Michael J. Stapleton
Mr. Stapleton's practice is exclusively in the area of civil litigation in wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, and insurance law. He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers; a Fellow in the International Academy of Trial Lawyers; and a Fellow in Indiana Trial Lawyers College of Fellows. He has been named repeatedly as one of Indiana’s “Super Lawyers” by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine. He is listed in "Best Lawyers in America" for personal injury attorneys. He was voted Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2016. He holds the highest (AV) rating in the Martindale-Hubbell directory of attorneys. He is also a registered mediator for civil disputes.
University of Kentucky, B.A., 1969
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 1972
Professional Designations/
Affiliations
Tippecanoe County Bar Association (President, 2006)
Indiana State Bar Association
Seventh Circuit Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Directors, 2004- )
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association College of Fellows
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (Indiana Chairman, 2007, 2008)
Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
American Board of Trial Advocates
Master Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
Past president, YMCA of Greater Lafayette
President, YMCA Board of Trustees
- 2016 voted Indiana Trial Lawyer of Year
Lafayette, Indiana 47902-1535