Jerry L McCullum

Jerry L McCullum

also known as McCullum Law Office LLC

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 35 years

Estate planning Lawyer at New Albany, IN
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, DUI & DWI, Probate ... +3 more

McCullum Law Office LLC, 1811 State Street, New Albany, IN

About Jerry

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 35%

I represent my clients in planning for matters important to the elderly, including preparation of custom taylored last will and testament, living revocable trust, living will, health care appointment, power of attorney, HIPAA Medical Releases and funeral planning declarations. I also assist clients in planning for Medicaid assistance and preservation of assets for a stay at home spouse when the other spouse enters a nursing home.

37 years

35%
DUI and DWI 15%

I represent and counsel my client who have been pulled over for drinking while driving, including DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and OWI (Operating While Intoxicated), and vigorously defend my clients rights. I work hard to obtain a favorable plea agreement, considering potential jail time, loss of driving license privileges, community service, alcohol education.

37 years

15%
Probate 15%

I provide the necessary legal services to probate a will and appoint a personal representative (executor or executrix) and provide the necessary legal guidance to collect the decedent's assets, administer the estate, pay valid legal claims and distribute the estate the the beneficiaries if the decedent died testate (with a valid last will and testament) and heirs at law if the decedent died intestate. Many times probate can be avoided or simplified which will save a lot of money and court costs

37 years

15%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

I have been representing clients who have received a citation for speeding for many years. There are many advantages to hiring an attorney to represent you in one of these cases. You may not have to appear in court as I will appear for you (this is especially important if you live out of state and receive a speeding ticket in Indiana or Kentucky), you may avoid points against your driver license, you may avoid cancellation of your automobile insurance or a dramatic increase in your premiums.

37 years

15%
Car Accident 10%

I represent injured persons following an automobile accident. I have represented plaintiffs ranging in the most serious, death, and the most minor, soft tissue injuries and whiplash. I charge no attorney fee unless I win your case.

37 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 26 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1999

Inactive In Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Kentucky for 35 years

State: Kentucky

Acquired: 1990

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jerry L McCullum

McCullum Law Office LLC, 1811 State Street, New Albany, IN, 47150

Law Offices of Jerry L McCullum

McCullum Law Office LLC, 1811 State Street, New Albany, IN, 47150

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Jerry L McCullum's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing service. BEST LAWYER!

Excellent service from jerry. Answered every question I had to the best of his knowledge. Absolutely amazing answers. Very patient and trustworthy. Would definitely recommend Jerry for any traffic violations. 5 Star lawyer!!

Posted by Sheila | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning

Mr. McCullum drew up my will and transfer on death deed for my home. I looked for a long time to find a lawyer I felt I could trust. I definitely chose the best. He helped me make a will and transfer on death deed that gave me peace of mind that I was doing the best for my family.

Posted by Paul | November 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Wills/Estate Planning

Needing to update our will, we were checking websites and Jerry McCullum's name stood out because he did a estate planning workshop several years prior for our church members. In preparation of the estate plan it was evident there were issues with our property deed. This deed needed to be corrected ...before the estate plan could continue. Mr. McCullum was very knowledgeable on the procedure to correct our deed as well as being patient because more time was now needed in estate plan preparation. Mr. McCullum was always professional, courteous and prompt in his work. I would recommend Jerry McCullum to family and friends.

Jerry McCullum

Replied last November 29, 2018

Thank you so much for your review, and happy to meet and work for a wonderful couple. Jerry L. McCullum, McCullum Law Office LLC, 1811 State Street, New Albany, Indiana 47150

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Updating Wills

My wife and I were looking to update our family wills for inclusion of recent grandchildren. Mr. McCullum led us through this process and gave pointers on establishing beneficiary protocols to avoid probate. His background as a CPA helped answer concerns we had in our financial strategies going forwa...rd.

Jerry McCullum

Replied last July 11, 2018

Thank you for your kind review. I am very happy to have met you and your wife, and to successfully serve your legal needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything more we can do! Jerry L. McCullum, Attorney at Law McCullum Law Office LLC

Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent lawyer, asked great questions and paid attention to details in order to get charges reduced.

Jerry worked with me on my DUI case and was able to ask a few great questions about what testing was administered to me and caught a key detail that helped get my DUI charge reduced to simply Public Intoxication. Jerry knew what questions to ask and was able to get the job done quickly with great ex...pertise. I would hire Jerry again.

Jerry McCullum

Replied last June 09, 2018

Thank you for your kind words & your help & support in documenting your your defense, that proved to be successful. Jerry L McCullum McCullum Law Office LLCl

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Jerry L McCullum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Brown, Jr.

Probate lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I would not hesitate to refer a friend, family member, or client to Jerry."

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Charles Brown, Jr.

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Book Awards in several coursework (top grade for class), Brandeis School of Law

1990

Book Award Criminal Law, University of Louisville School of Law

1990

Book Award Legal Writing, University of Louisville School of Law

Work Experience

1995 - 2001

State Attorney, State of Indiana

1991 - 2011

Attorney, Greenebaum Doll & McDonald, PLLC

1981 - 1991

CPA-Tax Corporate Office, BATUS Inc.

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

Floyd County Bar Association

Member

Clark County Bar Association

Member

Louisville Bar Association

Member

Education

1990

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2008

Westminster Health Care Center

Probate and Wills

2008

Salvation Army

Probate and Wills

2008

Grace Lutheran Church

Probate and Wills

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