Betsy K. Greene

Betsy K. Greene

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Greene & Schultz Trial Lawyers

Personal Injury Lawyers in Bloomington, IN in Bloomington, IN

Bloomington, IN812-994-7503
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About Betsy K. Greene

Over her decades in practice, Betsy has earned deep trust from clients and colleagues. She meets every client personally to understand their story, loss and goals. From that first meeting, she focuses on practical solutions that reflect both the legal and human sides of each case. Betsy believes strong advocacy begins with preparation. She studies every detail, meets with witnesses and builds clear, honest presentations that juries can follow. Her approach combines skill, persistence and respect. Clients describe her as steady during a crisis and tireless in pursuit of fairness. Each case receives her full attention. Betsy guides her clients through complex legal and insurance issues with patience and transparency. She values communication and keeps clients informed at every stage. Her focus is not only to win cases but also to help people rebuild their lives after tragedy. Recognition And Leadership Betsy holds Civil Trial Advocacy certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a credential that recognizes tested skill and ethical standing in the courtroom. She served as past president of both the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Indiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Her peers have recognized her work in multiple independent listings. Super Lawyers® has selected her for inclusion in the Indiana Super Lawyers list each year since 2005. In 2019, she was listed as Indiana’s #1 Super Lawyer, and she continues to appear among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in the state. She has also been named a Distinguished Barrister by Indiana Lawyer and received national honors such as the Marie Lambert Award from the American Association for Justice Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus and the Howard Twiggs Commitment to Justice Award from the AAJ. Outside the courtroom, Betsy invests time in mentoring young lawyers and teaching trial advocacy at continuing education programs nationwide. She supports community projects that promote fairness, education and access to justice. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Betsy K. Greene included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell® Selected as an Indiana Super Lawyer by Law and Politics Magazine Top 50 attorney in Indiana by Law and Politics Magazine One of Indiana's Top 25 Women Super Lawyers every year since 2005 One of Indiana’s top 10 Super Lawyers every year since 2017 Indiana’s #1 Super Lawyer in 2019 Indiana’s #2 Super Lawyer in 2020 Best Lawyers in America Distinguished Barrister, Indiana Lawyer 2015 Marie Lambert Award, American Association for Justice Women’s Trial Lawyer Caucus 2017 Howard Twiggs Commitment to Justice Award, American Association for Justice 2019 Other Sources of Feedback About Betsy K. Greene Included on the 2026Indiana Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2022 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2020 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2018 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2017 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2016 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2015 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2014 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2013 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2012 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2011 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2010 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2009 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2008 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2007 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2006 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2005 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2004 Indiana Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, May, 1982
  • J.D.

Non Legal Education

  • Indiana University, May, 1979
  • B.A.
  • Major: English

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Partner

Past Positions

  • Monroe County Prosecutor's Office, Deputy Prosecutor, 1983 - 1988
  • Nunn & Kelley Law Office, 1988 - 1990
  • Nunn, Kelley & Greene Law Office, 1990 - 1993
  • Nunn & Greene Law Office, Partner, 1993 - 1995
  • Languages
  • English

Classes and Seminars

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Adjunct professor of trial advocacy, spring 2008 semester
  • Trial Lawyers College, 2009 - Present
  • Effective Negotiation Strategies, Indiana Bar Association
  • The 6th Annual Reality CLE, ICLEF
  • Legal Aspects of the Rise of Women in the Legal Profession, IBA
  • Updates in Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation, Greene & Schultz, 2009 - Present
  • Applied Professionalism for Young Lawyers, ITLA
  • So You Want to Settle - Now What? Liens, Claims and Public Benefits, ITLA
  • Reality CLE, ICLEF
  • 19th Annual Trial Advocacy Skills College, ICLEF
  • The Latest on Liability Medicare Set-Asides, Liens & Claims, ITLA
  • Personal Injury Boot Camp, ITLA
  • The 3rd Annual Reality CLE, ICLEF
  • 18th Annual Trial Advocacy Skills College, ICLEF
  • Reality Seminar, ICLEF
  • Professional Civility, ITLA
  • Trial Preparation, District 10 Pro Bono Project
  • Best Witnesses for Trial, AAJ
  • Professional Responsibility , ITLA

Representative Cases

  • Floyd v. Davidson
  • Citation: 558 N.E.2d 849
  • Court: Ind. Ct .App.
  • Year: 1990
  • Inman v. Farm Bureau Insurance
  • Citation: 584 N.E.2d 567
  • Court: Ind. Ct. App.
  • Year: 1992
  • Pafco General Ins. Co. v. Providence Washington Ins. Co.
  • Citation: 587 N.E.2d 728
  • American Economy Ins. Co. v. Motorist Mut. Ins.
  • Citation: 605 N.E.2d 162
  • Court: Ind.
  • Meridian Mutual Ins. Co. v. Auto-Owners Ins. Co
  • Citation: 698 N.E.2d 770
  • Year: 1998
  • Indiana Limestone Co. v. Staggs
  • Citation: 672 N.E.2d 1377
  • Year: 1996
  • Conklin v. Fisher
  • Citation: 803 N.E.2d 693
  • Year: 2004
  • H.D. v. BHC Meadows Hosp., Inc.
  • Citation: 884 N.E.2d 849
  • Court: Ind.App.Ct.
  • Year: 2008

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • Civil Trial Advocacy 1995-present, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Other Affiliations

  • Monroe County Bar Association (Member)
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (Director 1990 to present, President 2007 – 2008 )
  • American Board of Trial Advocates Indiana Chapter (Member/past President 2005 )
  • American Association of Justice (Governor, Chair, Public Education Committee)
  • Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
  • Morgan County Bar Association (Member)
  • Melvin M. Belli Society, Board of Directors
  • Top 100 Lawyers - Lifetime Achievement
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law Board of Visitors (2017 to present)

Attorney Details

Full NameBetsy K. Greene
FirmGreene & Schultz Trial Lawyers
Address520 North Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone812-994-7503
Phone812-336-5615
Websitewww.greeneschultz.com
Websitewww.greeneschultz.com/blog
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation