Jim Keller has practiced with Keller & Keller since 1989. He has represented clients whose problems range from closed head injuries to wrongful death actions. His practice has a strong focus towards helping victims of serious automobile and semi-truck accidents.


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 included in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum.  He is mentioned in the publication “Best Lawyers” and is a current member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and the Marion County Bar Association.

Mr. Keller has received a “superb” rating from AVVO. Avvo’s lawyer directory provides Avvo-rated profiles, client reviews, and peer endorsements for 97 percent of all lawyers in the United States. Mr. Keller’s AVVO is the highest rating available.

In addition to the personal attention given to each of his clients, Mr. Keller also lends his efforts and resources to the community in which he resides. Particularly of note is Mr. Keller’s role as founder and President of the Samantha House Foundation. Mr. Keller invites you to read more about Samantha’s courageous story here. As well, Mr. Keller is also a board member of I.U. Hillel and past President of Temple B’nai Shalom. 

Zachary Farmer presently serves as the Managing Attorney of Keller & Keller’s Albuquerque, New Mexico office where he focuses on getting justice for injured people throughout New Mexico. As a teenager, Zach was the victim of a reckless driver and suffered severe injuries. Zach’s family hired Keller & Keller to represent him, and he has been a valued member, and Albuquerque personal injury attorney of the Keller & Keller family since.

Zach understands first-hand the emotional and physical strain that a personal injury can cause a person. Having suffered at the hands of a negligent individual, Zach knows how beneficial it can be to have a powerful law firm on your side.

After graduating from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, Zach began working for Keller & Keller as a Case Manager before taking on several different roles at the firm. While working full-time at Keller & Keller, Zach obtained his law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Zach is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Indiana, and New Mexico and he is a member of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association (NMTLA) and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) among several other voluntary bar and legal associations.

In addition to the practice of law, Zach is a licensed health insurance producer in multiple states. Zach’s health insurance work focuses on helping disabled individuals navigate the complicated Medicare system.

Outside of the office, Zach enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura, and their pets. Zach participates in several outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking, and you can catch him running in the Foothills nearly every day. Zach and Laura love to travel and attend many concerts and music festivals.

Michael Hult is one of Keller & Keller’s litigation attorneys, focusing his practice on the representation of injured persons. He works to resolve claims prior to litigation but when necessary is prepared to the file the lawsuit and represent the client in a trial by jury. With nearly ten years of experience as an insurance defense attorney, he understands the process of obtaining just compensation for those injured due to the negligence of others from both the perspective of those who have been injured as well as insurance companies.

“I use my experience to help clients to see their cases as they will be seen by insurance companies, defense counsel, judges, and, ultimately, a jury of their peers. The most important factors in obtaining fair compensation as an injured person are being able to see the whole picture and having an advocate who will aggressively pursue your cause.”

Michael was born in Bloomington and grew up in Columbus, Indiana. After earning degrees in Economics and East Asian Studies from DePauw University, with honors, he deferred his admission to the Indiana University Maurer School of Law to live in Albuquerque for one year.

Following the completion of his Juris Doctor, he served two years (2006-2008) as a law clerk for the O’ahu First Circuit Court in Honolulu, participating in numerous jury trials, settlement conferences, and motions practice. In private practice in Honolulu, Michael was retained by insurance companies to defend their insureds in personal injury, contract, and coverage disputes.

Desiring to be closer to family, Michael returned to Indiana in 2014. He was an in-house trial attorney at a Fortune 100 insurance company before moving to a boutique law firm where he defended health care providers and businesses in medical malpractice and personal injury cases.

Michael is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Indiana and Hawaii, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii.

In his personal time, Michael enjoys time with his family, traveling, fishing, hiking, camping, golf, and watching Indiana Hoosiers basketball and Colts football. He is a Barrister in the Sagamore American Inn of Court and is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.

Ryan Johnson grew up in Bloomfield, Indiana and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1996. He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana University – Bloomington in 2000. He went on to Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis for his law degree graduating in the spring of 2003.

Ryan went back to Bloomington after law school and gained valuable experience working for a small law office before joining Keller & Keller in the summer of 2004. Ryan has focused his practice on personal injury and wrongful death for over a decade now.

In the spring of 2005, Ryan passed the Illinois Bar exam and now practices in both Indiana and Illinois. Ryan has won multiple jury trial verdicts in both motor vehicle and premise liability cases.

