Richard K. Shoultz

Partner

317.453.8640

A distinguished litigator and advocate, Rick focuses on developing a strategy that provides a cost-effective resolution, either by posturing for a settlement or taking a case to trial.

Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Appellate

Construction

Fire Loss

Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith

Premises Liability

Product Liability

Auto & TNC Liability

Legal Assistant

Laurie Lee

317.237.0500

llee@lewiswagner.com

“Litigation is complex and disruptive. My objective for every client it to make the process less difficult by offering insight into the best means at arriving at a resolution.”

Rick provides clients with skilled and responsive representation in the areas of fire loss, insurance, construction, product liability, and commercial litigation. For more than 30 years, he has represented clients in courts of almost every Indiana county, as well as the Indiana appellate courts, and the Seventh Circuit federal courts. Rick also serves clients as a registered mediator across all areas of his practice.

Dedicated to his practice and advancing the legal field, Rick lends his expertise as co-author of an electronic insurance law newsletter and as a frequent author and lecturer on insurance law and trial tactics. Rick is a former collegiate baseball player, and enjoys playing softball, following his favorite sports teams, studying the Civil War, and traveling.

In addition to the cited publications, Rick co-authors an electronic newsletter highlighting significant Indiana court decisions, and their potential implications, in the field of insurance law.

"Looking Forward to Simple Pleasures Whenever We Return to Normal," The Indiana Lawyer, October 28, 2020.
"Workplace Violence: What Can an Employer Do to Minimize the Risk?," The Indiana Lawyer, October 31, 2019.
Indiana Law Review, "Survey of Recent Developments in Insurance Law," 46 Ind. L. Rev. 1141, 2013.
Indiana Law Review, “Survey of Recent Developments in Insurance Law,” 45 Ind. L. Rev. 1227, 2012.
Indiana Law Review, “Survey of Recent Developments in Insurance Law,” 44 Ind. L. Rev. 1337, 2011.
Indiana Law Review, “Survey of Recent Developments in Insurance Law,” 43 Ind. L. Rev. 815, 2010.
Indiana Law Review, “Survey of Recent Developments in Insurance Law,” 42 Ind. L. Rev. 1055, 2009.
Indiana Law Review, “Survey of Recent Developments in Insurance Law,” 41 Ind. L. Rev. 1115, 2008.

Rick leverages first chair jury trial experience in 15 cases and second chair jury experience in six others. In addition, he has counseled in more than 20 appeals, including serving as Amicus Curiae, or Friend of the Court counsel, promoting a legal position on behalf of various clients.

Gallagher Bassett Services as Subrogee of Guidesoft, Inc d/b/a Knowledge Services v. Engledow Group and E.A. Outdoor Services (Hamilton Sup. Ct. July 2022).