DUFFIN, HASH & COATES
Rob is a founding partner of Duffin, Hash, & Coates, LLP. A 1989 graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and 1992 graduate of the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis. Rob worked briefly for a small general practice law firm in Mooresville, obtaining experience in a multitude of areas. In October 1992 Rob joined a mid-sized Carmel law firm that focused its practice on defending insurance carriers and their insureds, where he was named a partner in 2001. Rob has several years of experience as primary counsel on a variety of cases and has served as counsel on numerous jury trials and arbitrations. Rob was also an officer in the Indiana Army National Guard for 14 years, ending his service in 1999. The majority of Rob’s military service was as a combat arms officer in Air Defense Artillery, but he also spent time as a Military Intelligence officer. Rob’s practice focuses on civil litigation, handling a wide range of issues including uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, construction injury and defect matters, and insurance coverage disputes.
Rob is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, and DRI.
Rob was born and raised on the eastside of Indianapolis and is a 1983 graduate of Warren Central High School. He currently lives in Martinsville with his wife, Andrea. Rob and Andrea have twin daughters.
Rob Hash | Partner
PRACTICES
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General Civil Practice
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Insurance Defense
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Product Liability Defense
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Plaintiff Personal Injury
EDUCATION
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Indiana University, J.D., 1992
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Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S., 1989
BAR ADMISSIONS
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Indianapolis Bar
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Indiana State Bar
COURT ADMISSIONS
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1992, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Indiana
Lori Coates is a 2001, cum laude, graduate of the University of Evansville and a 2005 graduate of Indiana University School of Law- Indianapolis. Prior to graduating from the University of Evansville, Lori worked in the Child Support Division of the Vanderburgh County Prosecutor’s Office and at Krieg DeVault, LLP in the firm’s governmental affairs division. During law school Lori worked at Meils, Thomspon, Dietz, and Berish with a focus on insurance defense and Plaintiff’s personal injury suits. Lori joined Duffin & Hash, LLP in May 2005.
Lori was born in Marion, Indiana
Lori Coates | Partner
PRACTICES
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General Civil Practice
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Collections
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Personal Injury
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Insurance Litigation
EDUCATION
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Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
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University of Evansville, B.S. in political science, cum laude, 2001
BAR ADMISSIONS
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American Bar Association
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Indiana State Bar
COURT ADMISSIONS
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2005, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Indiana
Megan Wells is a 1999 graduate of Indiana University—Bloomington and a 2004 graduate of Indiana University School of Law –Indianapolis. Ms. Wells focuses her practice on family law in all of its capacities, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, establishing and modifying child custody,establishing and modifying child support, establishing and modifying parenting time, adoption and guardianship.
In her practice, Megan thoroughly understands that she represents individuals and families in transitional phases in their lives. She understands that family law issues are often sensitive ones, and has the compassion, experience, and legal knowledge to provide representation to individuals at what can be the most difficult or the most exciting time in their lives. Megan professionally handles each case individually knowing that each family is unique as are the circumstances in each family law case.
Megan strives to effectively advocate each client’s position and obtain the best possible outcome for each client in all family law matters.
Megan Wells | Associate
PRACTICES
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Dissolution of Marriage
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Child Custody
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Child Support
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Parenting Time
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Modifications
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Adoption
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Guardianship
EDUCATION
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Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
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Indiana University, B.S. Human Development and Family Studies
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Certificates in Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice, 1999
BAR ADMISSIONS
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American Bar Association
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Indianapolis Bar Association
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Indiana State Bar - June 1, 2005
COURT ADMISSIONS
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2005, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Indiana
MEMBERSHIPS
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Kids Voice of Indiana, Guardian ad Litem (volunteer)
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Women In The Law Committee
Donna was born and raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School. She has worked as a legal assistant for over 25 years in various areas of law and has been with Duffin & Hash, LLP since July 2011. She and her husband have two grown daughters and reside in Shelby County. Donna enjoys reading, college volleyball and attending NHL games
Christie was born and raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School. She has worked as a legal assistant for 30 years in various areas of law and we are pleased to have her on the team; especially Rob, as now he can see his sister every day. She has two adult children and one granddaughter. Christie resides in Clinton County and enjoys spending time with her “gran-girl”, reading, and college basketball.
Christie Liggins | Legal Assistant/Scheduling
Ryan is one of the founding partners of Duffin and Hash, LLP. Ryan’s practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, generally in the area of insurance defense. In addition to general litigation, Ryan has defended and tried more complicated matters, including uninsured/underinsured claims and coverage issues. Ryan is also a certified civil mediator.
Ryan graduated from the Indiana University School of Law, cum laude, in 1991. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in 1988. Following graduation from law school, Ryan practiced at Jennings, Taylor Wheeler & Bouwkamp prior to founding Duffin & Hash, LLP in 2001.
Ryan was born in Goshen, Indiana
Ryan Duffin | Of Counsel
PRACTICES
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Certified Civil Mediator
EDUCATION
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Indiana University, J.D., cum laude, 1991
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University Kelley School of Business, B.S., 1988
BAR ADMISSIONS
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Indianapolis Bar
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Indiana State Bar
COURT ADMISSIONS
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1991, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Indiana
Donna was born and raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School. She has worked as a legal assistant for over 25 years in various areas of law and has been with Duffin & Hash, LLP since July 2011. She and her husband have two grown daughters and reside in Shelby County. Donna enjoys reading, college volleyball and attending NHL games
Kerry Anderson is a legal assistant with Duffin, Hash & Coates, LLP; she came to this position with five years of experience working in the legal field. Prior to this, she owned and operated a successful pet care business. Kerry is married and has two adult children and a grandson. She enjoys playing with her grandson, being in nature, and volunteering at various animal welfare organizations.
Kerry Anderson | Legal Assistant
The Team