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Clarissa Finnell is a incredibly experienced own family regulation lawyer in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a sturdy background in felony separation, divorce, toddler custody, and more.

Clarissa Finnell is a devoted legal professional at Schultz & Pogue, specializing in own family law cases. With over 24 years of revel in, she has efficiently represented clients in a extensive range of family law subjects, which include legal separation, divorce, infant support, child custody, paternity, and more. She is also properly-versed in dealing with stepparent adoption and guardianship instances.

Ms. Finnells full-size litigation revel in permits her to effectively control complicated and contested own family law instances. In addition to her function as a divorce and custody litigator, she is also a educated collaborative attorney, assisting clients solve their circle of relatives law disputes out of doors of court.

After finishing her undergraduate diploma in criminal justice at Indiana University, Ms. Finnell went directly to earn her Juris Doctor from IUs School of Law-Indianapolis in 1997. She has previously worked for the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society and some other circle of relatives regulation workplace in the place, that specialize in divorce, custody, and paternity instances, specifically those concerning fathers rights.

As a Registered Domestic Mediator and the 2020 Chair of the ADR phase of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Ms. Finnell is actively concerned in diverse prison associations, consisting of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Boone County Bar Association, Hamilton County Bar Association, AFCC, and Indiana Association of Mediators. She has been identified as a Rising Star by means of Super Lawyers magazine in 2011 and 2012, highlighting her as one of the top up-and-coming lawyers in Indiana.

Aside from her felony exercise, Ms. Finnell generously volunteers her time to seasoned bono and prison offerings, which include programs like the IBAs Ask a Lawyer and Legal Line.

Legal Issues

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
  • Collaborative Law
  • Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
  • Parenting Coordinator
  • Guardian Ad Litem

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Indiana Jurdictions
Indiana
Since 1997

Experience
  • Of Counsel
    Schultz & Pogue LLP
    2017
  • Partner
    Harden Jackson Law
    2011
  • Associate
    Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson
    2009
  • Senior Lawyer
    Cordell & Cordell
    2006
  • Staff Lawyer
    Indianapolis Legal Aid Society
    1998
Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Education School Logo
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D.
Graduation year: 1994
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington Education School Logo
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
B.A. | Criminal Justice
Graduation year: 1990
Associations
Indianapolis Bar Association Professional Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
has membership
Current
Hamilton County Bar Association Professional Association
Hamilton County Bar Association
has membership
Current
Indiana State Bar Professional Association
Indiana State Bar
has membership
Current
American Bar Association Professional Association
American Bar Association
has membership
Current
Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals Professional Association
Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals
has membership
Current
Collaborative Solutions Practice Group Professional Association
Collaborative Solutions Practice Group
has membership
2018 - Current
Boone County Bar Association Professional Association
Boone County Bar Association
has membership
2018 - Current
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Professional Association
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
has membership
2018 - Current
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
  • Retaines and Rates
    Contact for details
Location

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