Atty. James Stephen Stephenson

Atty. James Stephen Stephenson

James Stephen Stephenson is a lawyer practicing municipal, civil rights, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About James Stephen Stephenson at a glance

James Stephen Stephenson is a Shareholder based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Stephenson Morow & Semler, P.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, civil rights, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979), and Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1986). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1979) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indiana State Bar Association Defense Research Institute Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Stephen Stephenson is a lawyer practicing municipal, civil rights, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • James practices at Stephenson Morow & Semler, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Stephen Stephenson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Stephen Stephenson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

James Stephen Stephenson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →

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.

James Stephen Stephenson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James Stephen Stephenson is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Indiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James Stephen Stephenson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James Stephen Stephenson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →

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 James Stephen Stephenson

Where is James Stephen Stephenson's law office located?
James Stephen Stephenson's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Stephenson Morow & Semler, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Stephen Stephenson handle?
James Stephen Stephenson focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, civil rights, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Stephen Stephenson practiced law?
James Stephen Stephenson has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did James Stephen Stephenson go to law school?
James Stephen Stephenson earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact James Stephen Stephenson for a consultation?
You can contact James Stephen Stephenson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Stephen Stephenson received?
James Stephen Stephenson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1979
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1979
Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1986

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