Scott M. Kyrouac
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Medical Malpractice Attorney in Terre Haute, IN
- Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Defense (50%),
- Personal Injury - General: Defense (20%),
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (20%),
- Personal Injury - Products: Defense (10%)
Registered Civil and Domestic Mediator. For over 35 years, I have defended civil suits, including personal injury, product liabiltiy, trucking accidents, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice and commercial litigation. I have served clients by trying numerous jury trials throughout Indiana and in federal court. As former President of Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, Past President of American Board of Advocates (Indiana) and State Representative of DRI, I am a strong advocate of the right to trial by jury. Nevertheless, I recognize the need to promote civility throughout the judicial system by serving as both an attorney advocate and as a registered civil and domestic mediator.
My selection as Indiana's Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2008 was a great recognition by my peers. Service as Indiana's elected DRI State Representative (2012-2015) allowed me to gain experience on a national level whereas experience serving as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President and President of American Board of Trial Advocates (Indiana) educated me to the needs of both sides of legal issues. I remain an active invited member of ADTA, DTCI and Indiana Association of Mediators. I have chaired several continuing legal education seminars for attorneys (Stanley v. Walker Forum) and have authored several scholarly articles published for the benefit of the legal profession, including "Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation in 2017." I enjoy a 10.0 ranking by AVVO and an AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell. In 2017, I was honored with America's Top One Hundred Attorneys Life Time Achievement Award. While I am greatful for this award, I look forward to continuing to satisfy my peers and clients for many years to come as both an advocate and as a mediator. For specific information concerning mediation, please see MediatedSolutionsandSettlements.com
About Scott Kyrouac
Admitted: 1985, Indiana
Professional Webpage: http://www.wilkinsonlaw.com/attorney-profiles/scott-m-kyroua...
Honors/Awards:
- 2017
- 2015 Elected President American Board of Trial Advocates (Indiana), 2017
- I was honored by being selected as DTCI Defense Attorney of the Year in 2008., Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Defense Attorney of The Year, DTCI, 2008
Bar/Professional Activity:
- President American Board of Trial Advocates (Indiana) 2015, President Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana 2011. Defense Research Institute State Representative (2012-2015). ADTA Invited Member (2011 to present.) Indiana Association of Mediators (IAM) member. Client Distinction Award 2013. 2018 Selection "America's Top 100 Attorneys."
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Pro Bono Counsel services offered for St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Terre Haute Humane Society, Clay County Humane Society and Miss Softball America. Appointed Modest Mediator for Vigo County Court Program, 2016 to present.
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Numerous Continuing legal education articles published by NBI and Thompson Reuters concerning evidentiary issue such as authentication of documents, exceptions to the rule against hearsay, pesonal inury, mediation and ethics., Author, Hearsay in the Court Room, NBI, 2011
- Author and Presenter of "Defending Commercial Carrier Litigation in 2018" Thompson Reuters. 2017 Published "Defending Traumatic Brain Injury Cases." Defense attorney guide for distinguishing legitimate brain injury cases from embellished claims. "A comprehensive review of the statute of repose defense to asbestosis claims for the state of Indiana." Indiana Civil Litigation Review. , Author, Statute of Repose As It Pertains to Asbestos Claims, Indiana Civil Review Law Journal, 2009
Verdicts/Settlements:
- When helping seriously injured people, I welcome the opportunity to facilitate correction of the wrong. My involvement in several large settlements positively changed the lives of my clients for the better by helping them mitigate their damages. Serious accidents are life changing events for everyone involved. While the law can't erase the harm, attorneys can help clients cope with the aftermath and reach amicable resolution of legal issues no matter who they represent. Being a registered civil and domestic mediator, alternative dispute resolution provides the opportunity to furnish practical advice that facilitates reasonable solutions., 2011
- McCullough v. Archbold, 605 N.E. 2d 175 (Ind. 1993); Harbour v. Arelco, Inc., 678 N.E. 2d 381 (Ind. 1999); Shelton v. Wick, 715 N.E. 2d 890 (1999); trans. denial 736 N.E. 2d 219 (2000); City of Terre Haute v. Simpson, 746 N.E.2d 359, 367 (Ind.Ct.App. 2001), trans. denied.
- See my web page for some of my reported verdicts.
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- DTCI Outstanding Defense Attorney for the State of Indiana., 2008
Videos:
- President ABOTA (Indiana Chapter), 2015
Educational Background:
- J.D. degree, 1985
Industry Groups
- 2011 President Defense Trial Counsel Of Indiana; President American Board Of Trial Advocates 2015
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Last Updated: 9/27/2018