stuchman@lewis-kappes.com

317.639.1210

Practice Areas

Immigration and nationality law; real estate; corporate and business law; intellectual property; entertainment law.

Steve Tuchman’s practice focuses primarily upon a wide variety of immigration issues. In addition, he calls upon many years of experience in real estate and business related matters and is a Commissioner on the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission. He has assisted numerous clients to obtain visas to enter the United States and resolve disputes with immigration authorities. Mr. Tuchman has written and lectured widely on immigration and nationality law.

He speaks Danish as a second language and serves as the Honorary Consul for Denmark in Indiana and Kentucky.

Mr. Tuchman is also active in the Indianapolis arts community, currently serving as a Commissioner on the Indiana Arts Commission, Chairman of the American Cabaret Theatre’s Board of Directors, and has represented clients in the sports and entertainment fields.

In October 2005, Mr. Tuchman was appointed by the Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations to represent the Government of Mexico and its Consulate in Indianapolis.

Education

Indiana University, B.A., 1968; Indiana University, J.D., 1971; City College, London, England, 1971.

Bar Admissions

Indiana, 1971; Indiana Supreme Court - Registered Mediator.

Experience

Adjunct Professor, Real Estate Law, Indiana University School of Business, 1983-84; Melvin Simon & Assoc., Inc., 1973-1981; Attorney in private practice, 1981-1990; Lewis & Kappes, P.C., 1990-Present

Affiliations

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Chair, Indiana Chapter, 1994-1996; Board of Governors, 1994-1996; several terms as liaison to the Nebraska Service Center); Indianapolis Committee on Foreign Relations (Chair, 1998-Present); Vice-President, Planned Parenthood of Central Indiana, 1989, President 1991-1992; Member, Indianapolis Bar Association (Grievance Committee, 1986-; Long Range Plans Committee, 1987-88); Member, Indiana State Bar Association (House of Delegates, 1986-); Indianapolis Bar Foundation; Commissioner, Indiana Arts Commission, 2000-present; American Cabaret Theatre, (Chairman of the Board, 2001-present).

Honors and Awards

Indiana Super Lawyer (Immigration, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)
Sagamore of the Wabash, 2004