M. Elizabeth Bemis - Indianapolis, IN
Attorney at Ruckelshaus Kautzman Blackwell Bemis & Duncan, LLP
Civil Litigation Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN
135 N. Pennsylvania Street Suite 1600 Indianapolis, IN 46204
Indianapolis Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Police & Fire Representation
- Family Law
- Administrative & Disciplinary Hearings
- Appellate Practice
Litigation: 5%
Attorney Information
Overview
M. Elizabeth Bemis joined Ruckelshaus Kautzman Blackwell Bemis Duncan & Merchant, LLP as a law clerk while attending Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and became a partner in 1998. In addition to her legal practice, she also serves as the firm's administrative management partner.
Elizabeth is an experienced attorney who focuses on assisting individuals and organizations with a variety of legal matters, including public safety employment issues, general civil litigation, and family law. For more than twenty-five years she has enjoyed representing police officers, firefighters, and state employees in employment related matters. In addition, Elizabeth works with clients in various aspects of family law including divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, parenting time, relocation, contempt, child support and modification.
Education
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Legal Education
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Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1992
J.D.
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Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1992
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Non Legal Education
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Franklin College, 1989
B.A.
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Franklin College, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Indiana Fraternal Order of Police State Conference, Merrillville, IN, 2016
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Indiana Association of Firefighters - Annual Conference, Bloomington, Indiana, 2013
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Firefighters Local 416 Legal Update, Indianapolis, IN 2012
- Indiana Fraternal Order of Police State Conference, Indianapolis, IN, 2012
Representative Cases
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In Re: Bell
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In Re: Weast
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1994
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
Contact
135 N. Pennsylvania Street
Suite 1600
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-455-8682
Fax: 317-634-8635
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.rkblegalgroup.com
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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