towns of Georgetown from 1992 to 2004 and Greenville from 1994 to 2004.

Jef received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University in 1982 and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville in 1986. Jef is admitted to practice law both in Indiana and Kentucky.

He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Floyd...

Attorney Mary Beth Mock has been practicing law and serving clients in Madison, Indiana for many years. If you need help with a serious Family Law issue, contact Attorney Mary Beth Mock for a consultation today!

Trust, Estate, Elder Law & Business Attorney.

David Ferguson joined the firm in 1981. His practice areas include General Civil Litigation; Insurance Law -- defense and coverage issues; Real Estate -- commercial transactions, litigation, planning and zoning, and historic renovation; Business Litigation; School Law; and Employment Law. David is a member of the American and Indiana State Bar Associations, the Monroe County Bar Association, National School Boards Association, Indiana Council of School Attorneys, and the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. He is also a life member of the Fellows of the Indiana Bar Foundation. David is active in the community, He previously...

Joe Ross is or has been a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Indiana Bar Association Bankruptcy Law Section, American Bar Association Business Law Section, Commercial Law League of America, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Joe Ross has also earned an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, which is an objective investigation into a lawyer's ethical standards and professional ability as evaluated by other lawyers and judges. Joe Ross has served on U.S. Bankruptcy Court Electronic Filing...

Aaron McCrea’s main focus at McCrea & McCrea is family law, including divorce and child related issues such as child custody and support. Aaron has been practicing law at McCrea & McCrea since 1997.

Aaron is a member of the Indiana State and Monroe County Bar Associations and serves as a court appointed guardian ad litem and judge pro tempore. Aaron has also enjoyed working with his father over the past 20 years representing teachers and their families through the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA).

Aaron has spent his life in Bloomington having graduated from Indiana University Bloomington in 1994...

Matthew R. Effner (Matt) is the managing partner of Effner Law Firm. In 1996, Matt joined his father, Robert O. Effner, in the practice of law as an associate with Effner Law Firm and became a partner in 2000. He took over as managing partner in 2013. Matt is skilled at building strong cases and is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is experienced at handling issues both in and out of the courtroom. He is a former president of the Terre Haute Bar Association, and he received the Tribune Star Readers’ Choice Award for Best Lawyer in...

Siesky Law Firm, PC services clients in the areas personal injury law, employment law, False Claims Act cases and civil litigation. Lane has been named a Super Lawyer for years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Lane obtained a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology from Indiana University in 1995. He went on to graduate from Indiana Law in 1998. After law school, Lane was admitted to practice law in both Indiana and Illinois. He first joined an insurance defense law firm and then transitioned to primarily a plaintiff’s practice.

Lane has resolved cases in a variety of...

I am partner with the Indiana Office of Boehl Stopher & Graves, LLP. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Indiana University Southeast where I was named Outstanding Student in Political Science for the academic year 1985-86. I graduated from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1989 after receiving a law scholarship. I served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County, Indiana from 1990 to 1998, handling major Felony cases, including several murder trials.

My practice concentrates on all types of civil insurance defense litigation including premises liability, auto and truck accidents, fires and construction accidents....

Ryan Hatfield is an attorney at Hatfield Law in Evansville, IN, and serves as a State Representative in the Indiana General Assembly. As an experienced trial lawyer, Ryan represents clients in a wide range of matters in state and federal courts. Prior to joining Hatfield Law, he served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Vanderburgh County prosecuting felony drug cases, sexual assaults, and homicides. He also served as an instructor at the Southwest Indiana Law Enforcement Academy and as prosecutor for the Vanderburgh County Treatment Courts and Veterans Court.

As State Representative, Ryan serves as a member of the following...

I am a graduate of the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, graduating in top 10% of law school class and selected Brandeis Society, with top class grades Book Awards. I am a Certified Public Accountant CPA. I practice in areas of Automobile Accidents, Wills, Trusts and Probate, Power of Attorney Living Wills, Health Care Appointment, Corporate and Limited Liability Company formation and consultation, Tax Matters, Criminal Law including drug charges and OWI DUI DWI and CDL Speeding Tickets.

Eric J. Weitzel is a 1997 graduate from Marian College of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, and has received his Juris Doctor from Indiana University - Indianapolis in 2000. Prior to joining Fifer Law Office, he practiced law as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Clark County, Indiana. Eric primarily concentrates his practice in the area of criminal defense. He is licensed to practice law in Indiana and is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, Floyd County Bar Association, Clark County Bar Association, a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and...

I am originally from Knoxville, TN. I moved to Louisville for law school and I loved the city. In law school, I was very interested in the classes I took on business law. My practice is generally related to defense and litigation. My personal hobbies include running (3 marathons), woodworking and sports.

I was born in Comstock Park, Michigan, but have been a resident of Indiana for 40 years. Graduate from Michigan Technical University in 1971 with Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and attained Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville School of Law in 1978. I am a Sole Practitioner in Indiana with 37 years of civil litigation and trial work.

Another word for attorney is counselor. As your counselor, my task is to guide, inform, and advise you, to ensure that you are a full partner in resolving your legal issue or defense, and that all of your constitutional rights are protected.

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...

Jon Spurr is a native of the Wabash Valley. Born in Clinton, Indiana. He has been actively practicing law since 1998 with a focus on Divorce, Paternity, Custody, Child Support, Visitation matters, Adoptions, Guardianships and CHINS proceedings. Jon is a Domestic Relations Mediator and is available to perform services as a Guardian Ad Litem. Jon is also licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.

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...

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.

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.

I am committed to helping individuals and businesses safeguard their legal rights. My practice delivers tailored legal solutions across various domains. I provide assistance with guardianship for family members, aid entrepreneurs in starting and growing their ventures, and devise detailed estate plans using wills and trusts. I am based in Vincennes, Indiana, and offer my services throughout the state. Clients can conveniently schedule appointments online and have the option to meet with me virtually, from their homes or offices. I regularly advocate for clients in the counties of Knox, Daviess, Sullivan, Greene, Pike, and Dubois. My passion lies in advocating on behalf of...

With more than 22 years of experience in the practice of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy protection, divorce and family law, and estate planning, attorney Allan E. Dunaway is uniquely qualified to serve the legal needs of a broad range of clients in Kentucky and Indiana. Our firm's personable and compassionate representation helps individuals and families navigate the legal system with the least amount of stress. Whether our clients need a fresh, debt-free start through bankruptcy, are ending a marital partnership, dealing with the loss of a loved one and their estate, or preparing for their own future with...

Criminal defense in Indiana & Kentucky. Including the cities of Evansville, Henderson, Princeton, Boonville, & Owensboro. All felonies & misdemeanors. Drunk Driving, DUI, Drug Offenses, Assault, Battery, Theft, Sex Offenses, Marijuana.

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...