Robert S. Schein

Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, USA

Mr. Schein chairs the firm's Construction Law Practice Group.  He concentrates his practice in construction law, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, real estate and commercial litigation.  Mr. Schein has been involved in a wide range of representation of owners and contractors in construction projects, including complex litigation matters, acceleration and delay claims, mechanic?s lien cases and public project claim cases.  Mr. Schein counsels contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and owners in matters and issues relating to construction projects, with particular emphasis in contract dispute resolution and litigation matters.  He also assists clients in drafting and negotiating construction and commercial contracts involving public and private projects.  Mr. Schein has further represented creditors and investors in creditor/debtor litigation, foreclosure matters and in bankruptcy cases throughout the United States.

Bar Admissions
Indiana (1997)

U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana

Indiana Supreme Court

Education
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D., 1997

Indiana University, B.A., 1992

Published Works
"Settlement Issues in Product Liability Cases with Multiple Defendants", The Indiana Lawyer, November 26 - December 9, 1997

Classes / Seminars Taught
"Form of Contracts", Residential Construction Law, Indiana Continuing Legal Education (ICLEF), May, 2004

Reported Cases
Forty-One Associates v. Bluefield Associates, 809 N.E.2d 422 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004)

Professional Associations and Memberships
Indiana State Bar Association - Construction & Surety Law Section, 2004 - 2006 (Treasurer)

American Bar Association - Forum on the Construction Industry, Litigation, and Real Property Sections (Member)

Eagle Township Board, 2003 - Present (Secretary)

Precinct Committeemen, 2003 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association - Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section (Member)

Boone County and Hamilton County Bar Association (Member)

Indiana State Bar Association - Construction Law, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Litigation and Probate and Real Estate Sections (Member)

Zionsville Presbyterian Church (Member)

Pro Bono Activities
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic (Volunteer)

Several Local and Statewide Republican candidates (Volunteer)