Many of Vanessa Lopez Aguilera's clients come to her when their world's are falling apart. The majority of her law practice consists of family law issues such as divorce and child custody cases where her clients are struggling with the immense stress and feelings of isolation and fear. She also helps families strengthen their relationships by performing tasks like writing wills and handling stepparent adoptions. She provides services to LGBTQ families in matters such as second parent adoptions and domestic partnership agreements. If you are looking for dedicated legal assistance with any of these issues, please do not hesitate to contact her for your free 30 minute initial consultation.

Terrence P. Kirby has 35 years of experience working both in and out of courtrooms, with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Our office handles Criminal Defense (including Major Felonies, Drug Cases, Misdemeanors, and Expungements) Bankruptcy Law, Hardship Licenses, DUI/DWI Law as well as many Family Law issues such as Child Support Modification, Emancipation, and Non-contested Divorce. Calls are answered 24/7 and there is always a FREE CONSULTATION.

Bruce began his professional career as a registered physical therapist. This experience helped form a unique perspective on how law relates to the practice of medicine and the lives of seriously injured people. While medical legal issues have been one focus of Bruce’s practice, he is equally familiar with negligence law and product liability. As Bruce owns and operates the firm’s private aircraft, he is particularly knowledgeable in aviation law. His tenacity in pursuing fair and equitable compensation for clients is evident in a variety of complex cases, including birth injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, defective products, and airplane and helicopter crashes. Personally, Bruce has been a pilot for more than 25 years. He has flown a Piper Saratoga, Piper Seneca II and more recently a Cirrus SR22. Bruce’s piloting experience has been an invaluable resource for the firm’s airplane accident litigation practice helping clients who have suffered tremendous loss in both private and corporate aircraft related accidents. Over the last 25 years, Bruce has been able to combine his nationally recognized trial skills with his experience owning and operating private aircraft. Bruce has been honored with the 2001 Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year award and induction into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers. He also served as the president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association through 2009. Bruce is currently a board member of the Whitewater Valley Pro Bono Commission. Both Bruce and his partner, Bill Winingham, have served as President of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Foundation and engaged in providing funding for brain injury research particularly focused on concussive injuries confronting our troops returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. In Bruce’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, boating, flying, and biking. Bruce also volunteers for Gleaner’s Food Bank and can oftentimes be heard on WFYI’s Public Radio Challenge grants throughout the year.

Richard Shea graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management in 1995 and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington in 1998. He has concentrated his practice in the field of Consumer Bankruptcy for the past 11 years. Richard is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He has served on the Local Rules and Procedures Advisory Committee of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana and has taught at bankruptcy seminars.

Andrew Sawin received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University in 1989 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis in 1995. He has concentrated his practice in the field of Consumer Bankruptcy for the past 15 years. Andrew is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

Sam prides himself on being responsive to his clients’ needs and aggressive in pursuit of their causes. He has focused his entire career on representing injured individuals and their families. Sam grew up on the north side of Indianapolis and graduated from North Central High School. He then attended Indiana University and received his bachelor’s degree in Public Management. After serving as an Indiana Governor’s Fellow for a year, Sam attended Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis where he received his Juris Doctorate in May 2001. While attending law school in the evening, Sam worked as a program manager for the Indiana Criminal Justice Department, and then as a clerk in Marion County Superior Court Six where he had the opportunity to serve as bailiff on numerous civil jury trials. Sam has extensive experience representing personal injury victims and wrongful death survivors in many areas, including product and premises liability, medical malpractice, recreational injuries, automobile, and trucking accidents and insurance coverage matters. Sam has worked hard for victims with serious injuries requiring life-long care, including brain injuries and spinal cord damage. Sam lives on the southwest side of Carmel with his wife and their three daughters.

Chris Eskew is a litigator and trial attorney with years of experience counseling clients in a wide spectrum of legal practice areas. The legal professionals at Eskew Law have not only a depth and breadth of legal knowledge and experience, but also an unwavering commitment to their clients. Whether pursuing an aggressive courtroom strategy to resolve your criminal, family law or personal injury case, or employing a negotiation approach to solving your case, Eskew Law can field the right skills for you.

Paul D. Ludwig has practiced in civil litigation and business law in Indianapolis since 1981, after graduation Magna Cum Laude from the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, bringing with him experience as an investigator for the Indiana Attorney General and legislative analyst for the Indiana Judicial Study Commission. His practice presently includes representation of individuals, banking institutions and corporations as transaction and litigation counsel, with an emphasis on protecting creditors' rights in collection of debt and secured transactions. He has lectured on these topics to trade groups, continuing legal education seminars and consumer groups. As plaintiff's counsel, his representation of a decedent's estate in City of Indianapolis Housing Authority v. Pippin, 726 N.E.2d 341, Ind. App., Mar 23, 2000, led to a major decision affirming the duty of landlords to maintain and design safe play areas for their tenants' children regardless of income. He offers flexible fee arrangements tailored to meet the client's needs, including contingent fee agreements in appropriate liability actions creditors' rights actions.

Jason was born in Lafayette, Indiana, but grew up in Brownsburg. Jason started college at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and eventually transferred and graduated from Loyola University New Orleans. While attending Loyola University New Orleans, he worked in the Loyola University Archives and at the Loyola University School of Law. After working as a partner at the firm of Yosha Cook Shartzer & Tisch, alongside the trial legend, Louis “Buddy” Yosha for nearly 13 years, Jason decided to start his own firm. Mr. Shartzer currently sits on the Brebeuf Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Board of Directors for the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. His accolades include an AV-rating (the highest rating an attorney can earn) from Martindale-Hubbell. He was also named in the “Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40” multiple years running, as well as the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers in 2014, a Rising Star in Super Lawyers multiple years, and a Distinguished Fellow recipient from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation in 2014.

Attorney Richard Batesky has devoted nearly 30 years of his life to helping his clients receive compensation after a car accident, construction site accident, or personal injury due to another person’s negligence. At Batesky Law Office, we devote ourselves to discovering the best way to achieve a favorable outcome for all of our clients. Our knowledge and experience allows us to develop strategies that meet your individual needs. Indianapolis personal injury attorney Richard Batesky provides practical advice and solid counsel on all aspects of your case. Our philosophy is to remain in close contact and help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case from all perspectives. Personal injury and bankruptcy cases are not easy to litigate and can take years to achieve a result. There will be setbacks and obstacles along the way and an experienced attorney can build a solid case for you. The Indianapolis injury attorneys at Batesky Law Office will be devoted to your case and helping you receive the most favorable outcome.