Merritt K. Alcorn - Madison, IN
Attorney at West Sixth Law, LLP
General Civil Litgation Lawyers in Madison, IN
1 W. 6th Street Madison, IN 47250
Madison General Civil Litgation Lawyer
Updated: 04/29/2026
Areas of Practice
- General Civil Litgation
- Domestic Relations/Family Law
- Estates & Estate Planning
- Probate
- Corporate Work
- Real Estate
- Business & Commercial Law
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Merritt Alcorn is an experienced courtroom litigator in civil matters and prior county prosecutor. Merritt's practice focuses in domestic relations, contract disputes, litigation, criminal defense, estate planning and probate.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Distinguished Service Award Historic Madison Inc, April 11, 2018 - Present
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Louisville School of Law,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 1975
J.D.
Honors: Dean's List
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University of Louisville School of Law,
Louisville,
Kentucky, 1975
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Non Legal Education
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DePauw University, 1971
B.A.
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DePauw University, 1971
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney (Of Counsel)
Past Positions
- Fifth Judicial Circuit, Prosecuting Attorney, 1979 - 1990
- Governor, Law Enforcement Training Board, Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee, Southern District of Indiana, Prosecuting Attorney’s Council
References
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Dick Goodman
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Rob Moorhead
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John Staizer
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Hon. Ted R. Todd
Languages
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English
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Historic Madison, Inc
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Historic Madison, Inc Foundation
Representative Clients
South Ripley Community School Corp.
Madicon Chemical, Inc.
Place Works, LLC
Gardner Insurance, Inc
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1975
- Kentucky, 1975
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1975
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2006
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2006
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 2010
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Indiana Bar Association (Member)
- Kentucky Bar Association (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Association of American Trial Lawyers (Past Member)
- Madison School (Board member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Delta Theta
Contact
1 W. 6th Street
Madison, IN 47250
Phone: 812-916-7513
Fax: 812-273-6844
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday:8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat - Sun: Closed, Available By Appointment Only
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