James E. "Jim" Carlberg
About James E. Carlberg
James E. Carlberg is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1983. James E. Carlberg is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Current Firm: Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1974 and Indiana University Bloomington, B.S., graduated 1972
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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