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Taft is expanding to Southeast Florida on June 30, 2025, with the addition of Mrachek Law, a distinguished litigation firm located in West Palm Beach and Stuart.

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Summary

Steve focuses his practice on providing legal counsel for transactions involving aircraft and resolving complex litigation. His experience includes a wide range of lawsuits (involving real estate transactions, employment disputes, construction contracts, disclosure of confidential information, class actions, and aviation issues). His transactional advice benefits from understanding how and when contracts are litigated after closing.

Prior to private practice, Steve worked with federal and state courts around Indiana. Steve earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Wabash College and J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Steve serves a director of the Indianapolis Association of Wabash Men. He is also a member of the Indianapolis State Bar Association, the Indianapolis Bar Association, and several other organizations.

Awards

  • Finalist, Indy’s Best & Brightest Awards, Law Category (2023)

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch,” Litigation – Labor and Employment, Litigation – Real Estate (2022 – 2024)

  • Taft Pro Bono Honor Roll Award (2022, 2025)

  • Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Civil Litigation: Defense (2020 – 2021, 2023, 2025)

All Service Areas

Education

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law (2015)
  • Wabash College (2012)

Admissions

  • State - Indiana
  • Federal - Indiana Northern District Court
  • Federal - Indiana Southern District Court

Professional Affiliations

  • Indianapolis Bar Association

    Member, Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Division

  • Indiana State Bar Association

    Member

  • Indianapolis Law Club

    Member

Community Involvement

  • Wabash Club of Indianapolis

    Director