In addition to his trial experience, Ryan has also advocated for his clients through the Federal and Indiana Appellate Courts. Ryan argued an insurance coverage issue in front of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and recently appeared before the Indiana Supreme Court.

Ryan has been named a Rising Star by the Indiana Super Lawyers publication. He is a member of the Indiana and Illinois Trial Lawyers associations in addition to both Indiana and Illinois State Bar Associations and the Indianapolis Bar Association.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing golf and enjoying live music.

Aaron was born and raised in Indianapolis where he still lives and enjoys spending time with family. He went to Franklin Central High School located on the cities ’ southeast side. He earned his B.S. at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana and his Juris Doctor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. Aaron was a mentor for incoming students, elected as President of Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, and trained in trial practice and moot court while at McKinney.

Shortly after graduating from law school in 2014, Aaron joined the law firm of Keller and Keller where he has been representing clients who have suffered serious personal injury ever since. He is actively involved in all aspects of client representation, and works with clients every day to obtain the best possible results in their case. Aaron is admitted to practice law in Indiana and is a member of both the Indiana State Bar Association and Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.

During his free time Aaron is very active in the community and the outdoors. Aaron is an avid biker, and enjoys camping, traveling, outdoor games, golfing, playing basketball, volleyball and kick-ball. Aaron ’s academic achievement, commitment to his clients, and connection to the community make him and ideal choice to represent personal injury clients during trying times.

Karen Sánchez-González is a first-generation Latina that grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is fluent in Spanish and English and graduated from Atrisco Heritage Academy High School in 2013. She earned her undergraduate degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 2017. She went to Southern Illinois University School of Law in Illinois for her law degree, graduating in the spring of 2020.

Karen has worked with underrepresented populations including domestic violence victims, immigrants, people with disabilities, and minors. Karen understands the importance of equality and fairness and continues to advocate for underrepresented communities. Karen’s involvement in the community has helped bridge the gap to provide deserving legal representation to ALL. Karen understands the complexity of the legal system and is honored to guide clients during such a difficult time in their life. Karen’s mission is to achieve fair and favorable settlements for ALL her clients.

Outside of the office, Karen enjoys spending time with her family and dog. When Karen is not with her family, she is usually traveling the world.

Matt Parker is a personal injury attorney in Keller & Keller’s Michigan office. He assists clients throughout all phases of representation with his primary focus on case evaluation and intake. Matt is licensed to practice law in the states of Michigan and Indiana. He is an active member of both the Michigan Bar Association and the Indiana Bar Association.

Matt was born and raised in Northern Indiana and he received his bachelor’s degree from Ball State University. After graduation, Matt spent several years working throughout the country in the business sector. This experience enabled Matt to fine tune his communication and negotiating skills, both of which are extremely valuable when working with clients and pursuing settlements.

Matt continued his education at the University of Toledo. He earned his M.B.A and graduated with honors from the College of Law in 2012. While in law school Matt was a member of Law Review and he assumed leadership positions in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society and the Public Interest Law Association. Additionally, Matt was awarded multiple public service commendations from the University of Toledo for his volunteer work with Legal Aid of Western Ohio.

Outside of the office, Matt enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with family. He is an avid sports fan who consistently argues, regardless of merit, why the Denver Broncos will win the Super Bowl and why Notre Dame will win the national championship.

Matt has always believed income should never be a barrier to competent legal representation. He was initially attracted to work for Keller & Keller because of its Zero Fee Guarantee. After being involved in a major accident himself, Matt fully appreciates the trauma which can accompany an automobile accident as well as the frustrations of dealing with an insurance agent on your own. He constantly reminds himself and his clients of Charles R. Swindoll’s words, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” Let Matt and Keller & Keller’s experience react for you.

Nick Lavella is a lawyer that represents disabled individuals before the Social Security Administration and U.S. federal courts. He serves as an attorney for those who were denied Social Security disability benefits, short term disability insurance benefits, and long term disability insurance benefits.

Nick is originally from New Castle, Pennsylvania, but has lived in Indiana since 2003. He received his undergraduate education from Purdue University (B.A. 2007), and then earned a law degree from Indiana University McKinney School of Law (J.D. 2010). During law school, Nick participated in Disability Clinic, Moot Court, Trial Advocacy, and volunteered at Indiana Legal Services.

