Four Decades of Personal Injury Law Experience
Charley has been practicing law for nearly 40 years. In addition to concentrating on serious personal injury cases at Vaughan & Vaughan, Charley has extensive experience in the areas of Condemnation and Probate Law. He is board certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of personal injury litigation. Charley has also been repeatedly named an Indiana Super Lawyer in Indianapolis Monthly by his peers.
What sets Charley apart is he steadfast dedication to his clients in all respects. He leads by example in the firm, always pushing his team to look at how they can make the biggest difference in their clients’ lives through a settlement or through a committed litigation strategy. He is humble in his demeanor, yet intimidating in his dedication to his cases and their worth. He is well-known for his ability to maximize the value of his injury cases, and for his courtroom experience. He knows his clients well, and he enjoys the relationships he and his team have with them.
Charley is a lawyer that challenges the norm of personal injury lawyers. Many say they are the best at what they do, but Charley brings his clients on the journey with him, guiding them through every obstacle, and he shows them why his reputation is as good as it is. He is the person you want with you when times are hard, and the person you want to speak with when you need rock-solid advice.
Charley is proud to be a father, husband, and leader of his firm.
Why Hire a Board-Certified Personal Injury Attorney?
Charles is a board-certified attorney through the National Board of Trial Advocacy — a distinction held by only 27 lawyers in the entire state of Indiana. He has been certified in Civil Trial Law since 2001 and in Civil Practice Advocacy since 2012, credentials that reflect decades of proven courtroom skill.
When an attorney is 'board-certified' it means that that they have gone above and beyond the standard licensing requirements. They've proven that they know how to handle complex cases and effectively fight for cases in a trial.
When the stakes are high, working with a board-certified personal injury attorney gives you a true legal advantage.
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