Atty. Robert Edward Shive

Atty. Robert Edward Shive

Robert E. Shive blends a full litigation practice with substantial involvement in mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination and collaborative law.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 31 J. Erfahrung 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Edward Shive at a glance

Robert Edward Shive is an Associate based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Emswiller, Williams, Noland & Clarke, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, and juvenile. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1996), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1996). Educated at Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis J.D. (—) and Indiana University B.A. History and English (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert E. Shive blends a full litigation practice with substantial involvement in mediation, arbitration, parenting coordination and collaborative law
  • While maintaining a primary practice of high asset, high conflict family law cases, Rob also practices general civil litigation, criminal defense, and business law.Rob also has significant experience in dealing with cases involving DCS/CPS, including CHINS actions, administrative appeals, and judicial review of DCS reports
  • This breadth of experience provides Rob with the background to handle complicated legal matters from a variety of angles and seek the best possible approach for his clients
  • Having represented radio and television stations, internet businesses, local restaurants, national corporations, scientific laboratories, real estate developers and other commercial enterprises, he brings that experience into complicated divorce disputes and custody battles.Rob is also a registered civil and domestic mediator having successfully mediated divorce actions, paternity cases, modifications, contempt actions, international custody disputes, property divisions, real estate litigations and construction cases
  • As a part of the movement towards out-of-court resolutions, Rob is also a family law arbitrator, parenting coordinator, and is trained as a collaborative law professional
  • He has also been a private and volunteer guardian ad litem.Rob has been listed as a Super Lawyer since 2014 in the area of Family Law

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Edward Shive's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Robert Edward Shive is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

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.

Robert Edward Shive is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Edward Shive is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert Edward Shive is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Juvenile Law

Robert Edward Shive is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile 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 Robert Edward Shive

Where is Robert Edward Shive's law office located?
Robert Edward Shive's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Emswiller, Williams, Noland & Clarke, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Edward Shive handle?
Robert Edward Shive focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business, juvenile. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Robert Edward Shive practiced law?
Robert Edward Shive has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Robert Edward Shive go to law school?
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How can I contact Robert Edward Shive for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Edward Shive received?
Robert Edward Shive's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis J.D.
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Indiana University B.A. History and English
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1996

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