Colin Edward Flora
Associate Civil Litigation Attorney - Pavlack Law, LLC
I was born and raised on a small family farm as the son of two high school math teachers. I had the great fortune of growing up next door to my grandparents. My grandfather taught me the meaning and rewards of a hard day's work. I used those lessons to excel both academically and personally resulting in the great honor of being named in the inaugural class of Indiana University’s Herbert Presidential Scholars. While in undergrad, I was fortunate enough to be granted the opportunity to work as a research assistant for Professor David C.W. Parker which gave me the opportunity to develop my research skills, co-author an academic paper, and present that paper at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association. After completing my undergraduate degree a year early, I enrolled in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law where I graduated with honors. While in law school I gained experience at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and at Cohen & Malad, LLP. I now have the great pleasure of working with one of the finest attorneys I have had the pleasure of knowing in Eric Pavlack as I continue to enjoy the rewards of a hard day’s work.
I currently focus my practice on civil litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. This ranges from personal injury to class actions and other complex litigation matters. At the heart of my practice is focusing on providing the best services to my clients that are possible. I pride myself on my ability to tackle even the most complex legal matters. I have dealt with such complex issues as federal preemption doctrine in the realm of medical devices as well as the issue of certifying multi-state class action cases.
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- J.D. (2011) | Law
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Glenn D. Peters Scholar; Dean's Tutorial Society Contracts Fellow; Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence; numerous times appointed to Dean's List
- Indiana University - Indiana University-South Bend
- B.A. (2008) | Political Science
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- While in undergrad I was a research assistant to Professor David C.W. Parker which resulted in the creation of the most comprehensive database ever built on the Base Realignment and Closure Commissions (BRAC). It also resulted in the co-authorship and presentation of a paper on BRAC at the 2007 Midwest Political Science Association annual meeting in Chicago. Additionally, I spent a summer studying the institutions of the European Union in Belgium, Luxembourg, and France. I also spent my last fall semester and summer session studying at the Bloomington campus.
- Honors: Graduated with High Distinction; Phi Eta Sigma member - National Honor Society; Herbert Presidential Scholar - member of inaugural class; Chancellor Merit Award; Dean's List each semester
- Associate Civil Litigation Attorney
- Pavlack Law, LLC
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- Law Clerk
- Cohen & Malad, LLP
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- Legal Intern
- Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
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- Survey of Recent Developments in Real Property Law
- Indiana Law Review
- Indiana Real Property Law Update
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana Supreme Court Rules PCF Cannot Defend Against Petition to Recover Excess Damages When Healthcare Provider Admits Liability
- Medical Liability Monitor, Dec. 2012, vol. 37, at 2-3.
- Practitioner's Guide to the Voluntary Payment Doctrine
- 37 S. Ill. U. L.J. 91 (2012)
- Survey of Recent Developments in Real Property Law
- 45 Ind. L. Rev. 1305
- Rising Star
- Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
- The Rising Stars list is developed using the same patented multiphase selection process used for the Super Lawyers list except: To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state are named to Rising Stars.
- Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- The Norman Lefstein Award of Excellence is given to graduating law students who have contributed 200+ hours of pro bono service throughout their law school career.
- Pro Bono Gold Level Volunteer
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- Awarded for 200+ hours of pro bono service.
- Dean's Tutorial Society Contracts Fellow
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- The Dean's Tutorial Society provides comprehensive academic support to first-year students. Its members are selected based upon academic achievement in a particular subject. The student is then designated as a Society Fellow in that particular subject. Many students qualify for multiple subjects yet are limited to lecturing on only one subject each semester.
- Glenn D. Peters Scholarship
- Glenn D. Peters Law School Scholarship Fund
- Applicant must be a resident of the U.S. District Court Northern Indiana District, and must be a full-time student at an accredited law school. Selection is based upon academic ability.
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Member
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- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member
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- Midwest Political Science Association
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- Indiana
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Appeals & Appellate
- Personal Injury
- Workers' Compensation
- Products Liability
- Business Law
- Medical Malpractice
- Employment Law
- Consumer Law
- Car Accidents
- Class Action Litigation
- Complex Litigation
- General Civil
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Lemon Law