Jim Carlberg is an attorney in the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group. He assists both borrower and creditor clients in bankruptcy, credit or lending issues. He represents commercial banks, savings and loans, life insurance companies, agricultural creditors and other financial institutions dealing with problem loans and with compliance with state and federal regulations. He also counsels businesses with financial problems regarding collection, foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings. Jim is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and Commercial Law League. He has been a practicing attorney since 1974.
Honors / Awards
Best Lawyers Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year (Banking, 2010); The Best Lawyers in America (Banking and Finance Law, 2008-2026), (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 1983-2026) and (Litigation-Bankruptcy, 2011-2026); Indiana Super Lawyers (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, 2010-2024); AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow; Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Life fellow
Appearances / Publications
Presentations: Jim has lectured extensively and has authored written materials for numerous seminars presented by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, by Bose McKinney & Evans and the Indiana Bankers Association in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors' rights and business transactions.
Articles: ' Agricultural Loans Under Stress: What's a Lender to Do? ' (Hoosier Banker, May 2017)