Christopher Adam Pearcy

Christopher Adam Pearcy

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Insurance, Litigation ... +5 more

54 Monument Circle, Ste 400, Indianapolis, IN

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

Chris has represented both Defendants and Plaintiffs in a wide variety of personal injury actions. Such actions include auto accidents, slip and fall, construction accidents, a large disasters. He is currently defending over 62 claims of death and injury stemming from the Indiana State Fair Stage collapse in 2011.

22 years

30%
Insurance 25%

Chris regularly represents insurance companies and individuals in insurance coverage disputes, including bad faith, fire loss, coverage opinions, subrogation actions, duty to defend/indemnify, and other insurance related disputes.

22 years

25%
Litigation 20%

Chris is an experienced litigator capable handling a variety of litigation from pre-suit, through discovery, trial, and appeal. The majority of the legal matters he handles involve one or more of these stages of litigation.

22 years

20%
Business 5%

Chris can assist you with most of the legal needs associated with your business, including formation, operations, and employment issues.

22 years

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Chris has reviewed or drafted countless contracts and agreements and can advise you regarding the type of contract you may need or your rights under an existing contract. He can also pursue or defend a lawsuit to enforce or protect your rights under the contract.

22 years

5%
Employment and Labor 5%

Chris represents both employers and employees in employment disputes, including wage claims, discrimination, and other employment issues.

22 years

5%
Insurance Fraud 5%

Chris regularly represents insurance company's in Examination Under Oath and the investigation of questionable losses.

22 years

5%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

Chris represents both landlord's and tenants in housing disputes.

22 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-275 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 21 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 20 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2005

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Hume Smith Geddes Green & Simmons, LLP

54 Monument Circle, Ste 400, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

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Christopher Adam Pearcy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Housing

I just needed a little direction which he provided, in a timely manner.

Posted by JamesJoburnLeonard | February 24, 2014

Assisted me greatly with a delinquent tenant

Assisted me in eviction and damages incurred regarding a tenant/rental unit. Utmost professionalism displayed, responsiveness and overall meeting objectives.

Posted by Sarah | May 3, 2013

Highly Recommend

Christopher Pearcy was a fantastic asset to me during a time when I needed guidance and assistance with a company. He walked me through the process and my options with great patience and clarity. He made me feel very comfortable with all of the decisions that were made and guided me to achieved the... best possible results for me. I would greatly recommend Christopher in need of legal guidance, he made things pleasant in an unpleasant situation.

Posted by joe | February 25, 2013

Helped me out with another law firm

Chris was refered to me by a friend and did a real nice job helping me solve a problem I had with another lawyer.

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Christopher Adam Pearcy's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Terry

Business lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a consummate professional and well regarded attorney in Indianapolis."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William McKenna

Business lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Pearcy. In the past I have referred several clients to Mr. Pearcy for issues ranging from litigation to contracts and they have always been satisfied with the results of his work and his professionalism."

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William McKenna

Intellectual property lawyer

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William Winingham

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Volunteer of the Month, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB)

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Senior Partner, Hume Smith Geddes Green & Simmons, LLP

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Campbell Kyle & Proffitt

Associations

2012 - Present

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

Trial Tactics Committee

2011 - 2015

Indianapolis Bar Association

Bar Leader Series, Class IX

Sample of Legal Cases

Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse Litigation

Won at Indiana Supreme Court

Colip v. Swanson

My client was dismissed on summary judgment per our position that it did not have a safety duty to the Plaintiff. The other Defendants were eventually required to settle the matter in the seven figures.

Buchanan vs. Brad's Gold Club

Pending Transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court

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Education

2003

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

CPCU Society, Central Indiana Chapter

Seminar on Insurance Ethics

2012

Property Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Claims Bad Faith in Fire Loss Claims

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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