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Consult an Indiana lawyer if you have questions about this area of the law. - [Changing Child Support Obligations](https://www.ncs-law.com/changing-child-support-obligations/) - September, 2023 After a court enters an order on a Divorce Decree or Dissolution Agreement, many parents believe they are being short-changed with respect to child support payments. Others feel they pay too much. Parents are frequently conflicted over these issues and want the best for their children while keeping a level playing field between - [Applying Prospective Statutes Retroactively: A New Take on Expungements](https://www.ncs-law.com/applying-prospective-statutes-retroactively-a-new-take-on-expungements/) - Indiana’s Expungement Statute gives those who have been convicted of a crime a second chance at employment and other meaningful opportunities. - [Minimizing Conflicts During Custody Disputes in the Digital Age](https://www.ncs-law.com/minimizing-conflicts-during-custody-disputes-in-the-digital-age/) - For many families who find themselves in the middle of a custody or parenting time dispute, communicating and co-parenting can be contentious. - [Divorce in the Wake of a Premarital Agreement](https://www.ncs-law.com/divorce-in-the-wake-of-a-premarital-agreement/) - Many couples in Indiana are considering Premarital Agreements (also known as prenuptial agreements or “prenups”) for a variety of different reasons. - [Landowner’s Duty to Ensure Patron Safety from Criminal Acts](https://www.ncs-law.com/landowners-duty-to-ensure-patron-safety-from-criminal-acts/) - What duties do landowners owe to customers and patrons of their establishments? 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In addition to representing insurers in subrogation claims, we - [Business Services](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/business-services/) - [Environmental Law](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/environmental-law/) - [Premises Liability](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/premises-liability/) - [Insurance Coverage](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/insurance-coverage/) - [Aviation Law](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/aviation/) - [Motor Vehicle and Trucking](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/legal-representation-in-motor-vehicle-trucking-cases/) - [Products Liability](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/products-liability/) - [Personal Injury and Wrongful Death](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/personal-injury-and-wrongful-death/) - [Family Law](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/family-law/) - [Construction Law](https://www.ncs-law.com/practice-areas/construction-law/) ## News - [NCS Welcomes Eric Leveque](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-welcomes-eric-leveque/) - Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP is pleased to welcome Eric Leveque to our team as an Associate Attorney. Eric graduated from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in May 2024. He will focus his practice in insurance defense and civil rights litigation. Welcome to the NCS Team, Eric! - [GLEANERS FOOD BANK](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/gleaners-food-bank/) - It was such a great day for the NCS Crew! We got the opportunity to volunteer at Gleaners Food Bank Wednesday morning and it was an amazing experience... - [2026 NCS Staff Day](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/2026-ncs-staff-day/) - NCS celebrated Administrative Professionals Day on April 22nd with a flower arranging workshop and a luncheon. We have an incredible team here at NCS! The attention to detail, organizational abilities, willingness to pitch in when needed, and positive attitude are what makes NCS’s staff an excellent team. - [NCS Welcomes Paralegal](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-welcomes-paralegal/) - Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP welcomes Arla Frazier to our paralegal team. Arla previously worked for five years at NCS as a Legal Assistant and Paralegal. We’re happy to welcome Arla back to the NCS team! - [Indianapolis Law Club](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/indianapolis-law-club/) - NCS salutes our Mediator of the Year many times over, Pete Schroeder, who is shown lobbing challenging mediation questions to an experienced group of mediators in Indiana. Thanks to The Honorable Kellie Barr, Michael Bishop, and Kevin Fitzharris who ably contributed to the mediation panel discussion. Indianapolis Law Club members meet in person every month - [Annual Abe Lincoln Awards](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/annual-abe-lincoln-awards/) - NCS continues to be a proud sponsor of the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ Abe Lincoln Scholarship program. We congratulate the six Indianapolis area students who were awarded scholarships this year, the 51st year for the program. NCS lawyer Scott Harkness has served on the scholarship committee for 25 years. The scholarship program was created in - [2026 Best Lawyers Recognition](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/2026-best-lawyers-recognition/) - NCS is proud to have eight attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and two lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America® 2026 editions. In addition, Tom Bays was named the Best Lawyers 2026 Product Liability Litigation-Defendants "Lawyer of the Year" in Indianapolis and Scott Harkness was named the Best - [Long-Time NCS Employee Retires](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/long-time-ncs-employee-retires/) - Carolyn Jeffries retired from NCS on May 23rd, 2025. In