Atty. Philip A. Sicuso
A partner at Bose McKinney & Evans, Phil Sicuso chairs the firm's Gaming Group. He is also a principal at Bose Public Affairs Group.
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Philip A. Sicuso is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Their practice focuses on business and government. Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1999). Active member of Appointments / Memberships International Masters of Gaming Law, Executive Committee International Association of Gaming Advisers Indiana State Bar Association Indianapolis Bar Association. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A partner at Bose McKinney & Evans, Phil Sicuso chairs the firm's Gaming Group
- He is also a principal at Bose Public Affairs Group
- Phil assists clients with legal matters and government and regulatory affairs, including extensive experience with casino gaming and state lottery law
- In addition, he works with clients on government procurement and contracting matters, which includes standard contracts, inter-governmental agreements and public-private partnerships
- His experience allows him to help government and private sector entities work together to create economic growth, as well as to counsel clients on a broad range of legal, regulatory and legislative issues
- Phil represents clients before multiple government agencies and at the Indiana General Assembly, where he is a registered lobbyist
- He has successfully worked with legislators and staff from both sides of the aisle
- Prior to re-entering private practice in 2010, Phil served as general counsel for the Indiana Gaming Commission during the administration of Governor Mitch Daniels
- Phil is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, an organization of pre-eminent gaming attorneys from around the world
- He was elected as Assistant Treasurer for 2025
- Phil has served as a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in the foster care system
- Honors / Awards Best Lawyers Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year (Gaming Law, 2021, 2023, 2026)
- Best Lawyers in America, 2020-2026
- Arthur May Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy and Commitment to Ethical Standards, Notre Dame Law School, 2002
- Varsity Monogram in Football, University of Notre Dame, 1999 Appearances / Publications Articles: Mentioned in 'Lots of Slots,' Las Vegas Review-Journal, July 14, 2023 Mentioned in 'SSCVA hopes for role in proposed Gary convention center,' Chicago Tribune, May, 21, 2023 Co-author 'Indiana: Mobile and Online to Assist the State ‘Back on Track'' for the September issue of G3, a global games and gaming magazine
- September 2020 Co-author 'Take Precautionary Measures Before Offering Sports Wagering Information in Your Business,' BME alert, January 2020 'Blurring the Lines: The Interplay Between Lotteries and Gaming,' G3 Magazine, June 2019 'Sicuso & Miranda: What the Omnibus Gaming Bill Means for Hoosier Casinos,' The Indiana Lawyer, May 2019 'Will Sports Betting Decision Open Door to More Virtual Sports Betting in the U.S.?' American Gaming Lawyer, Fall 2018 'Leaders share ideas, discuss efforts to help Hoosiers out of cycle of poverty,' The Criterion Online, The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis, March 4, 2016 Co-author, 'Gambling Games at IND Could Help You Fly Nonstop,' INside Edge Perspectives Column, Inside INdiana Business, August. 6, 2013 Presentations: Phil provided a video update on Indiana sports betting for International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL)
- The video on the IMGL website, was part of the IMGL Sports Betting Update, February 23, 2021 'Casino Gaming 101' National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, Summer Meeting, July 2023 'Committee on State-Federal Relations,' National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Summer Meeting, July 12, 2019 'Communications Issues for Gaming Regulators: Effective Ways to Ensure the Understanding of Regulatory Requirements and their Value,' Gaming Laboratories International University's 2019 Mid-Year Regional Gaming Regulators' Seminar, July 11, 2019 'Gaming Laws,' 2019 IndyBar Bench Bar Conference, June 21, 2019 'Blurring Lines: The Increasing Interplay Between Lotteries and Traditional Gaming Markets,' International Association of Gaming Advisors International Gaming Summit, June 6, 2019 'Impact of Proposed Sports Legislation,' Indianapolis Bar Association Brown Bag Seminar, December 11, 2018 'How Gaming Legislation Impacts All Hoosier Communities,' AIM Ideas Summit, 2018
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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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