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Patrick A. Elward
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Biography
Patrick concentrates his practice in litigation of plaintiffs' personal injury. He received his law degree, cum laude, from Indiana University in 1981 and his undergraduate degree from Ball State University, summa cum laude, in 1978. He was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1981. Elward has routinely handled personal injury cases throughout his law career. Patrick provided co-counsel in a high-profile, injury case involving a paralyzed six-year-old girl against an amusement park (Hunt v. Old Indiana). In addition to handling paralysis cases, he has successfully prosecuted plaintiff personal injury claims for brain injuries, severe burn injuries, serious orthopedic injuries and wrgonful death claims. Elward is also a published commentator, having co-authored, Discovery of Experts and Destructive Testing, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Practice Skills Book, 1981. Elward has been rated AV preeminent for 21 years in a row by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards.
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Contingency
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Licensed in Indiana for 44 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Bingham Greenebaum Doll, LLP
10 W Market St Ste 2700, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-4900
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Posted by Pamela | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Gentle Strength
Pat represented us after an accident (a car hit husband, while he was riding a motorcycle). We were referred to Pat by our Estate Planning atty. As we have not needed an injury/accident lawyer before, he explained everything with gentle patience-- as if we were the only people he was working with...
Patrick A. Elward's Lawyer Endorsements
"Pat and I were co-counsel in a product liability case a couple years ago. Pat was knowledgeable of the law, always prepared, professional, and sought the best outcome for the client. I would both work with him again, and recommend him highly."
"Pat is a great guy and a fine lawyer. I endorse this lawyer for all areas of plaintiffs' personal injury work."
"I have known Pat for over 30 years. He is an exemplary trial lawyer and works diligently for his clients. He always has his clients best interests in mind. You cannot find a better attorney to help you after an accident or injury."
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Experience
Honors
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent Rated - Highest Rating Possible, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1978 - Present
Attorney, Bingham Greenebaum Doll (formerly Bingham Summers Welsh & Spilman
Associations
1981 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Indiana State BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pavlik v. Fisher
homeowner's limits settlement
Hammond v. Links
significant 6-figure settlement
Harlan v. Hershey's
5-figure settlement
Jana Gravelie and Jim Gravelie
significant 6-figure settlement
Jones v. D Transport
high 6-figure settlement with contested liability
Peak v. Klemp
auto policy limits settlement - mid 6-figures
Linda Goy
6-figure settlement
Osterud v. Schunk Supermarkets
mid 6-figure settlement
Melinda Bundy v. Biomet
6-figure settlement
Bret Collignon
6-figure settlement
Norris v. Eagle Transport
mid 6-figure settlement
Jane Doe v. Stepfather
7-figure settlement
Estate of Allen v. Van Go Transport
adult wrongful death statutory limits paid
Mary Grimm
7-figure settlement
Shield v. Millis Transfer
mid 7-figure settlement
Rouselang v. Jewish Hospital
mid 7-figure settlement
Estate if Mulligan v. Cox
7-figure settlement
Mack v. Icehouse
split 7-figure policy limits with another shooting victim
Turner v. Truck & Parts of Indy
mid 7-figure settlement
Quick v. Rhode
mid 6-figure jury verdict
Quick v. Rhode
mid 6-figure jury verdict
Hunt v. Old Indiana Amusement Park
multi-million dollar settlement
Heinzman v. Brown Trucking
7-figure settlement
Layton Dairy v. Boone County REMC
high 6-figure trial verdict and economic loss
Education
1981
Indiana University H. McKinne School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Ball State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
1981
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
Discovery of Experts and Destructive Testing