Norris Choplin & Schroeder, llp

Thomas B. Bays

Professional Experience

Tom is a partner of the firm and was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1964. In addition to his time spent in private practice before joining the firm, Tom spent four years as counsel for Meridian Insurance where his duties included managing a team of attorneys overseeing litigation in 15 states. Tom concentrates his practice in the areas of civil litigation including insurance defense and coverage issues, and personal injury. In his spare time, he coaches youth sports and officiates high school football games throughout Indiana. Tom, his wife, Lisa, and their three children live in Zionsville, Indiana.

Representative Experience

• Former law enforcement officer
• Law clerk to the Honorable Judge V. Sue Shields of the Indiana Court of Appeals

Civic Activities

• Boone County Chamber of Commerce, past president
• New Hope Great Banquet Community, member
• Coaches youth sports, officiates high school football games throughout Indiana

Professional Associations

• American Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association
• Indianapolis Bar Association
• Boone County Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute
• Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana