Steven M. Kirsh

Steven M. Kirsh

also known as Steve Kirsh, Steve Kirsch

4.9
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 46 years

Adoption Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Adoption

2930 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Adoption 100%

Our firm helps expectant mothers find loving, secure homes for their babies and prospective adoptive parents find babies to adopt. We strive to set the standard among adoption professionals for competence and compassion in the area of adoption. We assist with adoptions throughout Indiana, including adoptions with other states.

42 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 46 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1979

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

Location

Law Offices of Steven M. Kirsh

2930 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46240

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Steven M. Kirsh's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by Laura | April 12, 2012 | Adoption

THE firm for adoption

We had the pleasure of working with Kirsh and Kirsh to adopt our son Aidan. As one can imagine, the process of adopting a child can be an emotional and stressful experience. However, I cannot think of anyone I would rather have guiding me through the process than Steve and Joel Kirsh and the staff at... their firm. When we had questions there was always someone available to take our call and provide answers. And, if something had to be researched or looked into they always got back to us in a timely manner. They were not only accessible, but also approachable. (I really appreciated that as I got closer to our son’s expected arrival date they were very patient with my neurotic-first-time-mother questions and reassured me that everything would be okay!) While they were very encouraging throughout the process they were also very honest and explained possibilities to us so we could be prepared in case we hit any bumps along the road. In addition to being there for us, the Kirshes were also a comfort to our birthmother whom we were matched with using the Kirsh Directed Approach. Our birthmother is a phenomenal young woman and we are so grateful that we were able to match with her. The fact that Kirsh and Kirsh did all the work to find her through the Directed approach took that stress off of our plate so that we could focus on preparing to become parents. And, although they always made it clear that the firm represented us, they answered any of our birthmother’s questions so that she had the information she needed to continue with her adoption plan. I know that she appreciated having a resource to call on and I was grateful that she didn’t feel alone during what was a very emotional and difficult time for her. From helping us get our approval process started, to editing our birthmother letter, to finding the most wonderful birthmother and son, to celebrating with us on Adoption Day, I cannot think of a more qualified or more caring team of individuals to guide you through the adoption process. Because of our wonderful experience with Kirsh and Kirsh, I highly recommend them as THE firm to call when beginning the adoption process, whether you live in Indiana or not!

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Steven M. Kirsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Bruce

Adoption lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joanna Wilkinson

Adoption lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve Kirsh is nationally known for his expertise in adoption. He is professional, knowledgable and has an impeccable reputation. He demonstrates commitment to the best legal and ethical practices. I endorse Steve Kirsh."

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Grant Kirsh

Adoption lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. My dad is the smartest adoption attorney in the country. He is an excellent mentor and teacher. I am lucky to be his son."

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W. David Thurman

Adoption lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Steve Kirsh as an adoption attorney. I have known Steve for many years as a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, and we have collaborated on a number of interstate adoptive placements. Steve is an excellent attorney. Dependable, knowledgeable, friendly and honest are all words that come to mind when I think of Steve. He served as President of AAAA with distinction and then undertook the duties of Treasurer for many years. Many of us in the adoption community owe Steve a debt of gratitude for his expertise and service."

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Robin Fleischner

Adoption lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Steve. Treasurer of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, his professionalism in the area of adoption law is superb. He also has a great sense of humor! Robin Fleischner Attorney at Law www.adoptsurrogatelaw.com"

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Sara Howard

Adoption lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse this attorney... I have had the pleasure of working with Steven on adoption matters. He is well respected in the adoption field and extremely knowledgeable."

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Shelley Ballard

Adoption lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Steve Kirsh for over 20 years and regularly work with his firm on interstate adoption matters. He is extremely knowledgeable about Indiana adoption law and is very active in writing and lobbying for legislative change in adoption and related areas. He is professional, responsive and compassionate. In addition, his office staff is top-notch. I recommend him very highly."

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Jeanne Tate

Adoption lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Steve is a consumate professional, is highly regarded in his field both on a national and state level, has extensive experience in adoption, and has my unequivocal recommendation."

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Kathleen Morrison

Adoption lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Steve Kirsh is a fine, experienced, and trust-worthy lawyer. In the course of the last 20 years, I have had many opportunities to view the high caliber legal work he has performed for clients. I endorse Mr. KIrsh both personally and professionally."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Public Reprimand issued in IN, 2017

updated on 12/31/2018

A reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Steven’s comment:

“This was a settlement reached with the disciplinary commission. I agreed to this outcome to put the matter behind me.”

Honors

2005

Angels in Adoption, United States Congress

2005

Concurrent Resolution, Indiana General Assembly

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Managing Partner, Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C.

Associations

1991 - 1992

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Past President

1991 - 2010

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Treasurer

Education

1979

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Dartmouth College

A.B.

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