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Finis Tatum IV is Managing Partner of the Indianapolis office. He is an experienced trial attorney and practices primarily in the areas of complex commercial litigation and white-collar defense. He brings a strategic and results-driven approach to high profile cases in both state and federal courts. He is a member of the commercial litigation, government regulatory and administrative law, white collar criminal defense, and appellate practice groups.

Finis has successfully represented clients in a broad range of litigation, including catastrophic injury claims, premises liability, employment law, business disputes, insurance defense, and breach of contract actions. He has significant experience representing global suppliers and manufacturers, financial institutions, municipalities, public universities, professional athletes, business professionals, and public figures.

Finis has defended corporations, executives, and individuals in complex criminal matters involving allegations of mail and wire fraud, securities fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, money laundering, aggravated identity theft, access device fraud, white-collar conspiracies, and corrupt business influence. His deep understanding of government investigations and prosecutorial strategies allows him to provide proactive counsel and strong advocacy during all stages of the process.

Prior to entering private practice, Finis served as a law clerk to former Chief Justice of Indiana, Randall T. Shepard, where he gained invaluable experience in appellate procedure, judicial decision-making, and administration.

  • Author, Special Masters a Special Solution, The Indiana Lawyer, February 1, 2023

  • Speaker, Lifecycle of a Business: From Startup through Exit, Indianapolis Bar Association, November 2024
  • Moderator, Mediation: How to Undertake a Mediation on Behalf of a Client and Essential Considerations About the Process, Indianapolis Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, French Lick, Indiana, June 2024
  • Speaker, Hidden Assets, Money Laundering, and Fraudulent Transfers: Spotting Red Flags, NBI, Inc., May 2024
  • Speaker, Indiana Firearms Law 2022, NBI, Inc., October 2022

Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana

Memberships

  • Indianapolis Bar Association, Member
    • Bar Leader Series Class XII
  • Indiana State Bar Association, Member
    • Leadership Development Academy Class VI
  • Marion County Bar Association, Member
  • Criminal Justice Act, Panel and Development Panel Member, 2013-2025

Community Involvement

  • Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class XLVIII
  • Christamore House, Board Member, Jan. 2025 – Present
  • Eagle Creek Little League, Board Member and Volunteer Coach, 2014-Present
  • The Emerging Leaders Project Class, 2015-2016
  • Indianapolis Zoo, Zoobilation Corporate Fundraising Committee, 2009-2014

Education

  • J.D., Indiana University, Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  • B.A., History, Purdue University

Honors

  • 2024 Diversity in Law Honoree, Indianapolis Business Journal
  • 2024 Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation
  • Indiana Rising Stars®, 2018-2020
  • Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2017-2018

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Finis Tatum IV Joins GRSM as Commercial Litigation Partner in Indianapolis Office

March 2025