CAREER EXPERIENCE

2007: Currently Practicing Attorney - Principally in Central and Southern Indiana

Primary emphasis in the areas of Criminal Law, Appeals, Civil Law, Wills, Trusts, Corporate Organization and Formation, Real Estate, Collections.

1995-2006: Monroe County Prosecutor  

1989-1991: Paralegal Program Chair, Indiana Vocational Technical College, Indianapolis

Administration of Program; preparation of Curriculum; Student Counseling; Teaching: Legal Research and Writing, Computers in the Law, Property, and Appellate Procedure; Faculty Advisor-Student Senate.

1987-1994: General Practice of Law - Principally in Monroe, Morgan and Marion County

Primary emphasis in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law, Corporate Organization and Formation, and Real Estate. Extensive experience as a trial attorney. Secondary experience in Appellate Work and other Civil Matters. Judicial experience as Judge Pro Tempore of the Monroe Superior/Circuit Courts.

1985-1987: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Monroe County Bloomington, IN

Hired to organize/computerize the Child Support Office for the Prosecutor along with Misdemeanor trial work. Advanced to Felony Trial Deputy, Misdemeanor Chief and then to Felony Trial Deputy in two Superior Courts. Extensive Jury and Regular Trial experience, investigation and administration.

1983-1985: General Practice of Law - Principally in Monroe, Morgan and Marion County

Primary emphasis in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law, Corporate Organization and Formation, and Real Estate. Extensive experience as a trial attorney. Secondary experience in Probate, Tort, and other Civil Matters. Judicial experience as Judge Pro Tempore of the Morgan Superior Court.

1979-1983: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Morgan County Martinsville, IN

Started in an Intern Position while obtaining Law Degree. Primary responsibilities included citizen complaint intake and screening, County Court cases, Traffic Court, and all matters dealing with Child Support and Paternity, both Welfare and otherwise. After degree attainment, responsibilities included Superior Court cases, Grand Jury Investigations, and special assignments.

1977-1979: Part-time employment w/ Schneider & Co., Indianapolis, Indiana

Work involved general office work, general accounting, maintenance and update of Law and Tax Library, research in relation to law cases, and tax form preparation.

1975-1979: Police Officer/Cadet Training Officer Indiana University Police, Indianapolis

Duties included general street patrol and regular police functions. Member of the Emergency Response Team. Responsible for the formulation and training sessions of new cadets. Member of Public Relations Group.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday 10:00AM to 4:00PM
All other times by appointment

812-333-CARL
(812-333-2275)