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Indianapolis Divorce, Custody and Support Matters Lawyer
Overview
- Mr. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers SuperLawyers Edition for 2009 through 2025.
- Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board. Many think this certification applies only to divorce, it also applies to custody, support, orders of protection (commonly called protective orders or peace bonds), visitation matters, adoptions, guardianships, juvenile matters such as paternity, criminal and Children in need of services.
- Mr. Mann and his firm are proud to have been one of the firms who represented Same-Sex couples who were successful in overturning Indiana's ban on Same-Sex marriage. He continues to fight discrimination in the law.
- If you are looking for an experienced Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer or Indiana Family Lawyer, you should consider our firm. Mr. Mann has been practicing Family Law for more than 40 years in the Indianapolis area and throughout the State of Indiana.
- Mr. Mann regularly practices in the Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby County courts.
- Mr. Mann is a Registered Family Law and Civil Law Mediator. He also is Guardian ad Litem and Parenting Coordinator. Mr. Mann uses his experience in many areas of practice to aggressively represent his clients. Due to his experience in criminal, business and tax arenas Mr. Mann provides a more full service representation in Family Law matters.
- While a large portion of Mr. Mann's practice is in the Family Law area he also represents several corporations on contract, personnel and other matters. He also has a varied General Practice in wills, estates, juvenile matters, collections, probate throughout the state of Indiana. Mr. Mann has tried murder cases as well as a death penalty case.
- Family Law matters often involve a wide variety of legal issues. Mr. Mann believes in bringing in the experts necessary to handle your cases properly based upon the issues and the budget available.
- If he or his associates do not handle a type of case in which you are involved, he will refer you to someone who does. He believes that you are better served being sent to a professional who handles your issue on a regular basis.
- Mr. Mann has a Martindale-Hubbell A-V Rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. This rating is based upon confidential evaluations by attorneys and judges who are familiar with Mr. Mann.
- Mr. Mann was admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States of America on May 18, 2015.
- Mr. Mann is an approved FINRA arbitrator.
About Mr. Richard A. Mann J.D.
Current Employment Position(s)
- Managing Partner, since April 1, 1992
Year Joined Firm
- 1990
Languages
- English (Primary)
Practice Areas
- Divorce, Custody and Support Matters 55%
- Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board
- Civil Law Mediator
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Estate Planning
- Family Law Mediator
- Guardian ad Litem- GAL
- Home Improvement Law
- Juvenile Matters
- Mediation
- Medical Peer Review for Practitioners
- Paternity
- Personal Injury -- Defense
- Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Protective Orders
- Real Estate Law
- Representing Closely Held Business in all matters 15%
- Same-Sex Couples' Rights
- Trusts
- Wills, Living Wills and Power of Attorneys
- Mediation, Arbitration, and Alternate Dispute Resolution 30%
Litigation
- 80%
Representative Clients
- Thermo King of Indiana, Inc.
- Bestway of Indiana, Inc.
- South Side Landfill, Inc.
- South Central Surgery Center, LLC
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1984
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1980
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1994
- U.S. Tax Court, 1990
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2015
Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board, Family and Juvenile Law Section, 2001
- Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board, Family and Juvenile Law Section, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, September 1, 2005 - Present (Member)
- Indiana Bar Association, May 30, 1980 - Present (Member)
- Indianapolis Bar Association, September 1, 2005 - Present (Member)
- Decatur Civil Township, Marion County, Indiana, May 30, 1980 - December 1, 1997 (Township Attorney)
- Center Grove Soccer Club, Inc., November 3, 1995 - November 7, 2005 (President)
- Indiana Youth Soccer Association, March 30, 1999 - February 8, 2004 (Registrar and Risk Management Chair)
- Indiana and American Civil Liberties Union, July 1, 2003 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association, May 30, 1980 - May 30, 1991 (Member)
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, September 1, 2007 - Present (Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator)
- Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, January 1, 2013 - December 10, 2014 (Chair of Executive Committee)
- Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, December 5, 2010 - December 5, 2011 (Secretary)
- Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, December 5, 2012 - December 18, 2013 (Chair Elect)
- Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, December 18, 2014 - December 10, 2015 (Past Chair)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, April 1, 2012 - Present (Member)
- International and Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Law Professionals
- Indianapolis Bar Association, December 10, 2013 - December 10, 2015 (Chair Practice Management Task Force)
- Indianapolis Bar Assocaition, January 1, 2018 - Present (Member of Executive Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution)
Classes and Seminars
- Proving Disability for Parties and Disabled Children in Family Law Matters, Indianapolis Bar Association, 8/12/2010
- Family Law Mediation, ICLEF, March 3, 2010 - March 7, 2010
