Attorney Bryan L. Ciyou, an Eagle Scout, lives each day on the bedrock principle of the Boy Scout Motto, “Be Prepared.” This way of life – his mantra – was then forged on the anvil of hardships endured during his significant humanitarian aid work in places like Haiti and Central America. In these countries, making a plan and executing it, and always being prepared, was not a choice but a necessity in order to survive daily life.A few years later, Mr. Ciyou attended Indiana University, Indianapolis, completing the honors program and graduating with a bachelor of arts, with distinction, in 1991; and from its law school with a doctor of jurisprudence, cum laude, in 1994. Mr. Ciyou then entered the private practice of law in 1994.
With his diverse life experiences and academic successes, Mr. Ciyou brings to the table, in every legal matter he handles, deft organizational and leadership skills. And he has a strong moral compass, personal values, and integrity, along with relentless drive – the keys to his success as a lawyer.
Professionally, Mr. Ciyou has extensive civil trial and appellate practice experience, having briefed and orally argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court. Further, Mr. Ciyou has researched, drafted, and filed Certiorari Petitions with the United States Supreme Court. Other professional interests include complex domestic relations, litigation, and business law.
Mr. Ciyou is also a prolific writer, publishing a number of professional articles each year; and he is sought after as a frequent presenter and lecturer for continuing education for other lawyers and other professionals. Mr. Ciyou’s written works and speaking topics range from the legal aspects of safety and security in the workplace, alternative dispute resolution, and complex domestic relations.
- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
- J.D. (1994) | Doctor of Jurisprudence
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- 1992 Honor Paper, Torts I, 1991
- Honors: Cum Laude
- Activities: Phi Delta Phi, Norris Inn (Legal Fraternity)
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- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
- B.A. (1991)
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- Honors: Deans List Spring 88 - Spring 91. Honors Program Completed, with Distinction, 1991
- Activities: Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha (Oratory Honors Fraternity), 1990; Vice President of the Student Body, 1989-90; Student Representative, Indiana University Board of Trustees, 1989-90; Student Representative, IUPUI Faculty Counsel, 1989-90; Vice President of the Intercollegiate Debate Team, 1989-90; Research Grant: “The Application of Information Theory to Communication Theory”, 1989
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- Attorney
- Ciyou & Associates, P.C.
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- General Counsel (Outside)
- Indy 1500 Gun & Knife Show
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- GC for the the oldest and one of the largest events of its kind in the United States
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- Ciyou & Dixon, P.C.
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- Practice Concentrations: Appellate, Domestic Relations, Criminal, Complex Litigation
- Expert Witness
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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- United States v. Rafael Oscar Valdes, et al., Case No. 12-80234. Qualified as expert in firearms and firearms parts identification
- Contract Criminal Appellate Attorney
- Marion County Public Defender Agency, Appellate Division
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- Adjunct Professor
- Indiana University, Kelly School of Business
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- Adjunct Professor, Columbus, IN, Course: Commercial Law I
- Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students
- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
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- Honors Program, Faculty. Taught during Summer of 1997.
- Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students
- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
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- Honors Program, Faculty. Taught during Summer of 1996
- Law Clerk and Associate for Judith Stimson
- Buck, Berry, Landau & Breunig
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- Indiana Practice Concentration: Family Law
- Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students
- Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
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- Honors Program, Faculty. Taught during Summer of 1993
- Law Clerk
- Johnson County Prosecutor's Office
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- Sex Crimes
- Law Clerk
- Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones
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- Insurance Defense
- 2018 Edition, Gun Laws by State: Reciprocity and Gun Laws Quick Reference Guide
- Peritus Holdings
- 2017 Edition, Gun Laws by State: Reciprocity and Gun Laws Quick Reference Guide
- Peritus Holdings
- 2016 Edition, Gun Laws by State: Reciprocity and Gun Laws Quick Reference Guide
- Peritus Holdings
- R.E. v. M.S., 43 N.E.3d 1276
- Indiana Supreme Court
- Title 1 Firearms and Their Regulation
- National Business Institute, St. Louis, MO
- Child Custody and Visitation in Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
- NBI
- Family Law in Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
- NBI
- Complex Divorce Issues for the Indiana Practitioner, Indianapolis, IN
- NBI
- Child Custody and Shared Parenting in Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
- NBI
- Paralegals in Family Law Practice in Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
- NBI
- Active Counter-Measures Handgun Training
- Steve Tarani
- Tactical Management of Acute Trauma
- Active Trauma Management
- Defensive Pistol 150
- Gunsite Academy, Inc.
- Carbine 123
- Gunsite Academy, Inc.
- Tactical Treatment of Gunshot Wounds
- Doc Gunn, Inc.
- Distinguished
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
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- Indiana State Bar Association # 17906-49
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- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member
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- Martindale-Hubbell, BV Rated
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- Second Amendment Foundation
- Life Member
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- Gun Owners of America
- Life Member
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- National Rifle Association
- Life Member
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- Safari Club International
- Life Member
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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- MyLawCLE
- Advisory Board Member
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- Mill No. 9
- Board of Directors, President
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- Activities: Mill No. 9 is a large Indianapolis condominium redevelopment complex
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- Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
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- Activities: Building Medical Building in Honduras, San Pedro Sula, February 9th to 16th, 1998.
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- Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
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- Activities: Building community center/church. in Honduras, San Pedro Sula June 7th to 14th, 1991
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- Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
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- Activities: Continuing building onto compound for school, hospital, living quarters and church in Haiti, Grand Goave, January 1st to 16th, 1990.
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- Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
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- Activities: Building facilities compound for school, hospital, living quarters and church in Haiti, Grande Goave, May 5th thru 12th, 1987
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- Mill No. 9
- Board of Directors, Secretary
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- Activities: Mill No. 9 is a large Indianapolis condominium redevelopment complex
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- Greenwood Christian Church
- Missions Committee Director
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- Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
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- Activities: Building medical facility and community center in Haiti, Cap Haitian, June 8th thru 29th, 1985.
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- Humanitarian Aid
- Humanitarian Aid Worker
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- Activities: Building school in Haiti, Grande Goave, September 11th to 21st, 1984
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- Greenwood Christian Church
- Missions Committee Member
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- Indiana Supreme Court
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- U.S. Tax Court
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- 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
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Intellectual Property
- English: Spoken, Written
- Website
- Ciyou & Associates - Indianapolis Family Law Advocates