Atty. E. Davis Coots

Atty. E. Davis Coots

E. Davis Coots was admitted to the bar in 1969.

Carmel Carmel 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About E. Davis Coots at a glance

E. Davis Coots is a Member based in Carmel, Indiana, practicing at Coots, Henke & Wheeler Attorneys at Law, P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1969) and U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana (1971). Educated at Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana (J.D. Doctor, 1969) and Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois (cum laude, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Carmel, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • E. Davis Coots was admitted to the bar in 1969
  • He is licensed to practice in the Indiana and U.S District Courts for the Southern District of Indiana, U.S Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • He received his undergraduate degree from Monmouth College and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University (cum laude)
  • Dave is a member of the Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations
  • He is a member and past president of the Carmel City Council and past president of Carmel Plan Commission and Carmel Chamber of Commerce
  • Dave served as Carmel City attorney in 1982-1983
  • Dave is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and the Board of Managers of the Indianapolis Bar Association
  • He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of MetroBank and several closely held entities
  • Representative Cases Bauer v
  • Birk-Bauer, 872 N.E.2d 219 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2007) Koehler v
  • Culpepper, 867 N.E.2d 285 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2007) Oxford Financial Group, Ltd. v
  • Evans, 795 N.E.2d 1135 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2003) Quillen v
  • Quillen, 671 N.E.2d 98 (Ind. 1996) State v
  • Kuespert, 425 N.E.2d 229 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 1981) State v
  • Kuespert, 411 N.E.2d 435 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 1980) Needham v
  • Fred's Frozen Foods, Inc., 359 N.E.2d 544 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 1977) Wade v
  • Hopper, 993 F.2d 1246 (7th Cir. 1993) Published Works: Case Note Indiana University Law Journal, Spring, 1969 Professional Associations and Memberships: Indianapolis Bar Association Member Hamilton County Bar Association Member Indiana State Bar Association Member American Bar Association Member Carmel City Council Member Carmel City Council Past President Carmel Plan Commission Past President Carmel Chamber of Commerce Past President Indianapolis Bar Foundation Board of Director Indianapolis Bar Foundation Former Member Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Manager MetroBank Board of Director Past Employment Positions: Carmel City, Carmel City Attorney, 1982 - 1983

Practice Areas Explained

E. Davis Coots's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases E. Davis Coots handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Carmel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about E. Davis Coots

Where is E. Davis Coots's law office located?
E. Davis Coots's law practice is located in Carmel, Indiana. The firm is Coots, Henke & Wheeler Attorneys at Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does E. Davis Coots handle?
E. Davis Coots focuses on business, real estate, zoning, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has E. Davis Coots practiced law?
E. Davis Coots has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did E. Davis Coots go to law school?
E. Davis Coots earned their education at (J.D. Doctor, 1969); (cum laude, 1965).
How can I contact E. Davis Coots for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has E. Davis Coots received?
E. Davis Coots's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Doctor
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1969
cum laude
Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1969
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1971

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