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Bryan L. Ciyou - Indianapolis, IN
320 N. Meridian St.Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Ciyou & Associates, P.C.
Indianapolis Family Law Lawyer
Overview
Attorney Bryan L. Ciyou, an Eagle Scout, lives each day on the bedrock principle of the Boy Scout Motto, "Be Prepared." This way of life - his mantra - was then forged on the anvil of hardships endured during his significant humanitarian aid work in places like Haiti and Central America. In these countries, making a plan and executing it, and always being prepared, was not a choice but a necessity in order to survive daily life. A few years later, Mr. Ciyou attended Indiana University, Indianapolis, completing the honors program and graduating with a bachelor of arts, with distinction, in 1991; and from its law school with a doctor of jurisprudence, cum laude, in 1994. Mr. Ciyou then entered the private practice of law in 1994.
With his diverse life experiences and academic successes, Mr. Ciyou brings to the table, in every legal matter he handles, deft organizational and leadership skills. And he has a strong moral compass, personal values and integrity, along with relentless drive - the keys to his success as a lawyer.
Professionally, Mr. Ciyou has extensive civil trial and appellate practice experience, having briefed and orally argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court. Further, Mr. Ciyou has researched, drafted, and filed Certiorari Petitions with the United States Supreme Court. Other professional interests include complex domestic relations, litigation, and business law.
Mr. Ciyou is also a prolific writer, publishing a number of professional articles each year; and he is sought after as a frequent presenter and lecturer for continuing education for other lawyers and other professionals. Mr. Ciyou's written works and speaking topics range from the legal aspects of safety and security in the workplace, alternative dispute resolution, and complex domestic relations.
About Bryan L. Ciyou
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Appellate Practice
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1994
- U.S. Tax Court, 2014
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2014
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1994
- Supreme Court of Indiana, 2014
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1994
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Phi Delta Phi
Honors: Norris Inn Legal Fraternity), 1992 Valparasio University School of Law.
Honors: Honor Paper, Torts I, 1991 Valparaiso University School of Law, Indiana. - Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1991
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Honors: Dean's List. Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha Oratory Honors Fraternity 1990.
Honors: Rhodes' Scholarship Nominee, 1990.
Honors: Vice President of the Student Body, 1989-90.
Honors: Vice President of the Intercollegiate Debate Team, 1989-90.
Honors: Research Grant Recipient of $2,500 to Study "The Application of Information Theory to Communication Theory," 1989.
Past Positions
- Indiana University, School of Business, Adjunct Professor, Columbus, Indiana. Course Taught: Commercial Law I, - 1998
- Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana. Position: Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, - 1997
- Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana., Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, - 1996
- Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana., Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students., - 1993
- Judith N. Stimson & Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana, Law Clerk & Associate Attorney, Family Law, 1993 - 1995
- Johnson County Prosecutor's Office, Franklin, Indiana, Law Clerk, Sex Crimes, 1992 - 1993
- Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LaPorte, Indiana, Law Clerk, Insurance Defense, - 1992
- Marion County Public Defender Agency, Appellate Division
- Ciyou & Dixon, P.C.
