Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Phone: 317-715-1835
Email: E-mail Me
Paul D. Ludwig has practiced personal injury and wrongful death law throughout Indianapolis since 1981, after graduation Magna Cum Laude from the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, bringing with him experience as an investigator for the Indiana Attorney General and legislative analyst for the Indiana Judicial Study Commission. As plaintiff’s counsel, his representation of a decedent’s estate in City of Indianapolis Housing Authority v. Pippin, 726 N.E.2d 341, Ind. App., Mar 23, 2000, led to a major decision affirming the duty of landlords to maintain and design safe play areas for their tenants’ children regardless of income. All fees contigenant on recovery in appropriate liability and creditors’ rights actions.
Areas of Practice
- Plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death—traffic, premises liability, water craft and construction
- Creditors’ rights
- Landlord’s rights
- Business consultation and transactions
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1981
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1981
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1981
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1981
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
J.D. (Magna Cum Laude) – 1981 - Indiana Central University, Indianapolis, Indiana
B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) – 1977
Honors: With Distinction
Major: English and Political Science
Representative Cases
- Linton v. Hasty, 519 NE 2d 161 (Ind. App 3 Dist. 1988)
- Mantooth v. Federal Land Bank of Louisville, 528 N. E. 2d 1132 (Ind. App. 1 Dist. 1988)
- City of Indianapolis Housing Authority v. Pippin, 726 N.E.2d 341 (Ind.App. 1999)
Classes/Seminars
- Mr. Ludwig is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education on the topics of civil litivation for collection of consumer and commercial debt.
Honors and Awards
- Ruell Steele Award, Indiana University School of Law, 1980 – 1981
- Hoosier Scholar, Indiana Central University
- Richey Scholar, Indiana Central University, 1973 – 1977
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Indiana Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana Trial Lawyers’ Association