honor of her retirement, NCS wishes to recognize her for her many years of service, and her continued dedication and contributions to the firm. Carolyn was part of the original team that established the NCS firm in 1980. Although she stepped away in 1985 to - [45th Firm Anniversary](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/45th-firm-anniversary/) - NCS is proud to celebrate 45 years of continuous legal service to its clients. We are proud to continue to employ team members who joined us within the first 5 to 10 years of practice. We remain committed to providing excellent legal services to our clients while providing a family friendly working environment for our - [2025 Super Lawyers](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/2025-super-lawyers/) - NCS is pleased to announce four of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers® and two to their Rising Stars List. Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional - [50th Annual Abe Lincoln Awards](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/50th-annual-abe-lincoln-awards/) - NCS congratulates the five scholarship winners of the 50th annual Abe Lincoln Awards Program from the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis. NCS also applauds lawyer Scott Harkness’ 24-year commitment and service to the Abe Lincoln Scholarship Committee. Scott assisted emcee Rafael Sanchez at this year’s event. NCS is a proud sponsor of efforts to support local - [NCS Welcomes a New Partner](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-welcomes-a-new-partner/) - We are please to announce that Katelyn Juerling (“Kate”) has been named a Partner as of January 1, 2025. Kate practices in insurance and business litigation. Congratulations Kate! - [Giving Back to Our Community](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/giving-back-to-our-community/) - Gleaners Food Bank welcomed the NCS Team again to join other volunteers giving back to the community. Our volunteer shift packed 650 meal boxes providing over 13,000 meals to families in need. Gleaners Food Bank has been in operation since 1980. It serves 21 counties across central Indiana and is the largest hunger relief organization - [Best Lawyers in America Recognition](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/best-lawyers-in-america-recognition/) - NCS is proud to have nine attorneys awarded in the 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in several practice areas. Special Congratulations to Pete Schroeder who received the “Lawyer of the Year” designation in Indianapolis for Arbitration and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants. - [NCS Staff Appreciation Day](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-staff-appreciation-day/) - As part of NCS’s commitment to a team-focused culture, NCS celebrated Administrative Professionals Days with a special activity for team members provided by Abby’s Garden Parties, followed by lunch and a fun game of law office Pictionary. NCS looks forward each year for the chance to thank our team members for all they do and - [NCS recognizes National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-recognizes-national-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month/) - In support of National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, NCS is proud to recognize the work of our colleagues, Mary Jo Wedding and Kate Juerling, who serve the community on the board of Ability Allies (formerly Disability Legal Services of Indiana.) The organization recently changed its name AND continues its work to empower Hoosier students with - [Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ Abe Lincoln Awards Program](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/kiwanis-club-of-indianapolis-abe-lincoln-awards-program/) - Norris Choplin Schroeder was proud to support the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ Abe Lincoln Awards Program Luncheon again this year when high school students in Indianapolis were recognized for scholastic achievement while overcoming physical, emotional, and environmental challenges. NCS has sponsored this event for the past several years and invites NCS team members to join - [NCS welcomes Ryan Garner](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-welcomes-ryan-garner/) - NCS is pleased to announce that Ryan Garner has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Ryan arrives with six years of litigation experience. His practice is concentrated in insurance defense, insurance coverage, worker’s compensation defense, asbestos, and business litigation. Welcome Ryan! - [NCS Staff Day April 2025](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-staff-day-april-2025/) - NCS celebrated team members for the vital roles they play in serving NCS clients every day. NCS remains committed to its culture of care for both clients and team members, including work-life balance. - [INDIANAPOLIS BAR FOUNDATION’S DISTINGUISHED FELLOWS](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/indianapolis-bar-foundations-distinguished-fellows/) - Congratulations to the incoming class of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation’s Distinguished Fellows which includes our colleague, Pete Schroeder. - [NCS SPONSORS AVIATION INDIANA VIRTUAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-sponsors-aviation-indiana-virtual-annual-conference/) - NCS was proud to be a sponsor of the Aviation Indiana Virtual Annual Conference in October. Aviation Indiana has advocated for aviation interests... - [BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® 2023](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/best-lawyers-in-america-2023/) - Congratulations to the 11 NCS attorneys who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2023 