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Our Firm History

Not all attorneys perform equally, and the skilled team at Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP stands apart from other firms. Our firm was established in 1899, and from the very beginning, we have devoted our practice to representing individuals who have suffered due to the negligence of others. At Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP, we believe that the difference is in our genuine approach to legal representation. Our approach is simple: we fight for you because we care.

Proud Commitment to Tradition of Service & Compassion

For the past 40 years, we have developed and refined our personal injury practice. We bring together the individual strengths of each of our nationally recognized injury attorneys to provide a comprehensive approach to legal representation. Our legal team can represent a wide range of personal injury claims in Indiana, including the following areas:

  • Bicycle accidents
  • Car accidents
  • Children's injuries
  • Insurance disputes
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Nursing home abuse
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Premises liability
  • Product liability
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Truck accidents
  • Wrongful death claims

Our personal injury lawyers, including Lead Attorneys Paul Kruse, Tony Patterson, and John McLaughlin have more than 75 years of combined legal experience, and we have committed every aspect of our practice to representing the needs and rights of victims of negligence. As one of the oldest and most distinguished law firms in the area, we are a sophisticated team of attorneys who has been recognized for professional excellence, a tradition of service, and unparalleled compassion for our clients. From minor injuries to catastrophic injuries, our experienced lawyers are focused on representing you in court so you can focus on what truly matters: recovering.

Proven Results & Case History

Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP has a long-standing history for achieving satisfactory results for injured victims and surviving family members who have lost a loved one due to no fault of their own. Protecting the rights of victims and families is our business. We have handled countless cases through our years of practice, and our experienced trial attorneys have obtained million-dollar settlements and verdicts for past clients!

As a testament to our tenacity and commitment to obtaining the best possible result in court, Attorney Tony Patterson has been included in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, which is an association of trial attorneys who have helped clients obtain million-dollar settlements. Such an honor is only awarded to less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the nation! No matter how complex or simple your case is, you can trust the trial attorneys at our firm to make the legal process as painless as possible.

Community Involvement

Our firm has achieved high standing in the legal community, but we are most proud of our reputation closer to home. We believe in providing legal services that help victims after an accident, and we believe in helping our clients, their families, and the community at large. This includes our active contribution in several community activities and pro bono involvement.

Hire an Experienced Indiana Personal Injury Attorney

When you are looking for accountability and peace of mind after an accident, don't look any further than Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP. Both Attorneys Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson have earned AV® Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell®. With decades of experience and firsthand courtroom practice, we are at a great advantage to help you obtain the best possible outcome.

Let our experience go to work for you! Contact our firm to schedule your case evaluation. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so there is no bad time to call our legal team! We have offices located in Indianapolis and Lebanon, Indiana for your convenience.