Overview

Awards and Honors

Awards

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

• 

  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

• 

  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Garau Germano, P.C. selected for a Super Lawyers® list

• Bryant-Haase, Shan L. On a Super Lawyers® List
• Garau, Jerry A. On a Super Lawyers® List
• Hadler, Ashley N. On a Super Lawyers® List
• Sobol, S. Reese On a Super Lawyers® List

Languages

• English

• Spanish

Classes and Seminars

• Lecturer - "Appellate Practice", ICLEF Seminar, 1993
  
• Lecturer- "Impaired Earning Capacity Proving the Full Measure of the Loss", ITLA Seminar, 1996
  
• Lecturer- Medical Malpractice, IUPUI Division of Continuing Studies Mini Law School, 1996
  
• Guest Instructor- Trial Practice Program, Indiana School of Law at Bloomington, 1996 - 1998
  
• Lecturer- "Preparing A Winning Submission to the Medical Review Panel", Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 1990
  
• Lecturer- "Early Detection in Breast and Cervical Cancer, an Evolving Standard of Care", ITLA, 1992
  
• Lecturer- "Heart Attacks as a Preventable Event--Assessing the Physicians' Liability", ITLA, 1996
  
• Lecturer- "Taking the Defendant's Deposition", ICLEF, 1998
  
• Lecturer- "Illusionary Underinsured Coverage-Reports of Its Demise are Exaggerated", Indiana Trail Lawyers Association Seminar, 1990
  
• Lecturer- "The Discovery Rule in Indiana", ICLEF Medical Malpractice Seminar, 1991
  
• Lecturer- "A to Z of Uninsured and Underinsured", ICLEF Seminar, 1992
  
• Lecturer- "Multiple Victim Underinsured Motorist Cases", ICLEF UM/UIM Seminar, 1992
  
• Lecturer- Medical Negligence Litigation, ICLEF Seminar, 1993
  
• Lecturer- "Indiana Medical Malpractice Act-The Need for Reform", ICLEF Medical Malpractice Seminar, 1993
  
• Lecturer- "The Year in Review", ICLEF Seminar, 1995 - 1996
  
• Lecturer- "The Year in Review", ICLEF Seminar, 1998
  
• Lecturer- "The Year in Review", ICLEF Seminar, 2001
  
• Lecturer- "The Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice", ITLA Seminar, 1997

Representative Cases

• Cacdac v. West
  • Citation: 705 N.E.2d 506
  • Court: Ind.App.
  • Year: 1999
  • Serial Number: 1999042226
• Martin v. Richey
  • Citation: 711 N.E.2d 1273
  • Court: Ind.
  • Year: 1999
  • Serial Number: 1999160541
• Cundiff by Cundiff v. Daviess County Hosp.
  • Citation: 656 N.E.2d 298
  • Court: Ind. App.
  • Year: 1995
  • Serial Number: 1995203150
• Mayhue v. Sparkman
  • Citation: 653 N.E.2d 1384
  • Court: Ind.
  • Year: 1995
  • Serial Number: 1995155497
• Reed v. Central Soya Co. Inc.
  • Citation: 644 N.E.2d 84
  • Court: Ind.
  • Year: 1994
  • Serial Number: 1994241989
• Terre Haute Regional Hosp., Inc. v. Trueblood
  • Citation: 600 N.E.2d 1358
  • Court: Ind.
  • Year: 1992
  • Serial Number: 1992182576
• McCarty v. Hospital Corp. of America
  • Citation: 580 N.E.2d 228
  • Court: Ind.
  • Year: 1991
  • Serial Number: 1991176337
• Landis v. American Interinsurance Exchange
  • Citation: 542 N.E.2d 1351
  • Court: Ind. App. 1 Dist.
  • Year: 1989
  • Serial Number: 1989129047
• Clemens v. Wishard Memorial Hospital
  • Citation: 727 N.E.2d 1084
  • Court: Ind. App.
  • Year: 2000
  • Serial Number: 2000112150
• Annon II, Inc. v. Rill
  • Citation: 597 N.E.2d 320
  • Court: Ind. App. 1 District
  • Year: 1992
  • Serial Number: 1992139034
• Calvary Temple Church, Inc. v. Paino
  • Citation: 555 N.E.2d 190
  • Court: Ind. App. 1 Dist.
  • Year: 1990
  • Serial Number: 1990094624
• Green v. Maginn
  • Citation: 684 N.E.2d 553
  • Court: Ind. App.
  • Year: 1997
  • Serial Number: 1997179736
• Indiana Patient's Compensation Fund v. Anderson
  • Citation: 661 N.E.2d 907
  • Court: Ind. App.
  • Year: 1996
  • Serial Number: 1996060977
• Jackson v. Indiana State Lottery Comm.
  • Citation: 585 N.E.2d 276
  • Court: Ind. App. 3 Dist.
  • Year: 1992
  • Serial Number: 1992029850
• Mayhue v. Sparkman
  • Citation: 653 N.E.2d 1384
  • Court: Ind.
  • Year: 1995
  • Serial Number: 1995155497
• Follett v. Davis
  • Citation: 636 N.E.2d 1282
  • Court: Ind.App. 1 Dist.
  • Year: 1994
  • Serial Number: 1994142642

Published Works

Articles

• The Effect of NCAA v. Board of Regents on the NCAA's Power to Impose Television Sanctions, Indiana Law Review, 1987
  
• Co-Author - Underinsurance in Indiana: An Illusion of Coverage?, Indiana Law Review, 1989
  
• Survey Results and Integration of Trial Preparation and Discovery, ICLEF, 1982
  
• Medical Negligence, Practice Skills, ICLEF, 1990,1991,1992
  
• Medical Negligence Litigation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1986
  
• Medical Malpractice in Indiana, National Business Institute, Inc., 1987
• Indiana Medical Malpractice, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1989
• Medical Malpractice, Loyola University Conference on Law and Medicine, November, 1993
• Medical Malpractice, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 2000
• Should the Peer Review Privilege be Eliminated?, The Indiana Lawyer, January 2nd, 2002