Practice areas: Tax, Family Law, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 2007
Education: Michigan State University College of Law
Languages spoken: English, French, Hebrew
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Camden & Meridew, P.C.
10412 Allisonville RdSuite 200
Fishers, IN 46038 Visit website
A partner at the firm of Camden & Meridew PC, located in Fishers, Indiana, Julie A. Camden serves clients throughout the state as well as in Michigan, Illinois and Florida in matters involving bankruptcy and litigation. She has additionally helped clients with litigation in matters concerning family law, debt settlement, tax law and mortgage foreclosure defense.
Ms. Camden attended Butler University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in computer science. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2006. Due to her academic excellence, she was on the dean's list and honor roll at both schools.
Ms. Camden is admitted to practice before the state courts of Illinois, Indiana, Florida and Michigan. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the United States Tax Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. Recently, she prevailed on a tax/bankruptcy issue at the 7th Circuit regarding jurisdiction. There is a chance this case could be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. Ms. Camden also prevailed on an adoption case at the Indiana Supreme Court recently. Julie recently won a case at the Indiana Supreme Court.
Julie also spoke at French Lick, Indiana on June 4, 2021 on tax tips for small business owners. Julie loves animals and has 3 cats and a dog.
In order to keep up-to-date in her practice, Ms. Camden holds membership in a number of legal organizations. She is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. She is also a member of the National Conference of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and a judge pro tempore on the Marion Supreme Court. Ms. Camden has also helped to spread her knowledge of law, through multiple speaking engagements focused on bankruptcy, technology in law and business. In her spare time, she enjoys giving back to the community. She also volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem.
Julie loves animals. She has a dog and three cats. She also has children, including exchange students from Germany, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Spain, and Switzerland. She enjoys traveling in her spare time, as well as boating.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Tax: Consumer, Family Law, General LitigationFocus areas
Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Litigation, Tax Law
- 50% Tax: Consumer
- 30% Family Law
- 20% General Litigation
First Admitted: 2007, Indiana
Professional Webpage: http://www.camlawyers.com/attorneys/julie-a-camden/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Admitted to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and went for a client's case in 2017., 2015
- Admitted to the United States Supreme Court. , 2016
- Admitted to the Florida Bar., 2016
- Indiana State Bar Association, 2007
- Admitted to the Illinois Bar, 2012
- GP, Solo, and Small Firm Section, 2018
- Admitted to the Michigan Bar
- United States Tax Court, 2008
- American Bar Association, 2023
- Family Law Section, 2024
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 2007
- Indianapolis Bar Association, 2024
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Indiana Supreme Court, 2007
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 2007
- Co-Technology Chair - Indianapolis Bar Association, Small Business and Solo Section, 2011
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- J.P. v. V.B. - An adoption was granted without a parent's consent at the trial court level. It was reversed by the appellate court. In a 5-0 decision, the Supreme Court reversed the appellate court and agreed with the trial court., 2021
- Bush v. IRS - case went to U.S. Supreme court but oral argument was not granted., 2025
- We got an opposing party's appeal dismissed. 24A-MI-00255, 2024
- Blankenhorn v. Blankenhorn, 22A-DN-01287, prevailed on an issue at the appellate court regarding allocation of funds in a divorce., 2022
- Herman Jeffrey Baker v. Automotive Finance Corp. - in this case the trial court erred and gave AFC monies it was not entitled to. The appellate court reversed the improper charges to Baker., 2021
- United State of America (IRS) v. Bush, 2016
- AT&T v. James Williams - 55D01-1007-PL-0383, 2011
- Teresa Spencer v. City of Anderson and Kris Ockomon 1:11-cv-1005-WTL-DML - $128,000, 2012
Representative Clients
- We represent a company with underground utilitiies (AT&T).
- Charles Suter v. Robert Brack et. al - contract dispute where we prevailed at the trial court as well as the appellate court., 2024
- Obtained a receivership on a strip mall in Plainfield, 2023
- Prevailed on dollar amount in the Blankenhorn appeal (memorandum decision). 22A-DN-1287, 2023
Transactions
- This is a jurisdictional issue on whether the tax court or bankruptcy court has jurisdiction. The issue in this matter was also determined to be that taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy. , 2020
- Jurisdictional issue on Bush v. United States of America verdict, remanded to Southern District of Indiana on the issue of abstention., 2024
- Obtained a receivership on Castleton Corner and Castleton Commons among other properties., 2023
Special Licenses / Certifications
- trained as a mediator for civil litigation, 2016
- Did several CLE presentations on tax and family law, and their interaction., 2025
- Bush v. United states of america - argument sent back to Southern district of Indiana, and may be heard by the tax court. , 2024
- trained as an arbitrator, 2018
- Specialty License - United States Tax Court, 2008
Pro bono / Community Service
- Kids' Voice guardian ad litem to assist with figuring out the best interests of children., 2022
- Hosted another exchange student from Spain and now Germany., 2024
- Horizon assistant soccer coach. Asked back for 2025. , 2024
- licensed in the US Tax Court, 2008
- National Conference of Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), 2020
- Hamilton county GAL, 2020
- Kids' Voice GAL Volunteer of the year., 2017
- Indianapolis Children’s Choir, Volunteer, 2003-2008
- National Independent Auto Dealers Association, Member, 1998-2005
- Youth for Understanding Volunteer Indianapolis, 2003
- Better Business, Member, 1998-2005
- Indiana Independent Auto Dealers Association, Member, 2000-2005
- Kids Voice Guardian Ad Litem, Volunteer since 2007., 2020
- Judge Pro Tempore, Marion Superior Court, 2011
Educational Background
- Ball State University, Architectural Student on the Presidential Scholarship, 1988-1992
- Butler University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Honors: One of three individuals having a 3.75 GPA at commencement
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Lansing Bar Journal, “Tax Consequences of the Mileage Deduction with the IRS.”
- Discussed tax and family law and how they are intertwined, and what to do/not do., Presenter, Tax Law, Tax And Family Law, 2025
- I spoke about the changes in the tax code. , Tax Speaker, Hancock County Bar Association, Hancock County Bar Association, 2018
- I spoke on changes in the tax law. , Speaker, Tax Law Changes, ISBA, IBA, Family Law,, 2018
- Lecturer, Butler University, “Automobile buying and Leasing for Graduating Seniors", 1998-2005
Other Outstanding Achievements
- became a foster parent to help children, 2021
- Hit the YFU ten year mark on hosting exchange student (hosted 10 over 22 years). , 2024
Honors
- I was a guardian ad litem for children in need, and spent more than three days in court testifying without any fee, to help protect children. , Kids' Voice GAL Volunteer of the Year, Kids' Voice, 2017
- I received the award for being the family law attorney of the month. This is for service in the community, and helping individuals such as judges and attorneys., Family Law Attorney of the Month, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2020
- Full scholarship to Ball State University’s Architectural School
- First Place Nationally in the American Bar Association’s “Tax Challenge”
Industry Groups
- Individuals And Businesses
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2018, 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2017