Atty. Jerome L. Withered
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About Jerome L. Withered at a glance
Jerome L. Withered is a Partner based in Lafayette, Indiana, practicing at Withered Burns, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1980) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana (1980). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1980) and Purdue University (B.S. University, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tippecanoe County (President, 2002), Indiana State (Board of Governors, 1994-1996) and American Bar Associations Indiana Trial Lawyers Association American Association for Justice and Patron. Serands clients in Lafayette, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lawyers help people find solutions --- that's what we do
- Whether you've been hurt in an accident, have a business problem, need your will rewritten, or have any number of other issues needing legal attention, we are here to help guide you through the legal process
- Call us and let us help you find the answers to your issues
- A native Hoosier and practicing lawyer in Lafayette since 1980, Jerry serves clients in personal injury cases and litigation of all types, represents small businesses, and works with individuals on estate planning
- He has tried a wide variety of jury trials and bench trials in personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, contract, real estate, business, estate, and other cases
- In his appeal work, he has argued cases before the U.S
- Court of Appeals (7th Circuit), the Indiana Supreme Court, and the Indiana Court of Appeals
Co-Author
- "Civil Trial Practice," West's Indiana Practice, Vols. 21 and 22, 1996
- Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Purdue University, 1981-1983, 2006
- Law Clerk to Chief Justice Richard M. Givan, Indiana Supreme Court, 1977-1979
- Deputy Public Defender, Tippecanoe County, 1980-1981
- Member, 1982-1997, Secretary, 1985-1986, President, 1986-1988 and Treasurer, 1988-1992, Indiana State Board of Law Examiners
- Chairman, Tippecanoe County Republican Party, 1989-1991
- Tippecanoe County Public Library (Board of Trustees, 1997— President, 2002-2003)
- Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Practice Areas Explained
Jerome L. Withered's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerome L. Withered handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Jerome L. Withered is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Jerome L. Withered is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jerome L. Withered is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Jerome L. Withered is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Jerome L. Withered is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Lafayette 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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