Atty. Jerry A. Garau
Jerry Garau represents individuals in medical malpractice and serious personal injury claims. He was named Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2019 after securing a $15 million verdict in a medical malpractice action and having that verdict affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
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Jerry A. Garau is a Member based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Garau Germano, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1987), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1987). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1986) and Franklin College (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations American Association for Justice Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors) American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Jerry Garau represents individuals in medical malpractice and serious personal injury claims
- He was named Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2019 after securing a $15 million verdict in a medical malpractice action and having that verdict affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Webster v
- CDI Ind., LLC, 917 F3d 574 (7th Cir. 2019)
- He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only fellowship of exemplary trial lawyers from the U.S. and Canada
- Membership in ACTL is limited to 1% of the total lawyer population in the U.S. and Canada
- He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and has been named an Indiana Super Lawyer every year since 2012
- Jerry began his career in 1986 after graduating with honors from the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis
- He has secured verdicts for individuals throughout the state of Indiana, and has argued before the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- He has served on the executive committee of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and is currently secretary of the organization
- In 1997, Jerry and four other attorneys started a firm focused on representing victims of medical malpractice
- That firm, now known as Garau Germano, P.C., has its offices in Indianapolis and represents individuals throughout the state
- In addition to the firm's work in medical malpractice, the firm also represents individuals in claims involving serious personal injury, sexual abuse, and nursing home negligence
- Current Employment Position Attorney Professional Associations Indianapolis Bar Association Indiana State Bar Association, Member, 1986 American Association for Justice Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Executive Committee American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow American Board of Trial Advocates Indiana Bar Foundation, Fellow Past Positions Hon. Patrick D. Sullivan, Indiana Court of Appeals, Law Clerk, 1986 to 1987 Honors Indiana Super Lawyers, 2012-2024 Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers, 2021-2024 Indiana Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2019 Indiana State Bar Association Civility Award, 2011 Classes & Seminars Speaker, Masters of Med-Mal Advocacy, ITLA Seminar, 2020 Speaker, Legal Ethics: Attorney Fees and Client Funds, NBI Seminar, 2017 Speaker, Illustrated Ethics: Case Studies to Avoid Legal Malpractice, NBI Seminar, 2013 Litigating to Win Through Advanced Trial Advocacy, NBI Seminar, 2010 Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury and Death Claims, PESI Seminar, 2006 Representative Cases Anonymous Hosp. v
- Spencer, 158 N.E.3d 380 (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2020) (Amicus counsel) Webster v
- CDI, Ind., LLC, 917 F.3d 574 (7th Cir. 2019) McKeen v
- Turner, 71 N.E.3d 833 (Ind. 2017) (Amicus counsel) Oaks v
- Chamberlain, 76 N.E.3d 941 (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2017) (Amicus counsel) Collip v
- Ratts, 49 N.E.3d 607 (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2015) Sharpsville Cmty
- Ambulance, Inc. v
- Gilbert, 47 N.E.3d 1265 (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2015) Helms v
- Rudicel, 986 N.E.2d 302 (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2013) Morse v
- Davis, 965 N.E.2d 148, (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2012) Lasley v
- Moss, 500 F.3d 586, (7th Cir. 2007) Ellenwine v
- Fairley, 818 N.E.2d 961, Ind (Ind. 2006)
- In re Estate of Wade, 768 N.E.2d 957, (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2002) Clemans v
- Wishard Memorial Hospital, 727 N.E.2d 1084, (Ind
- Ct
- App. 2000)
- Published Works Should Juries Know Whether the Medical Expert Practices What He Preaches, ITLA Verdict, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2008 The Effect of NCAA v
- Board of Regents on the NCAA's Power, 18 Indiana Law Review 937, 1987
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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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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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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