Timothy C. Caress, Esq.

Contact: 317.488.5500
Toll-Free: 800.274.5599
E-Mail: tim@cfclc-law.com


Areas of Practice: Trucking and Auto Accidents; Medical Malpractice; Wrongful Death; Products Liability; Premises Security; Fires and Explosions; Electrical Accidents; and Construction Site Accidents.


Practice Profile:  Tim Caress has primarily devoted his legal career to representing individuals who have been injured or families who have lost a loved one as a result of negligent conduct by an individual or corporation.  He takes great pride in achieving just results for his clients through fair and candid representation.  Tim is a passionate and dedicated lawyer who welcomes the opportunity to assist you.


Education:
Indiana University (B.A., Journalism, 1991)
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., summa cum laude, 1994).

Bar Admissions:
Admitted to Indiana bar, 1994.
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois

Professional Recognitions and Honors:
Indiana Super Lawyer (2004-2008), as recognized by his peers and published by Law & Politics in Indianapolis Monthly
Marquis Who's Who in America (2002-2006)
Marquis Who's Who in American Law (1998-2006)
Life Member of the National Registry of Who's Who (2000)
Martindale Hubbell AV rating (Highest Rating)

Legal Organizations:
American Bar Association
American Association for Justice
 - Inadequate Security Litigation Group
 - Attorneys Information Exchange Group
 - Electrical Accident Group
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
 - Sustaining member
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association

Reported Cases:
Wilkerson v. Harvey, 814 N.E.2d 686 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004)
South Bend Clinic v. Kistner, 769 N.E.2d 591 (Ind. Ct. App. 2002)
Baker Machinery, Inc. v. Lewis, 736 N.E.2d 833 (Ind. Ct. App. 2000)
Welch v. Scripto – Tokai Corp., 651 N.E.2d 810 (Ind. Ct. App. 1995)


Published Articles:
"Recent Developments in Indiana Tort Law,��? 36 Ind. L.R. 1303 
"Recent Developments in Indiana Tort Law," 35 Ind. L.R. 1583
"Court Summaries, Civil Cases,��? The Indiana Lawyer 
"Recent Developments in the Indiana Law of Product Liability," 29 Ind. L.R. 979 
"Recent Developments in the Indiana Law of Product Liability," 28 Ind. L.R. 998 
"The Contingent Fee Levels the Playing Field for Injured People,��? The Indiana Lawyer "Is Justice Kennedy the Supreme Court’s Lone Advocate for the Coercion Element in  Establishment Clause Jurisprudence?  An Analysis of Lee v. Weisman,��? 27 Ind.  L.R. 475


Seminars, Presentations:
Indiana Judges on Indiana Evidence,@ Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
 Tort Case Law Update,@ Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
 Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverages,@ Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
 Planning Your First Civil Litigation,@ Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum AIndiana Judges on Indiana Evidence,@ Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum AAdjusting the Automobile Injury Claim in Indiana,@ NBI, Inc.
 Preparing Witnesses for Trial: A Guide for Indiana Paralegals,@ NBI, Inc.
"Adjusting the Automobile Injury Claim in Indiana," NBI, Inc.
"Indiana Tort Law Update," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association 33rd Annual Institute "Trying the Automobile Injury Case in Indiana," NBI, Inc.
"House Bill 1741: Implications for Inadequate Security Litigation," Indiana Trial Lawyers Association 7th Annual Lifetime Achievement Seminar
"Liability of Owners and Occupiers of Land for Harm Caused by Acts of Third Parties��?


Academic Honors and Accomplishments:
Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis:
   Judge Forrest E. Jump Scholar (1992-1994)
   Top Law School Papers: Legal Writing & Bibliography I & II; Contracts I;
   Criminal Law; Professional Responsibility; Complex Litigation
   Dean's List (1992-1994)

Who's Who: American Law Students (1993-1994)

Associate Editor, Indiana Law Review (1992-1994)


Community Leadership and Involvement:
Board of Trustees, The Orchard School (2006 - Current)
Co-Chair, Orchard in Bloom Garden Show (2006-2007)
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Parish – Member (1997-Current)
Sponsor, Indianapolis Youth Hockey Association (2006 - Current)
Sponsor, Glendale Soccer Association (2007)
Coach, Jewish Community Center Youth Basketball (2005-2006)
Coach, Immaculate Heart of Mary CYO Basketball (1996-1998)
Coach, Immaculate Heart of Mary CYO Kickball (1999)