Arend J. Abel
aabel@cohenandmalad.com
(317) 636-6481
(317) 636-2495, voice mail
Practice Groups:
- Appellate Law, Chair
- Business Litigation
- Class Action
Arend has practiced in a variety of law firm and governmental settings since his admission to the bar in 1986. He began his career as a law clerk to U.S. Senior Circuit Judge Jesse Eschbach. Following that experience, he worked for five years conducting complex business litigation for one of the state's largest firms.
In 1993, he joined the senior staff of former Indiana attorney general Pamela Carter as special counsel, with responsibility for the State's Supreme Court practice.
He returned to the private sector in 1996, and since then, has focused on representing businesses and governmental entities in complex litigation and appeals.
Arend represents clients at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts. His practice includes the following areas of law:
- Governmental Litigation
- Appeals
- Business Litigation
- Class Action
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Securities Litigation
- Health Care and Health Care Reimbursement
- Gaming
Educational Background
- JD, Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 1986.
- Honors: Summa cum laude.
- BA, Telecommunications, Ball State University, 1982
- Honors: Magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1986
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1986
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, 1991
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1997
Professional Associations & Memberships
- American Bar Association (Litigation Section)
- Federal Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Lectures & Seminars Taught
- Presenting Effective Appellate Oral Argument, Office of the Attorney General and the Appellate Practice Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, 1996.
- The Changing Face of Regulatory Takings, Conference of Government Mining Attorneys, 1996.
- Brief Writing, Indiana Office of the Attorney General, 1995.
- Analysis of Indiana Department of Environmental Management v. Chemical Waste Management, Inc., Indianapolis Bar Association, 1995.
Honors & Awards
- Arend was named an Indiana Super Lawyer in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
- Arend was selected for inclusion in the 2008 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
Past Employment
- Special Counsel, Office of the Indiana Attorney General, 1993 - 1996
Arend Abel was born in Muncie, Indiana, in 1960. He grew up in Union City, Indiana, and graduated from Union City Community High School in 1978.
Arend graduated with honors from Ball State University in 1982, where he was a National Merit Scholar and Whitinger Scholar. Following graduation, he taught high school for a year before attending Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington. He graduated with honors there also, and was a member of the school's national moot court team, as well as an Edwards Fellow and Vice-Presidential Scholar.
Arend's hobbies include gardening and fine wines. Arend has been active in the community, particularly in school matters. He is a former president and board member of the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township Parent Council.