lduvall@lewis-kappes.com

317.639.1210

Practice Areas

Energy and utility law.

After a distinguished career as an Indiana State Senator, Les Duvall reentered private practice with Lewis and Kappes in 1995. He has put his years of experience in government utility and energy regulation, as a Senator, Administrative Law Judge, and Chair of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, to use for his current clients. Mr. Duvall also frequently testifies before legislative bodies regarding proposed legislation or regulations that may adversely affect Lewis & Kappes clients.

Education

Butler University, A.B., 1948; Indiana University-Bloomington, J.D., 1949.

Bar Admissions

Indiana, 1950

Experience

Of Counsel, Lewis & Kappes, 1995-present; Member, Indiana Senate, 1966-85; Chair, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, 1986-89; Commissioner, Indiana Public Service Commission, 1958-61; Administrative Law Judge, Indiana Public Service Commission, 1957-58; Probate Commissioner, Marion County Probate Court, 1955-56; Adjunct Professor, Public Utility Regulation, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, 1990; Military Service, U.S. Army, 1943-46.

Affiliations

Fraternity, Sigma Delta Kappa Legal Fraternity (National President, 1959); Member, Indianapolis Bar Association (Board of Managers, 1958; Grievance Committee, 1962); Member, Indiana State Bar Association.