jterry@lewis-kappes.com

317.639.1210

Practice Areas

Utility law; estate planning; and family law.

In her estate planning and family law practice, Jennifer assists people with their personal legal needs, including wills and trusts, divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption. In the area of utility law, Jennifer represents parties with matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission or involving public or municipal utilities. Jennifer has engaged in public interest work, including pro bono representation for child advocates and service to non-profit philanthropic organizations.

Education

Purdue University, B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, 1992; Indiana University - Bloomington, Magna Cum Laude, J.D., 1998.

Bar Admissions

Admitted to Indiana State Bar, 1998; U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, 1998.

Experience

Co-operative Engineer, Inland Steel 1988-1990; Process Engineer, Intel Corporation, 1992-95; Associate, Lewis & Kappes, P.C., 1998-2005; Director, Lewis & Kappes, P.C., 2005-Present.

Affiliations

Child Advocates Pro Bono Attorney Service Award, 2002; Board of Trustees, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Indiana Chapter (2002-2009) (President 2007-2009); Indianapolis Bar Association (Professional Responsibility Committee, Continuing Legal Education Co-Chair 2000-2001); Member, Indiana State Bar Association; Indy Hematology Education, Inc., Secretary; Carmel Dad's Club, coach; Reach for Youth, Board of Directors.

Publications and Presentations

Author: "Survey of Administrative Law," 40 Indiana Law Review 675, 2007;
"Survey of Administrative Indiana Law," 39 Indiana Law Review 749, 2006;
"Survey of Indiana Administrative Law," 42 Indiana Law Review 789, 2009.

Honors & Awards

Rising Star, "Indiana Super Lawyers" (Utilities, 2009);
Five Star Wealth Manager (2010);
Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series, Class XXXV