Nick has experience representing individuals at every step of the Social Security disability process. Nick is licensed to practice law in the state of Indiana, and practices in the United States District Courts of Southern Indiana and Northern Indiana. He is a member of the National Organization for Social Security Claimants Representatives and Indianapolis Bar Association.

Nick also represents individuals who are denied private disability insurance benefits. He has specialized experience in cases governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Nick’s areas of practice include appealing the denial of disability insurance benefits and lawsuits to recover wrongly denied insurance benefits.

In his free time, Nick enjoys running, traveling, hiking, and backyard chicken farming. He also serves as a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. He and his wife live in Indianapolis with their cat.

Clients looking for results can put their trust in Jameson Young.

A native of Indianapolis, Jameson attended North Central High School. He went on to DePauw University, graduating cum laude in 2002.

Jameson then went on to Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law, graduating with honors once again in 2005. During his education, he pledged Delta Upsilon, took part in the Management Fellows program and worked on the Indiana Law Journal.

Jameson joined the law firm of Keller & Keller in 2012. He focuses his practice on Social Security Disability.

He belongs to the Indianapolis Bar Association and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

Jameson knows how to win for his clients and he takes special interest in cases involving mental health issues, spinal disorders and autoimmune diseases.

He also finds time for pro bono work and was recently appointed to serve as counsel on a civil rights case in federal district court. When not practicing law, Jameson enjoys cycling, hiking and home improvement.

His skills in communication and logic make Jameson an asset to the legal profession. And his skills and integrity are winning the trust of clients.

Jameson’s high regard for the legal profession inspires his passion, zeal and creativity.

Tim Burns uses the law to empower his clients to receive the benefits they deserve.  He is a nationally recognized speaker on the Disability program, who has taught other lawyers how to practice before the Social Security Administration at both State and National programs. He was the President of the Indiana State Bar Association’s Disability Section from 2019 to 2022.

Tim grew up in Pendleton, Indiana, and attended Pendleton Heights High School. He attended Hanover College, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in history in 1991. Soon thereafter, Tim began working for the Indiana Department of Disability Determination, processing Social Security claims. After more than 10 years with the department, Tim entered law school at the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.

He joined Keller & Keller in 2008, concentrating his practice on Social Security Disability. Having done over a thousand hearings, Tim has participated in the explosive growth of the Keller & Keller Disability Department, as the size of the Department has tripled during his employment, including adding a dedicated Federal Court practice. Tim has participated in many local Federal Court lawsuits on behalf of his clients and has even appeared before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. He is three for three at the Court of Appeals, the professional achievement of which he is most proud. Some of his cases have been featured in newspapers and at conferences.

In addition to being admitted to local Federal Courts, Tim is also admitted to practice in the New Mexico District Court, the Central District of Illinois, the Western District of Michigan, and the Southern District of Illinois. Tim is also a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association of Indiana, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR), and the NAACP.

Outside of work, Tim is dedicated to his wife and his three children. He greatly enjoys watching and attending Indiana Pacers games and the matches of US Men’s National soccer team, and relishes the dominance of the Liverpool Reds over the rest of English Premiere League.

Lori M. Craig has represented the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable throughout her career and is now concentrating her practice in Social Security Disability. Lori is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Lori has called central Indiana home for more than 20 years. She completed her undergraduate education at Indiana University (B.A. 1997). Lori graduated cum laude from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in December 2014. In addition to her Juris Doctor, she completed the requirements for health law certification, which includes elder law.

During law school, she served as the vice-chair of the legal division of the Indiana University Student Outreach Clinic. Lori also participated in the Health Law Society, the Women’s Caucus, Moot Court, and the Indiana Law Review.

Lori’s law review note discussing POST in Indiana was the first student note published on the Indiana Law Review Blog (available here). She is also the author of a practical guide to family discussions of end-of-life health care concerns (available here). In addition, she is a co-author of Estate Planning: A How-to Guide and of Step-by-Step Guide to Drafting Wills and Trusts, both of which were published by the National Business Institute. Among other topics, Lori has presented on elder law, estate planning, and Medicaid planning.

She is a member of the National Organization for Social Security Claimants Representatives and the Indiana State Bar Association and serves as the treasurer of the Morgan County Bar Association.

