About
Richard B. Kaufman is an Indiana attorney at Richard Kaufman, Attorney-at-Law, whose practice focuses on general civil and business litigation, creditors’ rights, contract disputes, commercial bankruptcy, and health care law matters. He also handles federal civil litigation and civil appeals. His work includes regulatory issues involving nursing homes and health care facilities, giving him experience across litigation, compliance, and business disputes. He represents clients facing complex legal problems requiring practical analysis and effective courtroom advocacy.
Richard earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington, where he served on the Board of Editors and as Note Editor of the Indiana Law Journal. He earned his B.A. from DePauw University. He was admitted to practice in Indiana in 1983 and is also admitted before the US District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana and the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Richard represents clients in matters involving contract litigation, commercial bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and business disputes. His practice also covers nursing home regulation, health care facility regulation, nursing home litigation, and unfair trade practices matters. He handles cases in both state and federal courts, including appellate proceedings. His experience allows him to address disputes that combine regulatory requirements, commercial interests, contractual obligations, and significant litigation exposure for businesses and organizations in these matters.
Richard B. Kaufman brings decades of litigation experience to civil, commercial, regulatory, and appellate matters. His practice reflects substantial work with businesses, creditors, health care facilities, and clients confronting complicated disputes. He combines trial and appellate experience with knowledge of contractual, bankruptcy, and regulatory issues. His background supports a focused approach to legal strategy, helping clients evaluate risks, protect their interests, and pursue practical outcomes through negotiation, litigation, or appeal.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Richard Kaufman, Attorney-at-Law
- Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Indiana
Education
- Indiana University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - DePauw University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights
- Debt & Lending
- Antitrust & Trade Law
- Banking & Finance
- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Professional Liability
- Securities Litigation
- Tax
- Insurance Claims
- Insurance Defense
- Copyright
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Patent
- Trade Secrets
- Trademark
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Products Liability
- Construction & Development
- Landlord & Tenant
- Property Disputes
- Appeals
- Litigation
- Whistleblower




