Straughn Social Security Disability Lawyers

Social Security Disability Attorney located in Indianapolis, Indiana

Aubrey Crist joined Beasley & Gilkison, LLP in April 2020. Previously, she worked at litigation firms in Richmond and Greenfield. Aubrey currently focuses her practice on adoptions, personal injury (including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall, etc.), bankruptcy, family law, estate planning, social security disability, municipal law, and general litigation. Aubrey is originally from Muncie, Indiana, and a 2008 graduate of Muncie Southside High School. Aubrey attended Ball State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Aubrey then attended the University of Dayton School of Law (“UDSL”) in Dayton, Ohio. During her time in law school,...

I focus my practice primilarly on employment law and civil rights, representing employees in cases concerning Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, wage claims, and Due Process and First Amendment violations. I am a frequent contributing author and have presented continuing legal education seminars and presentations in employment law and discrimination. I have over 10 years of experience representing employees in Federal Court, as well as representing employees in front of federal administrative agencies like the EEOC and MSPB, and state agencies like SEAC. In addition to the federal courts in the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, I...

Melissa A. Davidson has 8 years of experience in practicing law and has worked with Charles D. Hankey since 2000. Her practice areas include Social Security Disability, Long Term Disability and Personal Injury. She received her Juris Doctor degree from the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis as well as a degree in psychology from Ball State University. Before joining Hankey Law Office as a law clerk in 2000, she was an investigator for Child Protective Services in the state of Indiana for 2 years. Melissa is now a Senior Associate Attorney at Hankey Law Office and has experience handling a...

Mr. Young Graduated from Indiana University Law in 1988. He is a partner with Young and Young. He has tried over 45 jury trials, over a hundred bench trials and over 500 social security hearings. Mr. Young has also participated in over 45 appeals.
Mr. Young is a former Chair of the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of Indiana. He is a Past President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Young is rated AV by Martindale Hubble. He is a Super Lawyer. Mr. Young is Board Certified in Trial...

Katrina was twelve years old when she decided that she wanted to be an attorney, and it was one of the best decisions she’s ever made. She was born and raised in Midland, Michigan, and graduated from Central Michigan University in 1999 with honors. After looking at law schools in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio, Katrina chose Indiana University School of Law–Indianapolis for her legal studies. Her intention was to work in corporate law.

In her first week of law school, she joined Hensley Legal Group, PC as a law clerk part-time to gain experience. There she was exposed to many different...

Ashley D. Marks has been with Hankey Law Office since 2009. She began her legal career while attending Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis as a law clerk. After earning her Juris Doctor degree in 2011, she became an Associate Attorney with the firm. Ashley also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from Indiana University - Indianapolis. Her practice areas include Social Security Disability, Personal Injury and Employment Law. Outside of her duties at Hankey Law Office, she is affiliated with the American Association for Justice, the American Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association...

Born and raised in central Indiana, John Hensley has always possessed an overwhelming desire to protect the rights of his fellow Hoosiers. Since 1998, he has devoted his practice to assisting those who have been wrongfully injured. John has built Hensley Legal Group into a law firm based in downtown Indianapolis that works hard toward achieving the best results possible for its clients. Known mainly for his compassion for others, John also possesses a common-sense and efficient approach to the practice of law. He continues to bring experience and integrity to his work.

I have been involved in healthcare law since I passed the bar in 1997. Prior to opening my own practice, I was the architect behind many providers’ workflow and procedures concerning disability and eligibility services. I did my undergraduate work at Marquette University and received my J.D. at Indiana University in Indianapolis.

I personally manage all of our cases and as such you will have an attorney working on your case every step of the way. You will have an attorney, not a “legal advocate,” research your case, file your motions, and appear at your hearing before the Administrative Law Judge...

EDUCATION
Indiana Bar Admission – Admitted on October 16, 2017, Juris Doctorate, May 2016
Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis Indiana

Master of Business Administration, May 2012, Indiana Wesleyan University; Indianapolis, Indiana, Concentration in Accounting

Lean and Green Belt Certificate in Six Sigma, June 2011 Villanova University; Online

Bachelor of General Studies, December 2009 Ball State University; Muncie, Indiana
Minors: Biology and Chemistry

Jim Keller joined Keller & Keller in 1989. Since then he has represented clients who suffered traumatic injuries resulting from a variety of accidents, including those involving car, truck, and motorcycle crashes. Jim has also handled several wrongful death claims for families throughout Indiana. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Indiana University, Mr. Keller then obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Thomas M.Cooley Law School in the state of Michigan. He is honored to bear the title of Super Lawyer, as well as being a current member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and...

Martin Barnes is an attorney at the central Indiana law firm of Barnes Cadwell (An Association of Attorneys – Not a Partnership). His legal practice is focused on social security disability, estate planning, probate and estate administration, wills, and trusts.

His practice emphasizes social security disability and estate planning and probate.

Mr. Barnes graduated from the Ball State University School of Business in 1975, and has been in private practice for more than 20 years since graduating from the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.

Mr. Barnes is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association (Estate Planning and Administration Section) and the...

Norman was born in Indianapolis, Indiana where he attended Crooked Creek Elementary School and Westlane Junior High. Norman and his family moved to Nashville, Tennessee when he was 12 years of age. While in Nashville Norman attended Whites Creek High School where he was inducted into the National Honor Society. Throughout his entire high school career he participated in track and field. During freshmen tryouts, he ran a 4.39 second forty yard dash and a 9.6 second one hundred yard dash when qualifying for the team. His events included the 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter...

I handle appeals in all federal and Indiana state appellate courts, in both civil and criminal proceedings. Besides Indiana courts, I also practice regularly in the the United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Eighth Circuits, and have also worked on appeals in most of the other federal circuits as well as the United States Supreme Court. Appealing a case requires different skills than preparing for a trial. On appeal, the court does not hear new evidence but looks only at the facts that were presented to the trial court. It decides the case based on the established facts...