Finis Tatum is an experienced civil and criminal trial attorney and practices primarily in the areas of complex civil litigation and white-collar defense and internal investigations. He brings a strategic and results-driven approach to high-stakes matters in both state and federal courts.
- 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