Carmel Lawyers

I am an attorney deeply committed to the intricacies of criminal defense, with a solid track record in both state and federal courts, including high-profile murder trials and death penalty cases. My approach is characterized by meticulous evidence collection, comprehensive witness interviews, and strategic case preparation, all aimed at securing favorable results for my clients. I possess extensive experience in utilizing advanced investigative techniques, such as non-party production requests, scene investigations, and collaborations with professional investigators, to unearth crucial details that bolster defense strategies. My legal practice is distinguished by a strong capability to argue complex cases before the Indiana Court...

I advise clients on various aspects of business law, including starting new businesses, buying and selling businesses, negotiating contracts, resolving disputes among business owners, and protecting the rights of businesses and their owners. I have considerable experience in forming and advising limited liability companies (LLCs). My practice also encompasses tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities. Additionally, I represent clients in both civil and criminal appeals. I was born and raised in Tennessee, but I have spent most of my life as a Hoosier. I moved to Indiana in 1978 after graduating summa cum laude with a B.E. in chemical engineering from...

Attorney Bryan L. Ciyou, an Eagle Scout, lives each day on the bedrock principle of the Boy Scout Motto, “Be Prepared.” This way of life – his mantra – was then forged on the anvil of hardships endured during his significant humanitarian aid work in places like Haiti and Central America. In these countries, making a plan and executing it, and always being prepared, was not a choice but a necessity in order to survive daily life.A few years later, Mr. Ciyou attended Indiana University, Indianapolis, completing the honors program and graduating with a bachelor of arts, with distinction, in...