James Forest Ludlow

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James Forest Ludlow

4.9
22 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident ... +10 more

Main Office, 9520 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN

Virtual Consultation Available

About James

Biography

Indianapolis based Indiana Accident and Personal Injury Attorney. Contact Ludlow Law. I can help!

A Great Financial Recovery Is No Accident: Getting You the Compensation You Deserve.

Practice Areas

13

Practice Areas

Car Accident 40%

39 years

40%
Personal Injury 40%

39 years

40%
Trucking Accident 10%

39 years

10%
Animal and Dog Bites 1%

1%
Birth Injury 1%

1%
Brain Injury 1%

1%
Defective and Dangerous Products 1%

1%
Medical Malpractice 1%

1%
Motorcycle Accident 1%

1%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 1%

1%
Slip and Fall Accident 1%

1%
Spinal Cord Injury 1%

1%
Wrongful Death 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 38 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1987

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois

State: Illinois

Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

James Ludlow, Attorney at Law, PC

Main Office, 9520 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46229

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James Ludlow, Attorney at Law, PC

Southside Location by Appointment Only, 435 E. Main Street, Suite 125, Greenwood, IN, 46143

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James Ludlow, Attorney at Law, PC

Northside Location by Appointment Only, I-69 & 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46229

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James Forest Ludlow's Reviews

5 star

(18)

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Posted by Don | October 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Field service engineer

Mr. Ludlow was very helpful always made sure to keep me updated worked hard at getting me what I deserved. Thank you Sir

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Grateful Clients

Mr James Ludlow was/is very personable and very good at keeping us updated on what was going on with our case. Mr Ludlow was very concerned with our injuries and wanted to make sure that before trying to settle our case, we were truly doing better. We would highly recommend Ludlow Law Office to our f...amily, friends and strangers!

Posted by anonymous | April 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommended attorney

I had my very first auto accident and needed help with my claim. I had never hired a lawyer before, and I found Mr Ludlow by online search and hired him based on his highly rated reviews. I am very grateful for his assistance. Throughout the process, he was kind, reassuring and professional as was al...l of his staff. He helped me with my case and I was very satisfied with the outcome. I would highly recommend Mr Ludlow to anyone that needs an excellent lawyer to handle an accident claim.

Posted by Dennis | July 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer! No Tricks or Gimmicks

Mr. Ludlow came recommended, after I was in a major semi accident. After a met & greet, I hired Mr. Ludlow and his team. The accident will cause me to have problems the rest of my life. I was very fortunate to have Mr. Ludlow explain the process to me, since I was nervous and naive about the proce...ss. Since I had ongoing issues, my case lasted a little bit longer. But Mr. Ludlow and his team kept me informed and promptly answered any questions that I had. We had a lot of meetings and Mr. Ludlow would always accommodate my schedule. There were several mediations and Mr. Ludlow never made me feel rushed, to settle. He always gave me the pro's & con's, but it was always my decision. Although we did settle prior to trial, I feel very confident that Mr. Ludlow and his team were well prepare to litigate the case. If anyone I know ever has to go through something like I did, your firm (Mr. Ludlow) will be who I recommend. Thank You

Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Intelligent and determined lawyer

I was the passenger in a head-on collision and was severely injured. My medical bills had been piling up long before I decided to contact an attorney, and by that time the statute of limitations was close to ending. I found Mr. Ludlow on Avvo and chose him based on his ratings/reviews. I’m so glad th...at I did, because I’m not sure another attorney would have been as thorough and attentive as he was. There were times that he called me later in the evenings, and even on weekends, so I have no doubt he was doing his best work. While the case took about a year and a half to come to a close, he stayed in contact with me every step of the way, always explained what was going on, and assured me that he was taking care of things. My medical bills are finally taken care of because of the work Mr. Ludlow and his team put into my case. From the very beginning, being up against the statute of limitations deadline, he was efficient but still paid attention to all the details, and I have no doubt that’s why he had so many great reviews from others. Mr. Ludlow and his team are worth it, and I am 100% a satisfied client who will recommend him to anyone in the future.

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James Forest Ludlow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Shartzer

Car accident lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Jay on a number of cases and am always impressed by his knowledge and experience. In the vast sea of attorneys, I can say first hand that Jay Ludlow is the real deal."

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Marc Sedwick

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked with Jay on numerous cases and have always been impressed with his attention to detail and advocacy on behalf of his clients."

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Randal Klezmer

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a great attorney, compassionate, smart and hardworking. I highly recommend Jay."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Matthew Golitko

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lee Christie

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jay Ludlow. He is an excellent attorney who represents his injury clients in an effective and caring manner."

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Sally Shadwick

Health care lawyer

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Lee Christie

Personal injury lawyer

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Roger Pardieck

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Golitko

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Douglas Fivecoat

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Best Lawyer 2020, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyer 2019, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyer 2018, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyer 2017, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Best Lawyer 2016, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Best Lawyer 2015, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer 2014, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Best Lawyer 2013, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Lawyer 2012, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyer 2011, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Attorney, James F. Ludlow, Attorney at Law

Associations

2007 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Directors

Indiana State Bar Association

Indianapolis Bar Association

American Association for Justice

2010 - 2011

Rotary Club

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Truck Accident Case

Case settled for payment of $1,750,000.00

Delivery Van Accident Case

Case settled prior to trial for $1,625,000.

Trucking Accident Case

Case settled prior to trial for $1,250,000.

Trucking Accident Case

Case settled prior to trial for $1,625,000.

Auto Accident Case

Case settled for payment of $687,500.

Burn Accident Case

Case settled for payment of $250,000.

Truck Accident Verdict

Verdict obtained for $262,500.

Bicycle/Auto Accident Case

Case settled prior to trial for $325,000.

Auto Accident Verdict

Jury verdict for $320,000.

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Education

1987

Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Indiana State University

M.B.A.

1982

Indiana State University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2008

ITLA Lifetime Achievement Seminar Honoring David V. Scott

Indiana’s Tort Prejudgment Interest Statute: How to Make It Work For Your Client

Publications

2009

The Verdict (Indiana Trial Lawyers Association) Ethics and Admissibility of Recorded Telephone Conversations

2008

The Verdict (Indiana Trial Lawyers Association) Obtaining A Tortfeasor's Drug & Alcohol Treatment Records

2007

1995

The Indiana Lawyer Admissibility of the Existence of Liability Insurance Via the Defendant's Expert Witness

Languages

English

Activity

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