Edward J. Merchant, Lawyer at Ruckelshaus, Kautzman, Blackwell, Bemis, Duncan & Merchant, LLP

Edward J. Merchant, Partner Attorney
Administrative Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Disciplinary Hearings, Personal Injury, Police and Firefighter Representation, Labor ...

Phone:317-634-4356
Address: 135 N. Pennsylviana Street, Suite 1600, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Law Firm:	Ruckelshaus, Kautzman, Blackwell, Bemis, Duncan & Merchant, LLP
Lawyer:	Edward J. Merchant
Phone:	317-634-4356
Fax:	317-634-8635
Lawyer Title:	Partner
Practice Areas:	Administrative Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Disciplinary Hearings, Personal Injury, Police and Firefighter Representation, Labor Law, Legislation and Lobbying, Wills, Estates and Trusts, Expungements, DUI Defense
Bio:	Edward J. Merchant is an established trial lawyer and trusted advisor who represents individuals and organizations on a variety of legal matters. A life-long Hoosier, Ed serves his clients with the highest level of professionalism, skill and integrity. Ed was named a partner of the firm in January, 2014. REPRESENTATIVE CASES:• Town of Clarksville v. Shirley Makowsky, 948 N.E.2d 871 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011)• Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) v. Paul R. Bryson, 983 N.E.2d 172 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), trans denied• Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board v. Theodore Comer, 26 N.E.3d 57 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015)• The Board of Works of The City of Lake Station, et al. v. William Taylor, 45A05-1508-CT-01189 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015)• City of Peru v. Sam Finnegan, 52A04-1605-MI-01004 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016)• Evans v. Poskon, et al., 1:07-CV-00592 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2013)• Neuhausel v. City of Indianapolis, et al, 1:12-cv-1082 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2014)• Pennington, v. City of Indianapolis, et al, 1:13-CV-139 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2015)• Carter v. Antwon Keyes and City of Indianapolis, 1:14-cv-1845 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2016)• Sturm v. Catherine Hedges, 1:14-cv-00848 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2017)
Admitted:	2007, States of Indiana; 2007, United States District Court, Southern Ditrict of Indiana; 2007, United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana;
College:	Indiana University Bloomington, Class of 2003, B.S.
Law School:	Indiana University School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.
Membership:	U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Committee, 2015 Indianapolis Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Board of Directors Fraternal Order of Police, Indianapolis Lodge #86, Associate Member Indiana University Alumni Association, Life… Read more U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Committee, 2015 Indianapolis Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Board of Directors Fraternal Order of Police, Indianapolis Lodge #86, Associate Member Indiana University Alumni Association, Life Member Indianapolis Bar Association Herman B. Wells Leadership Award, 2003 Lawrence A. Jegen Tax Award, 2006. Read less
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Languages:	English

Lawyer Edward J. Merchant, graduated from Indiana University Bloomington, Class of 2003, B.S. Indiana University School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D., is now employed by Ruckelshaus, Kautzman, Blackwell, Bemis, Duncan & Merchant, LLP at 135 N. Pennsylviana Street, Suite 1600 Indianapolis, IN 46204.

While being a member of U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Committee, 2015 Indianapolis Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Board of Directors Fraternal Order of Police, Indianapolis Lodge #86, Associate Member Indiana University Alumni Association, Life… Read more U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Committee, 2015 Indianapolis Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Board of Directors Fraternal Order of Police, Indianapolis Lodge #86, Associate Member Indiana University Alumni Association, Life Member Indianapolis Bar Association Herman B. Wells Leadership Award, 2003 Lawrence A. Jegen Tax Award, 2006. Read less, Edward J. Merchant is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Edward J. Merchant as your lawyer, you should consider whether Edward J. Merchant 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 Edward J. Merchant has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Edward J. Merchant's office is located at Indianapolis, IN, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Edward J. Merchant has been admitted in 2007, States of Indiana; 2007, United States District Court, Southern Ditrict of Indiana; 2007, United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana;. His or her practice areas include Administrative Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Disciplinary Hearings, Personal Injury, Police and Firefighter Representation, Labor Law, Legislation and Lobbying, Wills, Estates and Trusts, Expungements, DUI Defense.

Edward J. Merchant's college and law school education includes Indiana University Bloomington, Class of 2003, B.S., Indiana University School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Edward J. Merchant is an established trial lawyer and trusted advisor who represents individuals and organizations on a variety of legal matters. A life-long Hoosier, Ed serves his clients with the highest level of professionalism, skill and integrity. Ed was named a partner of the firm in January, 2014. REPRESENTATIVE CASES:• Town of Clarksville v. Shirley Makowsky, 948 N.E.2d 871 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011)• Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) v. Paul R. Bryson, 983 N.E.2d 172 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), trans denied• Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board v. Theodore Comer, 26 N.E.3d 57 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015)• The Board of Works of The City of Lake Station, et al. v. William Taylor, 45A05-1508-CT-01189 (Ind. Ct. App. 2015)• City of Peru v. Sam Finnegan, 52A04-1605-MI-01004 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016)• Evans v. Poskon, et al., 1:07-CV-00592 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2013)• Neuhausel v. City of Indianapolis, et al, 1:12-cv-1082 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2014)• Pennington, v. City of Indianapolis, et al, 1:13-CV-139 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2015)• Carter v. Antwon Keyes and City of Indianapolis, 1:14-cv-1845 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2016)• Sturm v. Catherine Hedges, 1:14-cv-00848 (U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2017). You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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