- Indiana Child Support Guidelines, Indianapolis Bar Assoc. Diversity Section, 1/08/2010
- Indiana Child Support Guidelines for New Lawyers, Julian Center, 11/13/2009
- Indiana Child Support Guidelines for Experienced Attorneys, Julian Center, 11/20/2009
- Presenter, Practicing Law in a Paperless Office, Solo & Small Firm Practice Section Indiana Bar Association, 6/04/2004
- Practice of Family Law in Marion County, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1995
- Indiana Grand Jury Proceedings, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council
- Proving Disabilities for Parties and Children in Divorce and Family Law Matters, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, 8/12/2010
- Surviving and Thriving in Practice of Law, Family Law Section, Indianapolis Bar Association, 10/08/2010
- Tips on Handling Family Law Matters Involving Allegations of Child Physical and Sexual Abuse and, Julian Center, 11/15/2010
- Family Law Mediation, IU Maurer School of Law as a part of the Viola J. Taliaferro Family and Children Mediation Clinic, 8/18/2011
- Evidence in Family Law Matters, Julian Center, December 4, 2011 - Present
- How to Introduce Evidence in Family Law Matters with Medical and Psychological Experts, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, December 6, 2011 - Present
- Indiana New Emancipation Law and its affect on Support and Post Secondary Education Expenses, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, 6/11/2012
- Family Law Mediation, ICLEF, 5/07/2012
- Reality: The Real Aspects of Running a Successful Law Practice, ICLEF, 5/01/2013
- The affect of Social Security Benefits on Child Support, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Committee, 05/21/2013
- The Affect of the the New Indiana Support Emancipation Law, Indianapolis Bar Assocaition Bench Bar Conference, June 14, 2013 - June 15, 2013
- Valuation and Evidence Needed for Assets in Divorce, Indianapolis Bar Association Family Law Summit, 12/18/2013
- Mediation as a Business, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, May 6, 2016 - Present
- Same-Sex Marriage Issues Presented, Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, July 22, 2015 - Present
- Cybersecurity for Lawyers, ICLEF, October 20, 2017 - Present
- Reality CLE, ICLEF, May 4, 2017 - Present
- Evidence, ICLEF, March 1, 2017 - Present
- Website Development Use and Misuse of Social Media in Your Practice, ICLEF, February 22, 2017 - Present
- Methods in Getting Paid, ICLEF, February 15, 2017 - Present
- Law Office Technology for Small Office Practitioners, ICLEF, February 28, 2017 - Present
- Child Support Guidelines, ICLEF, January 25, 2017 - Present
- Quickbooks for Lawyers: Trust Accounts, Billing and the Rest, ICLEF, January 18, 2017 - Present
- Reality CLE, How to Run a Small Pracitce, ICLEF, May 5, 2016 - Present
- Same-Sex Marriage Issues Presented, Indianapolis Bar Assocaition, July 22, 2015 - Present
- Technology for For Your Law Practice, ICLEF, February 20, 2018 - Present
- Website and Social Media for the Law Practice What to Do and Not To Do, ICLEF, February 28, 2018 - Present
- Dealing with 3rd Parties When Representing Client's, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, March 14, 2018 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Protective Order Pro Bono Attorney, January 15, 2003 - Present
- Heartland Pro Bono Project
- Indianapolis Bar Association Modest Means Panel
- Ombudsman for Employer Support of the Indiana Guard and Reserve, 2/2009 - Present
- Modest Means Mediator, Current
- Guardian ad Litem, Current
Past Positions
- Steckbeck and Moore, Associate, 1981 - 1984
- Indiana House of Representatives, Majority House Attorney, 1980 - 1982
- Indiana Criminal Law Study Commission, Staff Attorney, 1980 - 1982
- Indiana House of Representatives, Staff, 1977 - 1979
- Indiana University Police Department, Police Officer, August 1, 1974 - December 1, 1979
- Cohen, Mann and Morelock, Senior Partner, January 1, 1984 - March 15, 1990
- Harper and Clase Attorneys, Associate, May 30, 1980 - June 1, 1981
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, May, 1980
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence - Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, May, 1976
B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Sociology - Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, May, 1976
B.S., Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology - Indiana University Law Enforcement Academy, Bloomington, Indiana, USA, August, 1975
Law Enforcement Officer - Indiana Police Academy Chemical Test Operator, Plainfield, IN, USA, 1976
Chemical Test Operator - Indiana Police Training Academy Sex Crime Investigation, Plainfield, Indiana
- Burglary Investigation School, Indianapolis, Indiana
Ancillary Businesses
- Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
- Guardian ad Litem
- Parenting Time Coordinator
- Family Law Arbitrator
- Registered Civil Law Mediator
- Elder Mediation
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Arbitrator
References
References
- Provided upon request
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Grand Jury Practice Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, November, 1982
- Articles on Family and Criminal Law
Office Information
Address
3750 Kentucky Ave Indianapolis, IN 46221
Phone
Fax
- 317-388-5630 (Office Facsimile)
Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Websites
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard A. Mann
Included on the 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Indiana Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Honors
- Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2009 - 2025 Edition
- Rated AV Preeminent in Martindale-Hubell
- Distinguished Fellow by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2017
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