Where Legal Experience Meets Zealous Advocacy.
At the heart of our practice is a simple but powerful principle: where legal experience meets zealous advocacy, justice follows. Led by nationally recognized attorneys Catherine Michael and Erin Connell, our firm combines decades of legal expertise with an unwavering commitment to protecting children, families, and the vulnerable. Whether we are confronting school systems, negotiating high-stakes settlements, or litigating complex family law cases, we bring not only legal skill but relentless passion to every matter we handle. We don’t just represent clients—we stand with them, fight for them, and demand accountability.
Personal Injury
Family Law
Education Law
Child Sexual Abuse
Other Practice Areas
Putting Our Focus Where It Belongs: On You and Your Family
At Connell Michael, LLP, we don’t just understand high-stakes legal conflicts we thrive in them. When your future, your children, or your financial stability are under threat, you need more than just a lawyer. You need a fierce, unrelenting advocate who will treat your case like it’s personal—because to us, it is. Whether you are facing a a traumatic personal injury to you or your child, or a legal battle that shakes the foundation of your family life, a contentious divorce, we bring unwavering focus, courtroom-tested experience, and strategic firepower to your side.
We are not here to soften blows, we’re here to strike back with precision. Our attorneys have built a reputation for standing up to powerful institutions and delivering results when it matters most. As one of the largest women-owned, full-service firms operating across Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, we bring a depth of perspective and a level of grit that sets us apart. We don’t do one-size-fits-all representation. We tailor our approach to your case, your family, and your goals—and we don’t stop until we get the outcome you deserve.
Proven Results: Multimillion-Dollar Settlements for Injury Victims
At Connell Michael, LLP, results speak louder than promises—and our results include multiple multimillion-dollar settlements secured on behalf of juvenile clients in serious personal injury cases. From sexual abuse injuries to wrongful death claims, partner Catherine Michael has consistently delivered high-value outcomes against powerful defendants, including school districts, corporations, and insurance carriers. We understand the full scope of what our clients have lost, and we fight to make sure they are fully compensated—not just for medical bills, but for pain, trauma, and the long-term impact on their lives. When the stakes are highest, our firm delivers.
Take the First Step Toward Resolution—Contact Us Now
When your future is on the line, waiting is not an option. At Connell Michael, LLP, we are a powerhouse legal team ready to take action, protect your interests, and guide you through whatever challenge lies ahead. Whether you’re facing a high-conflict divorce, a serious injury, or a battle over your child’s education, we bring the experience, strategy, and urgency your case demands.
Contact our Carmel office today to schedule a confidential consultation. You can reach us directly at 317-333-6080 or through our secure online form.
We proudly serve clients across the Indianapolis metro in personal injury, education, and all areas of family law and provide aggressive, results-driven representation in personal injury matters throughout not only Indiana, but Michigan, and Ohio.
Meet Our Attorneys
Erin L. Connell
Catherine M. Michael
Jennifer Hostetter
Carla Leader
Michelle McGuire
Dayna Friduss
Begin The Conversation Today
We are a team of lawyers that is ready and eager to help you find a path forward. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our office in Carmel. You can arrange your private consultation via our online form or by calling 317-333-6080.
We offer comprehensive family law services throughout the Indianapolis metro and statewide representation. In addition, we provide extensive education law as well as personal injury services to clients throughout Indiana, Michigan, California, Texas and Ohio.
