Jon R. Pactor
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Professional Liability Attorney in Indianapolis, IN
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2019
Licensed Since: 1976
Practice Areas:
- Professional Liability: Plaintiff
Attorney Profile
Jon R. Pactor has been a solo practitioner in Indianapolis, Indiana, since 1976. Mr. Pactor focuses his practice on legal malpractice and professional liability and takes cases throughout Indiana in cities, including Indianapolis, Avon, Brownsburg, Carmel, Fishers, Greenwood, Plainfield and Zionsville, as well as in Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson and Marion counties.
Mr. Pactor received a bachelor’s degree from Wabash College and earned his law degree from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He is certified by the National Trial Advocacy College and is admitted to practice in all Indiana state and federal courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Over the course of his more than 40 years in practice, Mr. Pactor has been involved in several significant cases in the areas of legal malpractice and ethical issues. He has authored numerous published articles and spoken extensively to lawyers and law students on lawyer professional responsibility.
Mr. Pactor has always been heavily involved in Wabash College organizations and activities. He belongs to the Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men and has been a member of the association for over 40 years.
Mr. Pactor is an active member of various legal organizations. He belongs to the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Indianapolis Law Club.
Practice Areas
Professional Liability (100%): Legal Malpractice
Focus Areas
Legal Malpractice
Selections
Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2019
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Admitted: 1976, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/46204-in-jon-pactor-4418794.h...
Honors/Awards:
- Recipient of the Spirit Of The Monon Bell award
- Richard E. Banta Award from Alpha Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Myron Phillips Class Agent Award
- Richard O. Ristine Award from the students of the Pre-Law Society
- Man Of The Year Award, Indianapolis Association Of Wabash Men
- Man Of The Year Award, Indianapolis Association Of Wabash Men
- Alumni Award of Merit by the National Association of Wabash Men
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- National College of Advocacy, certificate of completion, 1984
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Indianapolis Law Club
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association (Member: Ethics Committee)
- American Bar Association
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Circuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit
- U.S. District Courts in Indiana
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Wabash Fraternity Advisors, Founder, 2009
- Wabash College Moot Court Competition, 1995
- First Baptist Athletics, Volunteer
- Tau Kappa Epsilon, Volunteer
- Alumni-Faculty Symposium On the Liberal Arts, Founder
- Wabash College alumni basketball game, Referee
- Alumnus Chapter Advisor for Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity since 1999
- Class Agent for the class of 1971 since 1990
- Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men, President
- National alumni board, the National Association of Wabash Men
- Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men, Board Member
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- December 17, 2014: “When Things Go Wrong: Legal Malpractice & Ethics,” as part of a seminar titled Legal Ethics Of Evidence, put on by National Business Institute.
- December 16, 2014: “Practical Ideas For The Good And Ethical Practice Of Law,” presented to the Madison County Bar Association.
- October 21, 2014: "Avoiding Malpractice By Following The Rules Of Professional Conduct," as part of a seminar put on by CLE On The Circle.
- December 17, 2013: “The Attorney-Client Relationship: Formation, Scope, And Termination,” for a National Business Institute seminar entitled Illustrated Ethics: Case Studies to Avoid Legal Malpractice.
- October 29, 2013: “The Interplay Between Disciplinary Actions And Legal Malpractice And Other Civil Matter,” as part of a seminar sponsored by the Indiana Lawyer.
- May 17, 2013: “Redress For Wrongful Suit,” presentation to the Madison County Bar Association.
- May 1, 2013: ICLEF seminar “Reality CLE, where I presented “19 Really Helpful Tips To Avoid Legal Malpractice And To Avoid Legal Malpractice Claims.
- December 21, 2010: ICLEF seminar “120 Hot Tips In Probate Practice,” where I presented on issues of legal malpractice and fees in the area of probate practice.
- December 2009: ICLEF seminar “120 Hot Tips In Probate Practice,” where I presented on issues of legal malpractice and fees in the area of probate practice.
- December 12, 2008: ICLEF seminar titled “Legal Advertising & Legal Malpractice,” where I presented on legal malpractice and attorney fees.
- May 9, 2007: a paper for continuing education for the Indianapolis Bar association.
- December 5, 2005: "Analyzing And Selecting A Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Case," as part of a seminar titled Indiana Legal Ethics And Malpractice, sponsored by Lorman Education Services.
- August 2005: I made a presentation to the Fulton County Bar Association.
- February 28, 2005: ICLEF seminar on "All New Ethics Rules."
- December 16, 2004: "Analyzing And Selecting A Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Case," as part of a seminar titled Indiana Legal Ethics And Malpractice, sponsored by Lorman Education Services.
- June 2004:Presentation for the Lake County Bar Association.
