Julie joined Cohen & Malad in 2003 as an associate focusing her practice on family law. She represents clients at the trial and appellate level. In addition to being proficient in the ever changing laws and policies involving family law, Julie believes that her effectiveness stems from client communication and substantial preparation. Julie's background in teaching children with special needs has equipped her with the interpersonal skills to understand and patiently communicate with the family law client.
Julie provides legal representation in the following contested and non-contested, where applicable, family law areas:
- Adoption (child and adult)
- Child Support arrearages
- Cohabitation Agreements and Disputes
- Custody
- Divorce
- Grandparent Visitation
- Guardianships
- Jurisdiction Matters involving child support (UIFSA)
- Jurisdiction Matters involving child custody and parenting time (UCCJL)
- Legal Separation Modifications in Custody, Parenting Time and Child Support
- Paternity Actions
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Educational Background
- JD, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, 2002
- BS, Elementary Education, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1990
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2002
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association - Family Law section
- Johnson County Bar Association
Lectures & Seminars Taught
- Superior Legal Drafting, National Business Institute
Past Employment
- Previously, Julie practiced in Johnson County in private practice with a primary focus on domestic cases. Julie was also employed as the Johnson County Public Defender in Greenwood City Court.
Julie graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis in 2002. She had completed her undergraduate work at Indiana University at Indianapolis in 1990, earning a bachelor's degree.