Lori is a graduate of the Morgan County Leadership Academy and served a three-year term on its board of directors. Lori has worked with the Senior Law Project at Indiana Legal Services and completed externships with three courts in central Indiana. Indiana Super Lawyers named Lori to its Rising Stars list in 2018 and 2019.

In her spare time, Lori enjoys attending the theater and reading, as well as cheering on her children in their competitive endeavors. She is the scholarship chair for the Networking Business Women of Morgan County. She also serves adults and children as a Guardian ad Litem. She and her husband live in Morgan County with their two children and several pets.

Dustin Schock is an attorney who works in our disability practice. He handles Social Security and long-term disability appeals. Dustin was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He attended Indiana University and earned a B.A. in political science with a minor in history. He was a member of the Honors College. Dustin graduated summa cum laude from Capital University Law School in 2010. He was the Staff Member of the Year while an associate for the law review, and he later served as an associate editor.

Dustin has over a decade of professional experience working with Social Security disability appeals. He has attended over 1,000 administrative hearings on behalf of claimants. Immediately prior to joining our team, he was a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He assisted the federal judicial officers with Social Security judicial review cases by predominantly writing the final dispositive orders. Dustin took pride in helping the judges with dispensing justice and getting it right. In fact, less than one percent of the orders that he helped write were overturned on appeal. But when his term ended, Dustin was eager to apply his experience with the court to once again represent the rights and interests of claimants. Dustin is now an important member of our federal court team.

Dustin finds it incredibly rewarding to give back in a capacity that fosters the future of the profession. He has volunteered to serve as a judge for various moot court and mock trial competitions involving bright and ambitious high school and law school students, including for the Indiana State Bar Association, We the People, and the Black Law Students Association. Dustin most enjoys spending his free time with his wife and daughter, visiting parks, taking in the outdoors, and observing wildlife. He is an avid birder and amateur photographer. He also enjoys attending concerts and sporting events.

Sara Martin is a graduate of IU – Bloomington and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 2011. Prior to joining Keller & Keller, Sara worked in public service as a Deputy Attorney General at the Indiana Office of Attorney General where she represented state agencies and their employees, as well as members of the judiciary in state and federal court.  Sara also worked as an attorney and later as Sports Wagering Director for the Indiana Gaming Commission.  More recently, Sara served as a Deputy Prosecutor in the Child Support Division of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.  Sara lives in Indianapolis with her husband Dustin and daughter.  She enjoys live music, stargazing and spending time with her family.

Eric Farr is an attorney who represents disability claimants before the Social Security Administration.

Eric was born in Indianapolis but spent most of his childhood in the Florida panhandle. He received his undergraduate degree, a B.A. in English, through the Burnett Honors College program at the University of Central Florida in 2011 and returned to Indiana to attend the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, where he received his J.D. in 2014. While in law school, he worked as a law clerk for a small firm in Columbus, Indiana, that was focused on Social Security disability. He also participated in moot court and served as a Dean’s Tutorial Society tutor in 2012.

Following law school, Eric worked as a solo attorney in Greenwood before joining Keller & Keller in the fall of 2019.

Eric is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association Social Security Disability Law Section and the National Organization for Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR).

Outside of work, Eric has retained an interest in the interdisciplinary study of law and literature. He received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Law & Literature while in law school for his paper that applied this approach to the work of Ursula K. Le Guin. He also presented work on the use of natural law concepts in popular video games at the Law and Culture Conference at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London, in 2016.

Eric enjoys reading histories and science fiction, watching movies, and playing adventure video games. When the weather’s nice, he enjoys attending local events, eating at cultural festivals, taking walks through cities and parks, and traveling—especially back to Florida to visit family and friends. He lives in Beech Grove with his wife, dogs, and cat.

Rachel Fife works as one of Keller & Keller’s intake attorneys in our Indianapolis, IN office. Rachel helps guide clients through the early stages of their case.

Rachel grew up in Yorktown, Indiana. She attended the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana for her undergraduate education in Legal Studies. There she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and Phi Alpha Delta. Rachel went on to obtain her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana. Throughout law school Rachel obtained invaluable experience through internships including the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and the Center for At-Risk Elders. Rachel has prior work experience as a legal assistant aiding Plaintiffs throughout the entire process of their case. Rachel is admitted to practice law in Indiana. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves being an aunt to her niece and nephew. Rachel also loves spending time with her cat, Tyrus. Rachel enjoys being outdoors, swimming, reading, and playing board games. Rachel is also a volunteer at the Hamilton County Humane Society.

