James A. L. Buddenbaum

James A. L. Buddenbaum is a partner at Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP in Indianapolis, Indiana. With over 36 years of legal experience, Mr. Buddenbaum has established a distinguished career in corporate law, business transactions, utility law, real estate, employment law, and complex insurance litigation. His broad practice also includes business litigation and estate planning, enabling him to serve a diverse clientele.

Mr. Buddenbaum earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis in 1989 after completing his B.A. at Indiana University in 1983. Throughout his career, Mr. Buddenbaum has become known for his expertise in representing utilities across various sectors, such as electric, water, gas, and telecommunications. He frequently represents clients before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and federal courts, focusing on negotiating complex energy and utility asset sales, purchase agreements, and real estate transactions.

Mr. Buddenbaum is also well-versed in eminent domain litigation, representing utilities in condemnation cases. His commitment to community welfare is reflected in his work with renewable energy utilities, including projects utilizing sustainable technologies like self-sustaining wetlands and landfill methane by-product sales.

Mr. Buddenbaum is an experienced litigation attorney focused on complex, large-document cases involving commercial utility disputes, bankruptcy matters, and insurance coverage issues. He represents clients in state and federal courts, as well as before key regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

As corporate counsel for the Central Indiana Regional Blood Center and the attorney for the Town of Pittsboro, Mr. Buddenbaum has played a significant role in developing local regulations and ordinances, demonstrating his dedication to municipal clients.

Mr. Buddenbaum’s focus on complex legal issues, combined with his extensive courtroom and negotiation experience, positions him as a leading authority in business and utility law in Indiana.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP
• Member, Indiana Bar Association
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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