and... - [DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/disability-legal-services/) - To support National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, NCS is proud to recognize the work of our colleague, Mary Jo Wedding. - [2022 SUPER LAWYERS®](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/2022-super-lawyers/) - NCS is proud to announce five of our attorneys have been named to the Thomson Reuters 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers® list and one of our attorneys... - [UNSUNG HERO AWARD](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/unsung-hero-award/) - We are very proud of our colleague, Rick Norris, who was celebrated at a recent Indy Bar Professionalism Awards breakfast by receiving the Unsung Hero Award. - [2023 Super Lawyers®](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/super-lawyers-2023/) - NCS congratulates Pete Schroeder for being named among the Top 50 of the Thomson Reuters Indiana Super Lawyers® list in Indiana. - [Advanced Civil Mediation Seminar](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/advanced-civil-mediation-seminar/) - Join Pete Schroeder and several other experienced mediators for the Advanced Civil Mediation Seminar sponsored by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association... - [Elevate Awards Nomination Announcement](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/elevate-awards-nomination-announcement/) - NCS attorney Kate Juerling is a finalist, chosen from over 80 nominees, for one of the United Way's ELEVATE Awards. Kate is nominated for Volunteer... - [Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ Abe Lincoln Awards](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/kiwanis-club-of-indianapolis-abe-lincoln-awards/) - NCS was proud to support the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis’ Abe Lincoln Awards Program Luncheon again today when high school students in Indianapolis... - [American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Girls State](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/american-legion-auxiliary-volunteer-girls-state-2/) - NCS Attorney Kate Juerling volunteered last week at the American Legion Auxiliary Volunteer Girls State (ALAVGS). ALAVGS is a weeklong program designed to: - [NCS Staff Day April 2023](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-staff-day-april-2023/) - We celebrated in high style to thank our team on Administrative Professionals Day yesterday. NCS thanks our staff team... - [NCS Spirit Day](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-spirit-day/) - The NCS team enjoyed Spirit Day at NCS sporting letter sweaters, jerseys, T-shirts, and sweatshirts from numerous schools: - [Lisa Pryor, 40-Year Employment Anniversary](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/lisa-pryer-40-year-employment-anniversary/) - NCS Congratulates Lisa Pryor, a 40-year employee. Teammates gathered to celebrate this milestone. Many thanks to Lisa for 40 years of loyalty and good work! - [NCS Attorneys Included in Best Lawyers in America® 2024](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/ncs-attorneys-included-in-best-lawyers-in-america-2024/) - Congratulations to the nine NCS attorneys who have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 in several practice areas. - [Bob Duncan Remembers the Indianapolis International Airport's 9/11 Response](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/bob-duncan-remembers-the-indianapolis-international-airports-response-on-9-11/) - Memories of 9/11, include lives lost, security breached, but also heroism from individual and corporate citizens. Bob Duncan, a lawyer at NCS, served... - [Bob Duncan Inducted Into Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame](https://www.ncs-law.com/news/bob-duncan-inducted-into-indiana-aviation-hall-of-fame/) - NCS is immeasurably proud to announce Bob Duncan’s 2023 induction into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame (INAHOF) on October 7, 2023. ## Team Members - [Ryan L. Garner](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/ryan-l-garner/) - [Robert A. Duncan](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/robert-a-duncan/) - [Katelyn H. Juerling](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/katelyn-h-juerling/) - [Mary Jo Wedding](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/mary-jo-wedding/) - [Pete Schroeder](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/pete-schroeder/) - [Richard L. Norris](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/richard-l-norris/) - [Scott A. Harkness](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/scott-a-harkness/) - [Thomas B. Bays](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/thomas-b-bays/) - [Eric J. Leveque](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/eric-j-leveque/) - [Caroline Prentice](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/caroline-prentice/) - [Matthew W. Melton](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/matthew-w-melton/) - [Kyle A. Jones](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/kyle-a-jones/) - [Caroline Bogard](https://www.ncs-law.com/attorneys/caroline-bogard/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://www.ncs-law.com/category/uncategorized/) ## Categories for Team Members - [Attorney](https://www.ncs-law.com/categories-for-team-members/attorney/) - [Administrator](https://www.ncs-law.com/categories-for-team-members/administrator/) - [Indiana Attorney](https://www.ncs-law.com/categories-for-team-members/indiana-attorney/) - [Construction](https://www.ncs-law.com/categories-for-team-members/construction/) - [Large Loss Subrogation](https://www.ncs-law.com/categories-for-team-members/large-loss-subrogation/)