Atty. Edward J. Merchant

Atty. Edward J. Merchant

Edward J. Merchant is an established trial lawyer and trusted advisor who represents individuals and organizations on a variety of legal matters.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Edward J. Merchant at a glance

Edward J. Merchant is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on wills, dui/dwi, trusts, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in States of Indiana (2007), United States District Court, Southern Ditrict of Indiana (2007), United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana (2007), and Indiana (2007). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S., 2003). Active member of U, S, and Wells Leadership Award, 2003 Lawrence A. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Edward J. Merchant is an established trial lawyer and trusted advisor who represents individuals and organizations on a variety of legal matters
  • A life-long Hoosier, Ed serves his clients with the highest level of professionalism, skill and integrity
  • Ed was named a partner of the firm in January, 2014
  • REPRESENTATIVE CASES:• Town of Clarksville v
  • Shirley Makowsky, 948 N.E.2d 871 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2011)• Indiana Public Employee Retirement Fund (PERF) v
  • Paul R. Bryson, 983 N.E.2d 172 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2012), trans denied• Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board v
  • Theodore Comer, 26 N.E.3d 57 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2015)• The Board of Works of The City of Lake Station, et al. v
  • William Taylor, 45A05-1508-CT-01189 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2015)• City of Peru v
  • Sam Finnegan, 52A04-1605-MI-01004 (Ind
  • Ct
  • App. 2016)• Evans v
  • Poskon, et al., 1:07-CV-00592 (U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2013)• Neuhausel v
  • City of Indianapolis, et al, 1:12-cv-1082 (U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2014)• Pennington, v
  • City of Indianapolis, et al, 1:13-CV-139 (U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2015)• Carter v
  • Antwon Keyes and City of Indianapolis, 1:14-cv-1845 (U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2016)• Sturm v
  • Catherine Hedges, 1:14-cv-00848 (U.S
  • District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2017)

Practice Areas Explained

Edward J. Merchant's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward J. Merchant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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DUI / DWI Defense

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Trusts

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 Indianapolis 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 Edward J. Merchant

Where is Edward J. Merchant's law office located?
Edward J. Merchant's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward J. Merchant handle?
Edward J. Merchant focuses on wills, dui/dwi, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Edward J. Merchant practiced law?
Edward J. Merchant has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Edward J. Merchant go to law school?
Edward J. Merchant earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Edward J. Merchant for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 2007
B.S.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 2003

Bar Admissions

States of Indiana
Admitted: 2007
United States District Court, Southern Ditrict of Indiana
Admitted: 2007
United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2007
Indiana
Admitted: 2007

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