Classes and Seminars
- Commercial Law I, Adjunct Professor, Indiana University, School of Business, 1998
- Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1997
- Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1996
- Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1993
- Presentation, Annua Meeting Speaker, trends in state and federal law, deadly force, and constitutional developments, Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association, October 5, 2011
- Presentation, Gust Lecturer at request of Sen. Jim Tomes, Indiana firearms law summary, 2nd Amendment Patriot meeting, June 25, 2011 - Present
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on national gun trends (UN Small Arms Treaty), deadly force (Indiana), and Indiana law post passage of SB 292 (Indiana pre-emption), Massad Ayoob Group, MAG/40, June 19, 2011
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Deadly Force Concepts, SB 292 (preemption) and 506 (License exceptions), ISC Barnes case (no right to resist unlawful entry by law enforcement into dwelling), Atlanta Conservation Club, May 16, 2011
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Deadly Force Concepts and Recent Legislation (SB 292 and 506), Indianapolis, Indiana, Indy Gun Safety and Indy Gun Owners Members, May 5, 2011
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms laws and trends, Greenwood, Indiana, Hoosier Ravens (Gunsite Alumana), December 4, 2010 - Present
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law and trends, Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, Indianapolis, Monthly Luncheon, July 23, 2010
- Presentation, Guest Speaker on Indiana’s statute Ind.Code § 34-28-7 (legislation to allow employee’s to maintain lawfully possessed firearms in their vehicles, despite company policy, effective July 1, 2010), Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, June 23, 2010
- Presentation, Guest Speaker on Indiana’s current and developing state of firearms law, Atlanta, Indiana, Atlanta Conversation Club, April 21, 2009
- Presentation, Guest Speaker on Indiana’s pending legislation of Senate Bill 11 (allowing firearms lawfully possessed to be maintained by an employee in his/her vehicle locked at work), Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, February 25, 2009
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law, Rochester, Indiana, Massad F. Ayoob’s Lethal Force Institute, LFI I, May 10, 2008
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law and trends, Greenwood, Indiana, Hoosier Ravens (Gunsite Alumnae), March 2, 2008
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law and trends, Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, Indianapolis, Monthly Luncheon, July 26, 2007
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law, Rochester, Indiana, John S. Farnam’s Defense Training International, Inc., May 18, 2007
- Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law, Rochester, Indiana, Massad F. Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute, LFI I, May 18, 2007
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Bryan L. Ciyou
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell, BV Rated, 1997 - 2014
- Mill No. 9, Board of Directors, President, 2006 - 2007
- Mill No. 9 (large Indianapolis Condominium Re-Development Complex), Board of Directors, Secretary, 2005 - 2006
- Eagle Scout, 1983
Office Information
Address
320 N. Meridian St.Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone
Fax
- 317-643-6000
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Publication
Articles
- "What Family Court Judges Want You to Know", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 2nd, 2012
- "Family Law from A to Z", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 6, 2011
- "Effective Use of Custody Evaluations in Divorce", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, October 12, 2011
- "Effective ADR Strategies for Indiana Attorneys", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 30, 2011
- "Low-Cost Legal Tech for Your Law Practice", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 13, 2011
- "Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 2, 2011
- "Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 11, 2011
- "Essential Law Practice Management,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, March 21, 2011
- "Child Custody Procedures: Form by Form,", National Business Institute, February 4, 2011
- "Effective ADR Strategies for Indiana Attorneys,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 24, 2010
- "Financial Settlements and Support Issues in Divorce,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 19, 2010
- "Current Events for Family Lawyers: Legislative and Case Law Update,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 12, 2010
