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Joan Elizabeth Champagne
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Biography
I founded White and Champagne in order to help people and their families resolve their legal disputes with compassion and respect. I take a practical, yet creative approach to issues involving divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and parenting time. I am also a registered Domestic Relations Mediator. Additionally, I am a trained Guardian Ad Litem, a Parenting Coordinator, and a Collaborative Law Professional.
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Licensed in Indiana for 27 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1998
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Location
White and Champagne
5255 Winthrop Ave. Suite 170, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
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Joan Elizabeth Champagne's Reviews
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Posted by Ronald | June 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Client
Joan was very p[rofessional in ability to make sure I understood what was before me and what all could happen during this process. Her words were soft and made plain. She did not push me one way or another she left it up to me on my direction.
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Professional and thorough
Joan was great! I retained her services for a divorce proceeding and she gave me her undivided attention, communicated with me regularly and thoroughly and helped me cut through my emotions to focus on what mattered to the court.
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Respondent in a divorce case.
White & Champagne were very direct and honest. They are a firm that has earned my trust. I would definitely do business with them and I would refer friends and loved ones to them as well. I can describe the firm with three words. 1. Trustworthy. 2. Competent. (Extremely) 3. Fair.
Posted by Jayne | June 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Highly Recommend
Joan Champagne was my lawyer in two legal matters. Both times Joan was successful in achieving the outcome I wanted. Joan truly is one of the good ones. I would highly recommend Joan for any legal matter. Joan is smart and professional and will work hard to accomplish a winning result. Thanks Joan.
Posted by anonymous | June 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Joan Champagne
Excellent experience with attorney and staff. Objective with common sense, yet looking out for my best interests. Highly recommend!!!
Joan Elizabeth Champagne's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I have met with and referred Joan for family law matters. I appreciate her approach and how she answers clients questions."
"Joan and I have worked together on emotional family law matters. Those cases require the attorneys to separate from the emotions and help the clients look at their assets from a business perspective. It is a pleasure to work with Joan and know that she is thinking about the best interests of her clients."
"Joan and I are friends and colleagues. I have worked with her and on opposing sides. Joan works tirelessly for her clients and practices with great integrity. I highly recommend her legal services to anyone."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Joan for more than 15 years and I have always found her to be hard-working, honest & fair."
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"I first locked-horns with Joan when she was a Prosecutor. She went after a lot of dead-beat parents for child support arrearages. She is tough! Now in private practice, her client's are able to put her experience to work for themselves. Although she is tough on the opposition, she has a great sense of humor and compassion that her client's will find comforting during what are often difficult, emotional cases."
"It is my pleasure to work with Joan every day. She works hard for her clients. She is ethical, professional and practical."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Family Law, Super Lawyers
2022
Family Law, SuperLawyers
2021
Family Law, Super Lawyers
2020
Family Law, Super Lawyers
2019
Family Law, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Family Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates
2018
Family Law, Super Lawyers
2017
Distinguished Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
2016
Top 24 Best Divorce Lawyers in Indianapolis, Expertise.com
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Women's Caucus Scholarship award, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, White and Champagne
2007 - 2008
Staff Attorney, Liberty Mutual Group
2004 - 2006
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney: Child Support and Juvenile Law,, Jefferson County and Switzerland County Prosecutor's Office
2000 - 2004
Staff Attorney: Family Law, Guardianships, Estate Planning,, UAW Legal Service Plans
1998 - 2000
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Marion County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2017 - Present
Hamilton County Mock Trial CompetitionJudge, Mock Trial Competition
2016 - Present
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of LawLady Justice Program Volunteer
2016 - Present
Indiana Kids ElectionVolunteer
2016 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMentor Connect program (Committee member and mentor)
2015 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationSolo and Small Firm Conference planning committee
2015 - Present
Hamilton County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationProfessionalism Committee
2014 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationAlternative Dispute Resolution Section
2012 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationCourt House Art Committee
2010 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationPublic Relations Committee
1998 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationFamily & Juvenile Law Section
1998 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2018 - 2021
Indianapolis Bar AssociationExecutive Committee, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
2016 - 2016
Westfield in LightsVolunteer
2014 - 2016
FUSE (Families United For Support and Encouragement), Greenfield, INBoard Member (Vice President 2015-)
2014 - 2017
Indiana State Bar AssociationChair, Public Relations Committee
2011 - 2023
KidsVoiceGuardian Ad Litem
2011 - 2012
Montgomery County Youth Services BureauCourt Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
2010 - 2014
Indianapolis Bar AssociationPublicity Committee
2010 - 2012
Hancock County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2015
Sagamore Inn of CourtBarrister
Education
1998
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Indiana University-Bloomington
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Mediator Coaching Program
Coach
2016
Speaker, Indiana Kids Election Day
Indiana Kids Election
2015
Speaker, Applied Professionalism Seminar
Attorney Civility: Perspectives from the Benches and the Trenches
2015
Professional Responsibility in Action: Ethical Considerations when Handling Email and Social Media as Attorneys
Ask an Attorney Panel
2013
Judge, Marion County Prosecutor's Office Trial Advocacy Training
Trial Advocacy
2012
Speaker, Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer
Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer
2012
Judge, Client Counseling Competition, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Client Counseling
2011
Panelist, Law Practice Management Program, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Client Intake and Contracts
Languages
English