Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability, Social Security Disability; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 1997
Education: The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2015, 2027 Call today:
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The managing partner of Keller & Keller, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, James R. Keller represents individuals and families facing the consequences of serious accidents, injuries and disabling conditions. With decades of legal experience, he is committed to providing focused representation and helping clients understand their legal options while pursuing appropriate remedies for the harm they have experienced.
Mr. Keller focuses his practice on personal injury matters involving motor vehicle and trucking accidents, wrongful death, premises liability and Social Security disability claims. He works with clients whose lives have been significantly affected by unexpected injuries, loss of a loved one or an inability to work. His approach emphasizes careful attention to the facts of each matter, thorough preparation and a clear understanding of the individual circumstances that shape a client's legal needs.
A consummate professional, Mr. Keller combines his responsibilities in firm leadership with continued advocacy on behalf of those he represents. He works closely with clients throughout the legal process, seeking to develop strategies that address the specific circumstances of each case. His experience includes guiding clients through complex legal matters while remaining focused on protecting their interests and pursuing the compensation or benefits to which they may be entitled.
Mr. Keller is active in several professional organizations. He is a life member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and an attorney member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the State Bar of Michigan. These affiliations reflect his continued involvement with the legal profession and his connection to organizations representing attorneys and their clients.
Mr. Keller earned his Juris Doctor from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Prior to attending law school, he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. He was admitted to practice law in Michigan and Indiana. In recognition of his many accomplishments in the legal profession, he received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Social Security DisabilityFocus areas
Brain Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 1991, Michigan
Professional Webpage: https://www.2keller.com/bio/james-keller/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Michigan, admitted 1991
- Indiana, admitted to practice.
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Marion County Bar Association
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- State Bar of Michigan
- Indiana University Hillel Board
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $130,000 settlement (2024): Indiana automobile accident involving multiple cervical fractures requiring surgery and disputed liability, Marion County.
- $75,000 settlement (2023): Indiana automobile accident involving soft-tissue injuries and an uninsured claim requiring epidural steroid injections, Marion County.
- $58,000 settlement (2023): Indiana dog bite/attack case involving a pregnant delivery driver attacked by multiple unrestrained dogs, Johnson County.
- $310,000 settlement (2022): Wrongful death claim involving a 20-year-old who sustained fatal injuries in a motor vehicle accident caused by an inattentive driver traveling at excessive speed. The settlement reflected Indiana’s wrongful death cap plus $10,000 for funeral and burial expenses, Marion County.
- $500,000 settlement (2022): Indiana premises liability case involving a fall from an attraction at a festival, extended hospitalization, and multiple orthopedic surgeries, Boone County.
- $500,000 jury verdict (1998): Represented Robert McKinney, who was hit by a school bus, in Berrien County, Michigan.
Videos
- “Did You Hire the Wrong Lawyer?” — Personal injury, 2026
- “William M.” — Personal injury client story, 2026
- “Tal Rothenberg” — Truck accident client story, 2026
- “Deb Evans” — Personal injury client story, 2025
- “Paul’s Story” — Medical malpractice client story, 2025
- “Cassie’s Story” — Personal injury client story, 2025
- “Robin Clark” — Truck accident client story, 2026
Representative Clients
- Robert McKinney, in a school bus accident case
- Individuals injured in automobile and truck accidents.
- Individuals pursuing premises liability claims
- Families pursuing wrongful death claims
- Clients with injuries involving dog bites or attacks
- Individuals seeking Social Security disability benefits
Pro bono / Community Service
- Founder and President, Samantha’s House Foundation
- Participated in the Indianapolis Turkey Giveaway, distributing turkeys and other items to local families.
- Supported HVAF of Indiana by providing financial assistance and essential supplies to veterans affected by a fire.
- Supported Indy Humane by sponsoring the SWIFT + SHIMMER celebration.
- Supported KIPP Indy Schools families through a grocery donation exceeding $8,000.
- Supported the Homecroft Police Department and IMPD Southeast District by providing meals for officers.
- Participated in a holiday ham giveaway in Albuquerque, distributing 400 hams to local families.
- Supported Special Olympics New Mexico through the Keller Cares initiative.
- Provided a new van for a disabled child in central Indiana through the Samantha’s House Foundation.
Educational Background
- J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- Bachelor’s Degree, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1985
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- “How Pain and Suffering Damages Are Determined in Indiana,” Keller & Keller, 2026
- “Mission Over Profits: Putting Compassion Back Into The Law,” Co-Host, Spotify, 2026
- “What a Truck’s Black Box Can Reveal After a New Mexico Accident,” Keller & Keller, 2026
- “How to Get Short-Term Disability Benefits,” Keller & Keller, 2026
- “Indiana Crash Report,” Keller & Keller, 2025
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Managing Partner of Keller & Keller Injury Lawyers, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Extensive experience representing clients in serious automobile and semi-truck accidents, head injuries, and wrongful death cases.
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2015, 2027
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- AVVO Clients’ Choice Award
- Client Champion Silver, Martindale-Hubbell
- Superb Rating, AVVO
- Included in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2015, 2027
