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Meet Brian
Partner Brian Zoeller is a Certified Family Law Specialist as certified by the Family Law Certification Board of the Indiana State Bar Association. The process of certification requires that an attorney meet rigorous testing standards as well as demonstrate a substantial amount of hours practicing family law across various matters such as divorce, prenuptial agreements, and paternity actions. Since 2004 Brian has had the distinction of being named as an Indiana Super Lawyer. Brian’s practice is focused on high-asset, complex divorces and contested child custody matters. He represents clients at both the state and appellate court levels. Brian is in court on a daily basis working hard on their behalf. He also serves the Marion County Court as a pro tem judge when requested.
Brian has served as a Guardian Ad Litem and trained individuals through Kids’ Voice of Indiana and serves the Marion County Courts as an advocate on behalf of children who are alleged to be at risk due to abuse or neglect. Brian is an active member of the Indianapolis Bar Association and serves on the board for the Bar Leader Series, an educational program created to help young attorneys develop leadership skills and become active community stewards. He served as the chair for the Bar Leader Series class XI. 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– UCCJA
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
FEATURED PRO BONO ACTIVITIES
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, 1998 – present
Guest Lecturing at the IU, Indianapolis School of Law, 2004 – present
Teen Court Judge, 1999-2000
Legal Lines, 1999
NON-LEGAL ACTIVITIES
Brian coached youth football in the Franklin Township Youth Football League from 2001 – 2010. Brian now coaches the Lutheran Middle School team. Brian enjoys restoring and racing cars in various racing venues. Brian’s restored 1972 Gran Torino was featured in Popular Hot Rodding magazine
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Practice Areas
PRACTICE AREAS
- Family Law, Chair
- Contested and Noncontested Marriage Dissolution
- Contested Custody Disputes and Modifications
- Child Support Matters
- Adoptions
- Contested and Noncontested Paternity Actions
- Complex Family Law Jurisdiction Actions– UCCJA
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
LEGAL SPECIALTIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Family Law Certification Board, Certified Family Law Specialist, 2007 to present
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Education and Awards
EDUCATION
J.D., Indiana University School of Law, 1996
B.S., University of Indianapolis, 1992
B.A., University of Indianapolis, 1992
AWARDS & HONORS
IBA Pro Bono Volunteer Award, 2007- Brian won this award for his service as a Guardian Ad Litem and advocating for children who are victims of abuse.
Heartland Pro Bono Award, 2003- Brian’s efforts as a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem and his recruitment of other attorneys to serve as volunteer Guardian Ad Litems helped earn Cohen & Malad LLP the Heartland Pro Bono Award in 2003.
Indiana Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters 2004-2018- Ranked as Top 50 Super Lawyer in Indiana 2014- 2015, 2017
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Professional Memberships
PROFESSIONAL & BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS
Indiana State Bar Association
- Member Since: 1996
- Family Law Section
Indianapolis Bar Association
- Member Since: 1996
JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- Indiana, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1996
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1996
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Articles
ARTICLES
Taking Abusers to Court, Brian K. Zoeller, Trial Magazine, June, 1995
Interspousal Relationship Violence Suits, Brian K. Zoeller, Crime Victim’s Litigation Quarterly , November, 1995