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Michael L. Schultz
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  • Indiana
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MIKE SCHULTZ concentrates his practice on representing commercial and residential policyholders in high risk, high value disputes over insurance claims and claim handling. He frequently litigates large property damage cases involving claims of breach of the insurance agreements and bad faith by insurance companies, as well as claims against third parties for personal injuries and property damage. Mike also has litigated extensively in the areas of employment law, civil rights, toxic torts, unincorporated associations, and general contract disputes. He routinely handles employment related disputes, representing both businesses and employees. Mike lectures frequently on insurance litigation matters and federal employment law compliance. He represents clients in both state and federal appeals and has presented oral arguments before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals.

Mike is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, all federal district courts in Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court and in all Indiana state courts. He has extensive trial experience, including civil jury trials and bench trials in insurance, employment, civil rights, property damage and business matters.

Education
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
J.D. | Law
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University of South Dakota
B.S.
Honors: Presidential Alumni Scholar, manga cum laude
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Professional Experience
Partner
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
If You Have A Fire Don’t Get Burned
Indiana Business Lawyer Blog
Speaking Engagements
Amendments to the FMLA and ADA, Workplace Law seminar
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Professional Associations
United Way of Central Indiana
Member, Public Policy Subcommittee
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Young Actors Theate
Member, Board of Directors
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Indiana State Bar Association
Member
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American Bar Association
Member
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Indianapolis Bar Association
Member
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Boone County Bar Association
Member
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Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Member
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Electric Cooperative Bar Association
Member
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American Association for Justice
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
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7th Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Practice Areas
    Insurance Claims
    Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Civil Rights
    Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Areas
  • Bad Faith Insurance Practices
  • Insurance Claims Handling
  • Insurance Agent Errors & Omissions
Languages
  • English
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Michael L. Schultz's Website Profile
Website
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP Website
Website
Indiana Bad Faith Insurance Attorney
Blog
Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP
Indianapolis, IN
Capital Center North
251 North Illinois Street
Suite 1800
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Toll-Free: (888) 337-7766
Telephone: (317) 269-2500 Ext. 216
Fax: (317) 269-2514