Dawn E. Wellman - Greenfield, IN
Attorney at Allen Wellman Harvey Keyes Cooley, LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Greenfield, IN
Five Courthouse Plaza Greenfield, IN 46140
- Free Consultation
Greenfield Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 65%
- Medical Malpractice 15%
- Personal Injury 10%
- General Litigation (employment, civil rights) 10%
Litigation: 95%
Attorney Information
Overview
Dawn Wellman was born in Valparaiso, Indiana and practiced law in Lake and Porter Counties at the firm of Cohen & Thiros, LLC now in Merrillville, Indiana from 1976 to 1987. While she was both an associate and a partner in that firm, she practiced in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal defense. In 1987, she joined Free, Brand, Tosick & Allen in Greenfield, Indiana and has remained at that firm ever since.
She has taught many seminars in the area of family law and general litigation for the Indiana Bar Association and she has taught for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. She is a certified family law mediator and parenting coordinator. She practices in the areas of family law, personal injury and medical malpractice, but also handles civil rights violations and some employment law.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV Rated Martindale/Hubbell, 2007 - 2011
Education
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Legal Education
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Valparaiso University School of Law,
Valparaiso,
Indiana
Honors: With High Honors
Law Review: Valparaiso Law, Associate Editor, 1974 - 1976
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Valparaiso University School of Law,
Valparaiso,
Indiana
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Non Legal Education
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Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso,
Indiana, 1971
B.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Major: History
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Valparaiso University,
Valparaiso,
Indiana, 1971
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Cohen & Thiros, LLC, Associate and Partner, 1976 - 1987
Pro Bono Activities
- Participation in Hancock County Legal Aide
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1976
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1988
Specialties and Certifications
- Parenting Coordinator, 2009
- Certified Family Law Mediator, 2005
Other Affiliations
- American Justice , 1976 - Present
- Indiana State Bar, 1976 - Present
- Indiana Bar Association
- National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Fraternities and Sororities
- Kappa Kappa Gamma
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023-2025Dawn is very detailed and takes great pride in her work. She comes prepared with all questions and walks you through the entire process. I highly recommend her for family law!
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Contact
Five Courthouse Plaza
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: 317-468-2355
Fax: 317-467-6109
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm
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