Ruckelshaus Kautzman Blackwell Bemis & Duncan, LLP
Litigation and Appeals | Serving Indianapolis, IN
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Details Attorney Leo T. Blackwell
Attorney M. Elizabeth Bemis
Attorney Andrew R. Duncan
Attorney John F. Kautzman - In Memoriam
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Attorney Leo T. Blackwell
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1985
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1985
Education:
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1984
- J.D.
- Indiana University, 1976
- B.S.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Lifelong member of the Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police
- President of Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 86 (4 years)
- Professional Police Officers Credit Union, Member, Board of Directors
- Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Drill Team, Member, Board of Directors
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Attorney M. Elizabeth Bemis
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 1992
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1992
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1994
Education:
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1992
- J.D.
- Franklin College, 1989
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
Attorney Andrew R. Duncan
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 2006
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2006
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2014
Education:
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2006
- J.D.
- Indiana University, Bloomington, 2002
- B.S.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow
- Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leader Series, Graduate, Class XII
Attorney John F. Kautzman - In Memoriam
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1985
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1985
Education:
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1984
- J.D.
- Indiana University, 1981
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Past President 2005; Current Member of Board of Directors
- Indianapolis Bar Association, President’s Award for Service to the Profession, 2013
- Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leader Series, Chairman/Moderator, 2010
- Indianapolis Bar Association Justice Center Task Force, Current Chair
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Judicial Selection Task Force, Past Chair
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow
- Indiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- National Conference of Bar Presidents, Executive Council
- Metropolitan Bar Caucus, President 2015 & 2016
- IU Student Foundation Board of Associates, Past President
- IU Foundation, President’s Award, 2003
- IU Alumni Association, Life Member
- American College of Trial Lawyers – Elected/Inducted 2012
- Listed In: Best Lawyers in America; Super Lawyers; Who’s Who in America