- A Perpetual Partnership: A History of Wabash College and Its Fraternities (2015), Author
- History of Alpha Alpha Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, Author
- History of the Wabash Class Agent Systems (2005), Author
- Editor, Alumni Pyramid, newsletter of the Wabash chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon
- Guest speaker, Indiana University Law School
- December 20, 2017 Trust Accounts: Ethical Considerations, as part of an National Business Institute seminar called Legal Ethics: Attorney Fees and Client Funds in Ft. Wayne
- December 19, 2017: Legal Ethics: Questions and Answers About Attorney Fees, as part of an National Business Institute seminar titled Legal Ethics: Attorney Fees and Client Funds in Indianapolis
- December 19, 2017 Trust Accounts: Ethical Considerations, as part of an National Business Institute seminar titled Legal Ethics: Attorney Fees and Client Funds in Indianapolis
- November 28, 2017, "Ethics Questions and Answers," as part of a seminar titled "CLE on the Circle," put on by Downtown On The Circle
- October 26, 2017, "Ethics Update," as part of a seminar put on by Downtown On The Circle
- October 25, 2016, "Practical Ideas For The Good and Ethical Practice of Law," as part of a seminar titled "CLE on the Circle," put on by Downtown On The Circle
- July 14, 2016, "Legal Ethics: "Tips For Everyday Practice," as part of a seminar titled "Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Office and Adobe for Lawyers," put on by the National Business Institute
- April 20, 2016, "Conflict of Interest Management Through Drafting," seminar presentation presented by the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- December 9, 2015, “Tips To Avoid Malpractice: Pitfalls & Ethical Potholes,” at the Indianapolis Bar Association’s Survive and Thrive
- November 23, 2015, “Practical Ideas For The Good And Ethical Practice of Law,” as part of the “CLE On The Circle” seminar
- October 20, 2015, “Practical Ideas For The Good And Ethical Practice of Law,” as part of the “CLE On The Circle” seminar
- September 24, 2015, “Practical Ideas For The Good And Ethical Practice of Law,” as part of the “CLE On The Circle” seminar
- December 17, 2014: “Key Sources Of Authority For The Ethics Of Evidence,” as part of a seminar titled “Legal Ethics Of Evidence,” put on by National Business Institute
- December 17, 2014: “When Things Go Wrong: Legal Malpractice & Ethics,” as part of a seminar titled Legal Ethics Of Evidence, put on by National Business Institute.
- December 16, 2014: “Practical Ideas For The Good And Ethical Practice Of Law,” presented to the Madison County Bar Association
- October 21, 2014: "Avoiding Malpractice By Following The Rules Of Professional Conduct," as part of a seminar put on by CLE On The Circle
- December 17, 2013: “The Attorney-Client Relationship: Formation, Scope, And Termination,” for a National Business Institute seminar entitled Illustrated Ethics: Case Studies to Avoid Legal Malpractice.
- October 29, 2013: “The Interplay Between Disciplinary Actions And Legal Malpractice And Other Civil Matter,” as part of a seminar sponsored by the Indiana Lawyer.
- May 17, 2013: “Redress For Wrongful Suit,” presentation to the Madison County Bar Association.
- May 1, 2013: ICLEF seminar “Reality CLE, where I presented “19 Really Helpful Tips To Avoid Legal Malpractice And To Avoid Legal Malpractice Claims.
- December 21, 2010: ICLEF seminar “120 Hot Tips In Probate Practice,” where I presented on issues of legal malpractice and fees in the area of probate practice.
- December 2009: ICLEF seminar “120 Hot Tips In Probate Practice,” where I presented on issues of legal malpractice and fees in the area of probate practice.
- December 12, 2008: ICLEF seminar titled “Legal Advertising & Legal Malpractice,” where I presented on legal malpractice and attorney fees.
- May 9, 2007: a paper for continuing education for the Indianapolis Bar association.
- December 5, 2005: "Analyzing And Selecting A Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Case," as part of a seminar titled Indiana Legal Ethics And Malpractice, sponsored by Lorman Education Services.
- August 2005: I made a presentation to the Fulton County Bar Association.
- February 28, 2005: ICLEF seminar on "All New Ethics Rules."
- December 16, 2004: "Analyzing And Selecting A Plaintiff's Legal Malpractice Case," as part of a seminar titled Indiana Legal Ethics And Malpractice, sponsored by Lorman Education Services.
- June 2004: I did a presentation for the Lake County Bar Association.
- April 8, 1988: "When Your Client Holds You In Contempt" as part of an ICLEF seminar titled Solutions To Common Dissolution Issues.
- June 1987: seminar entitled How to Handle Professional Liability Litigation for Attorneys and Accountants, "Practical Tips To Beat The Statute of Limitations in a Legal Malpractice Suit," "Practical Tips for the Use of Disciplinary Rules in Legal Malpractice Cases," and "Practical Tips Regarding the Fashionable Tort of Wrongful Suit."
- Feb. 1987 Hoosier Farmer, "Don't Pick Your Lawyer Like You Pick Your Corn."
- Oct. 1986 Res Gestae, "Ideas For Client Contracts. Get It In Writing."
Verdicts/Settlements:
- Ashbrook v. Ashbrook, 366 N.E.2d 667 (Ind.Ct.App.1977)
- Peoples Bank & Trust Co. v. Stock, 181 Ind. App. 483, 392 N.E.2d 505 (1979), trans. den. 403 N.E.2d. 1077 (Ind.1980)
Educational Background:
- A.B., Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN (Phi Beta Kappa), 1971
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Last Updated: 9/12/2018