Cohen & Malad, LLP
Brian K. Zoeller

Brian K. Zoeller

bzoeller@cohenandmalad.com
(317) 636-6481
(317) 636-2495, voice mail

Practice Groups:

Brian joined Cohen and Malad in 1999, and is a Partner.

Brian concentrates his practice in the area of Family Law. He believes constant communication with his clients and his availability to quickly and effectively deal with any family law emergencies to be the cornerstone of his practice. He is in court on a daily basis, representing the best interest of his clients, and believes that thorough preparation is the key to success in the courtroom.

In 2004, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine named Brian a Super Lawyer among Family Law Attorneys, one of 26 attorneys in the state of Indiana. Brian also received the distinction of Super Lawyer in 2003.

Brian represents clients at the state and appellate court levels and focuses his litigation practice in the following areas of law:

  • Contested and Noncontested Marriage Dissolution
  • Contested Custody Disputes and Modifications
  • Child Support Matters
  • Adoptions
  • Contested and Noncontested Paternity Actions
  • Complex Family Law Jurisdiction Actions

Educational Background

  • JD, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, 1996
  • BS, Political Science, University of Indianapolis, 1992
  • BA, History, University of Indianapolis, 1992
    • Honors: Cum laude with distinction

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 1996
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1996
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1996

Certifications/Specialties

  • Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law section
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Johnson County Bar Association, Secretary - Treasurer

Published Works

  • "Taking Abusers To Court, " Trial Magazine, June 1995.
  • "Interspousal Relationship Violence Suits, " Crime Victim's Litigation Quarterly, November 1995.

Honors & Awards

  • Brian was named an Indiana Super Lawyer in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.
  • Certified Family Law Specialist

Past Employment

  • Sargent & Meier, Law Clerk, 1992 - 1996
  • Sargent & Meier, Attorney, 1996 - 1998

Brian K. Zoeller was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1970.

Brian graduated from Indiana University School of Law in 1996, after earning two bachelor's degrees in political science and history at the University of Indianapolis. He graduated in 1992 from UI cum laude with distinction in both majors.

Brian's extensive volunteer work as a guardian ad litem as well as the efforts of his fellow partners led to the Firm receiving the distinguished Heartland Pro Bono Award. He also served as Teen Court Judge from 1999 to 2000 and provided free legal advice via phone through Legal Lines in 1999.