Matt Richter is an attorney who represents disability claimants before the Social Security Administration and in the U.S. federal courts. He represents claimants who have been denied their social security disability benefits and/or supplemental security income both at the hearing level before Social Security’s administrative law judges, and on appeal in Federal District Court and at the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Born and raised in east-central Indiana, Matt graduated from Richmond High School in 2008. He received his undergraduate degree, a B.A. in political science, from Indiana University in 2012. In May of 2016, Matt received his law degree (J.D.) from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. While in law school, Matt represented a social security disability claimant before an administrative law judge as part of the school’s disability clinic and was named to the “Order of the Barrister’s” during its moot court competition.

Matt has practiced Social Security Disability law since he was sworn in as an attorney in 2016. He specializes in representing claimants who have exhausted Social Security’s process and been denied by suing the agency in federal district courts around the country. Matt has successfully represented claimants in more than 250 lawsuits against the Social Security Administration in Federal District Courts within Indiana, Illinois, and New Mexico.

In instances where District Courts have affirmed Social Security’s denials of his clients’ disability benefits, Matt has successfully appealed to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, just one rung beneath the United States Supreme Court, 13 times. In 2021, he was named to the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Matt has been a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR) and the Indiana State Bar Association since 2016.

Aside from work, Matt is a rabid fan of his beloved Indiana Hoosiers. He is a parishioner at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Indianapolis and enjoys working on his home and yard, discussing politics, spending time with his wife, Megan, and son, Michael, and trying to keep up with their Australian Shepherd, Jack, and Corgi, Cartman.

Some notable decisions by the United States Appellate Court for the Seventh Circuit in which Matt represented the prevailing party are as follows:

McHenry v. Berryhill, 911 F. 3d 866 (7th Cir. 2018)

Ray v. Berryhill, 915 F. 3d 486 (7th Cir. 2019)

Mandrell v. Kijakazi, 25 F. 4th 514 (7th Cir. 2022)

Huber v. Berryhill, 732 F. App’x 451 (7th Cir. 2018)

Jones v. Saul, 823 F. App’x 434 (7th Cir. 2020)

Kemplen v. Saul, 844 F. App’x 883 (7th Cir. 2021)

Since working in so many different positions in the Social Security Disability division, Courtland has gained a bottom-to-top vast knowledge of the disability process, from the initial application to federal court.

Courtland desires to be an advocate for the people, especially those requiring assistance navigating through the administrative process and arguing their claim in front of an Administrative Law Judge.

Courtland was admitted to the Order of the Barristers at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law for displaying exemplary skills in research, writing, and oral argument skills and also argued in the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Moot Court Competition. Courtland graduated from McKinney with a certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources with a heavy focus on administrative law practice.

In his spare time, Courtland enjoys biking, reading and writing, and attending games for his beloved Indiana Pacers.

James Kroot is an associate attorney with Keller & Keller Injury Lawyers, representing injured clients across Michigan and Northern Indiana with tenacity, empathy, and a focus on justice.

A proud alumnus of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, James developed a strong foundation in litigation strategy, client advocacy, and insurance matters. He brings to each case a client-first approach, ensuring every person he works with receives personalized attention and clear, straightforward guidance throughout the legal process.

At Keller & Keller, James aligns closely with the firm’s mission of helping people when it matters most—focusing exclusively on personal injury law so that his full attention remains on securing the best possible outcome for his clients.

When he’s not advocating in the courtroom, James enjoys playing golf and spending quality time with family and friends.

Shelby White is a pre-litigation attorney at Keller & Keller’s Albuquerque, NM office. Shelby grew up in San Antonio, Texas. She earned undergraduate degrees in government and sustainability from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating with honors. Shelby went on to receive her Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, graduating a semester early.

During law school, Shelby gained valuable legal experience by clerking at several law firms and non-profits, and by serving as a student attorney in her school’s environmental law clinic. She is a published staff writer for Colorado’s Environmental Law Journal and a co-founder of Colorado Law’s Animal Legal Defense Fund student chapter, which won back-to-back Chapter of the Year awards during her time in law school. She is passionate about helping those in need and is committed to providing compassionate guidance.

Outside of the office, Shelby enjoys, running, hiking, watching sports, and spending time outdoors or with animals.