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John F. Wickes Jr. 
Indianapolis, Indiana
Managing Director
phone (317) 639-1210
(866) 668-0262
fax (317) 639-4882
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It would be difficult to find another attorney in Indiana with the experience and respect that Jack has earned in the field of energy and utility law. For many years, Jack has represented large-volume industrial and commercial consumers of energy seeking relief before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and state and federal courts. Jack regularly provides counsel to local, national and international corporations seeking guidance about energy-related concerns. His expertise has been recognized not only in Indiana, but nationally. He has participated on panels with other nationally known experts and has made presentations before many state and national organizations.

Jack has long been active in public affairs. He worked on Capitol Hill after graduating from law school and ran for the U.S. Senate in 1988. Since that time, he has assisted clients with legislative matters at the Indiana General Assembly.

Jack has been the Executive Director of the Indiana Industrial Energy Consumers, Inc. ("INDIEC") since 1990, an organization consisting of large-volume energy users from all over the State of Indiana. He provides excellent leadership for INDIEC, bringing focus and clarity on legal and regulatory energy issues that are abstract and difficult. INDIEC's success in becoming, as its mission statement says, "The Voice of Industrial Energy in Indiana", is attributable in great part to Jack's effective work. Indiana policymakers call upon Jack when they want to know what Indiana's large industrial energy consumers think about energy-related issues facing the state.

Jack also sits on the Board of the Indiana Rate Payer Trust, an organization that provides funding to cover reasonable expenses for individuals, groups or entities desiring to participate on behalf of ratepayers in proceedings involving the regulation of an Indiana utility or its affiliates.

Jack's wide range of contacts in the utility industry, depth of experience, legal expertise, professionalism and integrity combine to make him a respected leader in his field.

Areas of Practice:
Administrative Hearings & Adjudication
Electric Power
Oil & Gas
Public Utilities
Bar Admissions:
Indiana, 1975
District of Columbia, 1979
Education:
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1975
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude


Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1969
B.A.


Published Works:
Effect of Austin Lakes Joint Venture v. Avon Utilities, Inc. on Dispute Resolution with Regulated Entities, Indiana State Bar Association Journal, November, 1995


Representative Clients:
Indiana Industrial Energy Consumers, Inc.
Honors and Awards:
Indiana Super Lawyer (Energy and Natural Resources), 2009


Indiana Super Lawyer (Energy and Natural Resources), 2008


Indiana Super Lawyer (Energy and Natural Resources), 2007


Indiana Super Lawyer (Energy/Oil & Gas), 2006


Indiana Super Lawyer (Energy Law), 2005


Indiana Super Lawyer (Energy Law), 2004


Sagamore of the Wabash, 2004


Co-Recipient, Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, 1994


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Indiana Industrial Energy Consumers, Inc., 1990 - Present
Executive Director


Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation, 2007 - Present
Member, Board of Directors


Indiana Chapter, Arthritis Foundation, 1981 - 1983
President


USO, 1985 - 1986
Member - Board of Directors


Family Service Association, 1980 - 1986
Member - Board of Directors


Congressional Commission to Assess Veterans' Education Policy, 1987 - 1989
Member


Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Member


Indianapolis Bar Association
Member


Indiana State Bar Association
Member


American Bar Association
Member


Past Employment Positions:
U.S. Senate, Democratic Nominee, 1988


U.S. Army, Military Service, 1969 - 1971


101st Airborne Division, Vietnam Veteran, 1970 - 1971


U.S. Senate Veteran's Affairs and Labor and Human Resources Committees, Counsel, 1975 - 1979


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Lewis & Kappes, P.C.
1630 West Oak Street
Zionsville
IN 46077
Phone: 317-733-1140
Fax: 317-733-1364


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The law firm of Lewis & Kappes is available to serve individuals and businesses in Zionsville and the surrounding parts of Indiana, including Carmel, Whitestown, Lebanon, Sheridan, Crawfordsville, Westfield, Lafayette, Frankfort, Brownsburg, Avon, Danville, Thorntown, Indianapolis and all cities within Boone County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County, Marion County and Tippecanoe County, IN.