About Us

Jawn and Karen take great pride in the individualized service and attention that they provide to their clients.

Jawn and Karen have been married for 34 years, having raised 3 sons, now ages 29, 31, and 33. Their three sons have also been active in working in various capacities in and around the law firm. Jawn, a graduate of Indiana University (B.A. '77) and Indiana University School of Law (J.D. '81), has been practicing law for 39 years in Bloomington. Karen, a graduate of Indiana University in education, has worked in various capacities within the legal system in Monroe County including the Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, private law offices, and as a court reporter.

Our office believes that:

    • Your telephone call should be answered by a person and not by a machine during regular business hours

    • Your telephone calls should be returned within 24 hours or less

    • Attorney's fees should be explained fully and supported by a written attorney-client fee agreement

    • You should receive an itemized monthly billing for any services performed and expenses incurred on your behalf

    • Your matters should be kept confidential

    • You should be treated with respect

    • You should receive copies of all documents that come in and out of our office on your behalf

    • You should be regularly informed of all progress on your case and any court dates that have been set

Jawn and Karen's middle son, Nicholas, joined the family business as an attorney in 2020. Nick is a graduate of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He has six years of experience as an accountant and financial analyst. Nick looks forward to working with his parents to serve Bloomington and Monroe County and the surrounding area. Nick is admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana (attorney number 36239-53) and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

To learn more about Nick's career, visit his website at www.nickbauerlaw.com for details.

NOTE OF GENERAL DISCLAIMER: No Attorney-Client Relationship is formed as a result of information provided on this Web site. The site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to give specific legal advice.

Jawn J. Bauer, Attorney at Law. Serving Bloomington, Indiana, Monroe County Indiana, Indiana University, and surrounding counties.

www.jawnbauer.com - (812) 334-0600 - 608 W. Third Street, Bloomington, Indiana