- "Advanced Issues in Divorce,", National Business Institute, Merrillville, Indiana, February 4, 2010
- "Advanced Issues in Divorce,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana,, February 5, 2010
- "Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 5, 2009
- "Family Law: Helping Your Clients Through Difficult Cases,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 2, 2008
- "Child Custody and Shared Parenting,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 7, 2008
- "The New Litigator’s Guide to Trial Practice,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 28, 2008
- "Divorce Fundamentals from A-Z: Working Toward a Reasonable Settlement,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 19, 2008
- "Family Law: Helping Your Clients Through Difficult Cases,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 17, 2007
- "Child Custody and Shared Parenting in Indiana,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 4, 2006
- "Child Custody and Shared Parenting in Indiana,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 1, 2005
- "The Art of Settlement in Indiana: How to Get the Results You Want,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 16, 2004
- "Complex Issues in Divorce for the Indiana Practitioner,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 2, 2004
- "Complex Issues in Divorce for the Indiana Practitioner,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, August 22, 2003
- "Paralegals in Family Law Practice in Indiana,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 26, 2003
- "Child Custody and Shared Parenting in Indiana,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 21, 2003
- "Complex Divorce Issues for the Indiana Practitioner,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, May 7, 2002
- "Family Law in Indiana,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, November 16, 2001
- "Child Custody and Visitation in Indiana,", National Business Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, December 18, 2000
- "Violence and Disaster in the Workplace: Are You Prepared?,", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Indianapolis, Indiana, August, 1997
- "Getting Paid,", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Indianapolis, Indiana, April, 1996
- "Advanced Directives: The Basics,", Paoli Right to Life Counsel, Paoli, Indiana, May, 1995
- "HCFA's Final Rule: Basic Legal Issues,", University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1995
- Indiana Firearms Law Reference Manual, CDPC, 3rd Edition, 2010
- Indiana Handgun Law, MPI, 2nd Edition, 2007
- "Child Custody and Joint or Shared Parenting in Alabama", National Business Institute, May 3, 2005
- Indiana Handgun Law, CDPC, 2005
- "Workplace Emergencies: Are You Ready for Disaster or Violence in the Workplace?,", American Survival Guide, January, 1998
- "When to Advise Your Client to Consult a Bankruptcy Attorney,", 10 American Journal of Family Law 167, 1996
- "Representing the Abused Spouse in Child Custody Litigation,", 9 American Journal of Family Law 113, 1995
- "Divorce Law in the 1990s,", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, August, 1995
Representative Cases
- Delagrange v. State, 951 N.E.2d 593 (Ind.Ct.App. 2011)
- In re the Paternity of K.D., 929 N.E.2d 863 (Ind.Ct.App 2010)
- In re Paternity of T.P., 920 N.E.2d 726 (Ind.Ct.App. 2010)
- In re the Adoption of S.A., 918 N.E.2d 736 (Ind.Ct.App. 2009)
- In re the Paternity of S.G.H. v. D.M., 913 N.E.2d 1265 (Ind.Ct.App. 2009)
- Cooper v. State, 917 N.E.2d 667 ((Ind. 2009)
- Whitaker v. Cloverdale, 902 N.E.2d 885 (Ind.Ct.App. 2009)
- Showalter v. Thorntown, 902 N.E.2d 338 (Ind.Ct.App. 2009)
- Cloverdale v. Renner, 901 N.E.2d 524 (Ind.Ct.App. 2009)
- Brown v. State, 894 N.E.2d 598 (Ind.Ct.App. 2008)
- Cooper v. State, 894 N.E.2d 993 (Ind.Ct.App. 2008)
- Malone v. State, 882 N.E.2d 784 (Ind.Ct.App. 2008)
- Whitman v. Denzik, 882 N.E.2d 260 (Ind.Ct.App. 2008)
- State v. Penwell, 875 N.E.2d 365 (Ind.Ct.App. 2007)
- Grathwohl v. Garrity, 871 N.E.2d 297 (Ind.Ct.App. 2007)
- Grant v. State, 870 N.E.2d 048 (Ind.Ct.App. 2007)
- Fuchs v. Martin, 845 N.E.2d 1038 (Ind. 2006)
- Zan v. Zan, 820 N.E.2d 1284 (Ind.Ct.App. 2005)
- MacLafferty v. MacLafferty, 829 N.E.2d 938 (Ind. 2005)
- Cohoon v. Cohoon, 784 N.E.2d 904 ((Ind. 2003)
- Cohoon v. Cohoon, 770 N.E.2d 885 ((Ind.Ct.App. 2002)
- Graddick v. Graddick, 779 N.E.2d 1209 (Ind.Ct.App. 2002)
- In re Estate of Wade, 768 N.E.2d 957 ((Ind.Ct.App. 2002)
- Crawley v. Oak Bend Estates Homeowners Ass’n, Inc., 753 N.E.2d 740 (Ind.Ct.App. 2001)
- Mullis v. Brennan, 716 N.E.2d 58 (Ind.Ct.App. 1999)
- Bayley v. Fox, 671 N.E.2d 133 ((Ind.Ct.App. 1996)
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