Beasley & Gilkison LLP has provided trustworthy and expert legal service to the people, businesses and institutions of East Central Indiana since the 1870s. We have a reputation for high standards of service in meeting our clients’ needs, and for making significant contributions to the community. With more than 120 years of successful service, our commitment to the region and its residents speaks for itself.

Our lawyers are highly skilled, dedicated and experienced. At Beasley & Gilkison, we have assembled a team of accomplished attorneys who cover diverse areas of the law. Our staff has knowledge, experience, and creativity and is fully committed to our clients. Not only do we remain current with the law and societal trends, we incorporate the latest technology into our office so that we can provide first-rate service in an ever-changing world.

With our talented experts, traditional values and a progressive philosophy, we will continue to address the evolving and diverse needs of our clients.

In addition to first-rate attorneys, paralegals have been an important part of the firm for many years. When appropriate, our paralegals are actively involved in meeting clients’ legal needs, have a significant amount of direct contact with our clients, assist in preparation of documents, and communicate with others on our clients’ behalf. Paralegals provide outstanding service to our clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Our paralegals and legal assistant have a combined total of more than 60 years of employment with Beasley & Gilkison. We think that says a lot about our law firm and the service we provide.

Our clients - past, present and future - are the foundation of our practice, and client satisfaction is our top priority. Our prime objective is to provide the best, most innovative and consistently reliable service at a reasonable cost. We are proud of our past, our growth, and the referrals we have received from satisfied clients throughout our history. We are pleased to have served several generations of clients within families, businesses and institutions in East Central Indiana.

