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Curtis E. Shirley, Member Attorney
Wills; Probate; Guardianship; Contested Wills; Contested Trusts and Estates; Estate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Probate Litigation; Pr...
Phone:317-685-6512, 877-953-4900
Web:http://www.shirleylaw.net
Address: 151 North Delaware, Suite 1700, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Law Firm:Curtis E. Shirley
Lawyer:Curtis E. Shirley
Phone:317-685-6512, 877-953-4900
Fax:317-685-6505
Lawyer Title:Member
Practice Areas:Wills; Probate; Guardianship; Contested Wills; Contested Trusts and Estates; Estate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Probate Litigation; Probate Taxation; Probate Administration; Estate Administration; Business Litigation; Complex Business Litigation; Fraud; Securities Fraud; Breach of Contract; Criminal Tax Defense; Estate Planning
Bio:Recipient: Dr. John Morton Finney Excellence in Legal Education Award, 2002; ISBA "Pro Bono Publics" Award, 2005. Law Clerk to Honorable James E. Noland, U.S.D.C., Indianapolis, 1991-1992. Law Clerk to Honorable Daniel A. Manion, Seventh Circuit, 1992-1993. Partner, Cremer, Miller & Burroughs, 1993-2000. Cale J. Holder Fellow. Lloyd Balfour Scholar. Harold R. Woodard Fellow. Chief Justice, Indiana University Court of Appeals, 1990-1991. Author: "Will Contests," ICLEF 2006; "Estate Planning Under the Guardianship Code," 2006; "The Legacy of Larry Inlow," 2004; "Evidentiary Matters in Probate Litigation," 2002; "Taxation of Settlements," 2001; "Taxation in Contested Estates," 2000; "Tortious Interference With An Expectancy," Res Gestae, V.41, No. 4 1997. Co-Author: "An Overview of Trust Litigation," 1998; Chairman, National Estate and Trust Litigation Institute, 2002. Adjunct Professor, Indiana University School of Law. Certified Mediator. Patron Fellow, Indiana State Bar Foundation. Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation.
Admitted:1991, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Supreme Court
College:University of Evansville, B.M.E., 1983; Indiana University, M.M., 1985
Law School:Indiana University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1991
Membership:Indianapolis, Seventh Circuit and Indiana State (Member, Sections on: Taxation Law; Probate Trust and Real Property) Bar Associations; American Association for Justice; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association; Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, Inc.; Indianapolis Legal Aid Society (Chairman, Board of Directors, 1993?); National Institute for Trial Advocacy; Federal Law Clerk Society.
Web:http://www.shirleylaw.net
Languages:English

Lawyer Curtis E. Shirley, graduated from University of Evansville, B.M.E., 1983; Indiana University, M.M., 1985 Indiana University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1991, is now employed by Curtis E. Shirley at 151 North Delaware, Suite 1700 Indianapolis, IN 46204.

While being a member of Indianapolis, Seventh Circuit and Indiana State (Member, Sections on: Taxation Law; Probate Trust and Real Property) Bar Associations; American Association for Justice; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association; Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, Inc.; Indianapolis Legal Aid Society (Chairman, Board of Directors, 1993?); National Institute for Trial Advocacy; Federal Law Clerk Society., Curtis E. Shirley is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Curtis E. Shirley as your lawyer, you should consider whether Curtis E. Shirley offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Curtis E. Shirley has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Curtis E. Shirley's office is located at Indianapolis, IN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Curtis E. Shirley has been admitted in 1991, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Wills; Probate; Guardianship; Contested Wills; Contested Trusts and Estates; Estate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Probate Litigation; Probate Taxation; Probate Administration; Estate Administration; Business Litigation; Complex Business Litigation; Fraud; Securities Fraud; Breach of Contract; Criminal Tax Defense; Estate Planning.

Curtis E. Shirley's college and law school education includes University of Evansville, B.M.E., 1983; Indiana University, M.M., 1985, Indiana University, J.D., summa cum laude, 1991. Other biographical background includes Recipient: Dr. John Morton Finney Excellence in Legal Education Award, 2002; ISBA "Pro Bono Publics" Award, 2005. Law Clerk to Honorable James E. Noland, U.S.D.C., Indianapolis, 1991-1992. Law Clerk to Honorable Daniel A. Manion, Seventh Circuit, 1992-1993. Partner, Cremer, Miller & Burroughs, 1993-2000. Cale J. Holder Fellow. Lloyd Balfour Scholar. Harold R. Woodard Fellow. Chief Justice, Indiana University Court of Appeals, 1990-1991. Author: "Will Contests," ICLEF 2006; "Estate Planning Under the Guardianship Code," 2006; "The Legacy of Larry Inlow," 2004; "Evidentiary Matters in Probate Litigation," 2002; "Taxation of Settlements," 2001; "Taxation in Contested Estates," 2000; "Tortious Interference With An Expectancy," Res Gestae, V.41, No. 4 1997. Co-Author: "An Overview of Trust Litigation," 1998; Chairman, National Estate and Trust Litigation Institute, 2002. Adjunct Professor, Indiana University School of Law. Certified Mediator. Patron Fellow, Indiana State Bar Foundation. Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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