Atty. Stephen Merle Coons

Atty. Stephen Merle Coons

Mr. Stephen Merle Coons is a lawyer practicing securities, corporate law, insurance.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Merle Coons at a glance

Stephen Merle Coons is a business, securities, and insurance attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1971), U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern Distr (1972), Georgia (1994), and North Carolina (2006). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1971) and Wabash College (A.B., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Stephen Merle Coons is a lawyer practicing securities, corporate law, insurance
  • Stephen received a A.B. degree from Wabash College in 1963, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Stephen practices in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Merle Coons's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Stephen Merle Coons is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Securities Law

Stephen Merle Coons is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

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

Stephen Merle Coons 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 Stephen Merle Coons

Where is Stephen Merle Coons's law office located?
Stephen Merle Coons's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Merle Coons handle?
Stephen Merle Coons focuses on business, securities, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Stephen Merle Coons practiced law?
Stephen Merle Coons has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Stephen Merle Coons go to law school?
Stephen Merle Coons earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1963).
How can I contact Stephen Merle Coons for a consultation?
You can contact Stephen Merle Coons 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 Stephen Merle Coons received?
Stephen Merle Coons's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1971
A.B.
Wabash College
- 1963

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern Distr
Admitted: 1972
Georgia
Admitted: 1994
North Carolina
Admitted: 2006

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