About Charles R. Clark Attorney at Law - Partner Beasley & Gilkison, LLP Mutual Federal Building 110 East Charles Street P.O. Box 1648 Muncie, Indiana 47308 Phone:  (765) 289-0661 FAX:   (765) 282-4966 clark@beasleylaw.com
Personal Injury Litigation Business Organization, Planning and Transactions Education and Government Muncie Central High School, Muncie, Indiana, 1952 DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1959 - B.A. Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 1962 - LL.B. Indiana, 1962 Supreme Court of Indiana, 1962 United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1962 United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1965 United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1975 State of Michigan, District Court Lansing, 1975 State of Pennsylvania, Court of Common Pleas, Lebanon, 1996 State of Ohio, Court of Common Pleas, Greene County, 1999 Muncie Bar Association, Member (President 1964-1965) Delaware County Bar Association, Member (President 1969) Indiana State Bar Association, Member – Litigation Section Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member American Bar Association, Member – Litigation and Toxic Torts Sections American Trial Lawyers Association, Member Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity US Army, 10th Infantry Division, Europe, 1955-1957 Delaware County Public Defender, 1963-1964 First Baptist Church of Muncie, Board of Trustees, 1966-1970 Delaware County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 1965-1968 Muncie Boys Club, Board of Directors, 1966-1972 Delaware County Metropolitan Plan Commission, 1968-1970 (President 1970) Delaware County Attorney, 1973-1974 Town of Parker City, Town Attorney, 1985-1995 Muncie Housing Authority, Commissioner, 1993-1996 Marsh Supermarkets, Inc., Board of Directors, 1978 – Present Audit Committee Chairman City of Muncie, Indiana, City Attorney, 1998 – Present Harris v. City of Muncie, 325 N.E.2d 208 (Ind. App. 1975) Jordan Paper Products v. Burger Man, Inc., 352 N.E.2d 821 (Ind. App. 1976) Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Humane Society of Delaware County, Inc. v. City of Muncie, 769 N.E.2d 669 (Ind. App. 2002)   Mark A. Ervin Attorney at Law - Managing Partner Beasley & Gilkison, LLP Mutual Federal Building 110 East Charles Street P.O. Box 1648 Muncie, Indiana 47308 Phone:  (765) 289-0661 FAX:   (765) 282-4966 ervin@beasleylaw.com            Estate Planning and Estate Administration Business Organization, Planning and Transactions Education and Government Adoption Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1981 – B.S. magna cum laude Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1985 – M.A. Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1992 – J.D. cum laude John R. Emens Scholars, Ball State University G. Kent Frandsen Scholarship Recipient, Indiana University School of Law 1994 Outstanding Young Alumnus, Ball State Alumni Association 2000 Executive Director’s Award for Service, Ball State Alumni Association Indiana, 1993 Supreme Court of Indiana, 1993 United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1993 United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1993 Muncie Bar Association, Member and Director Indiana State Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association, Member East Central Indiana Estate Planning Council, Member Muncie Bar Association, President, 2005-2006 Ball State University Alumni Association, President, 2006 Muncie Children's Museum, Board of Directors Ball State University Foundation Philanthropy Advisory Steering Committee Ball State University Foundation, Board of Directors Planned and Endowment Giving Committee Chair, Ball State University Foundation John R. Emens Scholarship Selection Committee, Community Representative The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Professional Advisors Council Exchange Club of Muncie, Board of Directors (President, 2000-2001) Mental Health Association of Delaware County, Board of Directors (President, 1996-1997) William V. Hughes Attorney at Law - Partner Beasley & Gilkison, LLP Mutual Federal Building 110 East Charles Street P.O. Box 1648 Muncie, Indiana 47308 Phone:  (765) 289-0661 FAX:   (765) 282-4966 hughes@beasleylaw.com            Business Organization, Planning and Transactions Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Banking and Creditors Rights Education and Government Certified Civil Mediator Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, 1969 - A.B. Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina, 1972 - J.D. Indiana, 1972 Muncie Bar Association, Member (President, 1989-1990) Indiana State Bar Association, Member NSBA Council of School Attorneys Education Law Association Indiana School Boards Association Phi Delta Phi Law Fraternity Mutual First Financial, Inc. and Mutual Federal Savings Bank, Director The Maxon Foundation, Director Muncie Rotary Club, Member Huffer Memorial Children’s Center, Director Muncie Symphony Orchestra, Board Member Alexandria Community Band, Member Indiana Republican Convention, Delegate: 1984, 1994-2002 Jaycees International (JCI) Senator #37862 St. Mary Parish Catholic Church, Member Lakeview Country Club, Inc. v. State Board of Tax Commissioners, 565 N.E.2d 392 (Ind. Tax 1991). Board of School Trustees v. Barnell, 678 N.E.2d 799 (Ind. App. 1997).   J. Philip Updike Attorney at Law - Member Beasley & Gilkison, LLP Mutual Federal Building 110 East Charles Street P.O. Box 1648 Muncie, Indiana 47308 Phone:  (765) 289-0661 FAX:   (765) 282-4966 updike@beasleylaw.com            Estate Planning and Administration Business Organization, Planning and Transactions Real Estate Contracts, Land Use and Environmental Banking and Creditors' Rights Indiana University and DePauw University, 1972 - B.A. Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 1975 - J.D. Indiana, 1975 Muncie Bar Association, Member Indiana State Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Indiana Legal Services, Inc. Board of Directors Kiwanis Club of Muncie, Member High Street United Methodist Church, Member Boy Scouts of America (Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Exploring Divisions volunteer leader), 1977 to present Girl Scouts of America Girl Scouts of Wapehani Council, Inc. (legal counsel), 1977 to present   Sara E. Shade Attorney at Law - Partner Beasley & Gilkison, LLP Mutual Federal Building 110 East Charles Street P.O. Box 1648 Muncie, Indiana 47308 Phone:  (765) 289-0661 FAX:   (765) 282-4966 shade@beasleylaw.com            Elder Law Estate Planning and Administration Governmental Law Depauw University, Greencastle, Indiana, 1998 - B.A. Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 2001 - J.D. Managing Editor, Federal Communications Law Journal Indiana, 2001 Indiana State Supreme Court, 2001 United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2001 United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2001 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Muncie Bar Association, Member Indiana State Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association, Member East Central Indiana Estate Planning Council, Member Ratliff-Cox American Inns of Court Women In Business Unlimited, President Academy for Community Leadership, 2003 Graduate Tri Kappa Philanthropic Organization Ivy Tech State College, Instructor City of Muncie Board of Public Works and Safety, Member

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