Bryan L. Ciyou

Attorney Bryan L. Ciyou, an Eagle Scout, lives each day on the bedrock principle of the Boy Scout Motto, "Be Prepared." This way of life - his mantra - was then forged on the anvil of hardships endured during his significant humanitarian aid work in places like Haiti and Central America. In these countries, making a plan and executing it, and always being prepared, was not a choice but a necessity in order to survive daily life. A few years later, Mr. Ciyou attended Indiana University, Indianapolis, completing the honors program and graduating with a bachelor of arts, with distinction, in 1991; and from its law school with a doctor of jurisprudence, cum laude, in 1994. Mr. Ciyou then entered the private practice of law in 1994. With his diverse life experiences and academic successes, Mr. Ciyou brings to the table, in every legal matter he handles, deft organizational and leadership skills. And he has a strong moral compass, personal values and integrity, along with relentless drive - the keys to his success as a lawyer. Professionally, Mr. Ciyou has extensive civil trial and appellate practice experience, having briefed and orally argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court. Further, Mr. Ciyou has researched, drafted, and filed Certiorari Petitions with the United States Supreme Court. Other professional interests include complex domestic relations, litigation, and business law. Mr. Ciyou is also a prolific writer, publishing a number of professional articles each year; and he is sought after as a frequent presenter and lecturer for continuing education for other lawyers and other professionals. Mr. Ciyou's written works and speaking topics range from the legal aspects of safety and security in the workplace, alternative dispute resolution, and complex domestic relations. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Bryan L. Ciyou included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Martindale-Hubbell, BV Rated, 1997 - 2014 Mill No. 9, Board of Directors, President, 2006 - 2007 Mill No. 9 (large Indianapolis Condominium Re-Development Complex), Board of Directors, Secretary, 2005 - 2006 Eagle Scout, 1983 Other Sources of Feedback About Bryan L. Ciyou Included on the 2026Indiana Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers list

• Indiana University, School of Business, Adjunct Professor, Columbus, Indiana. Course Taught: Commercial Law I, - 1998
• Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana. Position: Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, - 1997
• Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana., Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, - 1996
• Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana., Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students., - 1993
• Judith N. Stimson & Associates, Indianapolis, Indiana, Law Clerk & Associate Attorney, Family Law, 1993 - 1995
• Johnson County Prosecutor's Office, Franklin, Indiana, Law Clerk, Sex Crimes, 1992 - 1993
• Newby, Lewis, Kaminski & Jones, LaPorte, Indiana, Law Clerk, Insurance Defense, - 1992
• Marion County Public Defender Agency, Appellate Division
• Ciyou & Dixon, P.C.

• Commercial Law I, Adjunct Professor, Indiana University, School of Business, 1998
• Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1997
• Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1996
• Teacher of Law to Gifted and Talented High School Students, Indiana University, Honors Program, Faculty, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1993
• Presentation, Annua Meeting Speaker, trends in state and federal law, deadly force, and constitutional developments, Indiana State Rifle and Pistol Association, October 5, 2011
• Presentation, Gust Lecturer at request of Sen. Jim Tomes, Indiana firearms law summary, 2nd Amendment Patriot meeting, June 25, 2011 - Present
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on national gun trends (UN Small Arms Treaty), deadly force (Indiana), and Indiana law post passage of SB 292 (Indiana pre-emption), Massad Ayoob Group, MAG/40, June 19, 2011
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Deadly Force Concepts, SB 292 (preemption) and 506 (License exceptions), ISC Barnes case (no right to resist unlawful entry by law enforcement into dwelling), Atlanta Conservation Club, May 16, 2011
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Deadly Force Concepts and Recent Legislation (SB 292 and 506), Indianapolis, Indiana, Indy Gun Safety and Indy Gun Owners Members, May 5, 2011
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms laws and trends, Greenwood, Indiana, Hoosier Ravens (Gunsite Alumana), December 4, 2010 - Present
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law and trends, Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, Indianapolis, Monthly Luncheon, July 23, 2010
• Presentation, Guest Speaker on Indiana’s statute Ind.Code § 34-28-7 (legislation to allow employee’s to maintain lawfully possessed firearms in their vehicles, despite company policy, effective July 1, 2010), Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, June 23, 2010
• Presentation, Guest Speaker on Indiana’s current and developing state of firearms law, Atlanta, Indiana, Atlanta Conversation Club, April 21, 2009
• Presentation, Guest Speaker on Indiana’s pending legislation of Senate Bill 11 (allowing firearms lawfully possessed to be maintained by an employee in his/her vehicle locked at work), Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, February 25, 2009
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law, Rochester, Indiana, Massad F. Ayoob’s Lethal Force Institute, LFI I, May 10, 2008
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law and trends, Greenwood, Indiana, Hoosier Ravens (Gunsite Alumnae), March 2, 2008
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law and trends, Indianapolis, Indiana, American Society of Industrial Security, Indianapolis, Monthly Luncheon, July 26, 2007
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law, Rochester, Indiana, John S. Farnam’s Defense Training International, Inc., May 18, 2007
• Presentation, Guest Lecturer on Indiana firearms law, Rochester, Indiana, Massad F. Ayoob's Lethal Force Institute, LFI I, May 18, 2007

• Delagrange v. State
• Citation: 951 N.E.2d 593
• Court: Ind.Ct.App.
• Year: 2011
• In re the Paternity of K.D.
• Citation: 929 N.E.2d 863
• Court: Ind.Ct.App
• Year: 2010
• In re Paternity of T.P.
• Citation: 920 N.E.2d 726
• In re the Adoption of S.A.
• Citation: 918 N.E.2d 736
• Year: 2009
• In re the Paternity of S.G.H. v. D.M.
• Citation: 913 N.E.2d 1265
• Cooper v. State
• Citation: 917 N.E.2d 667
• Court: (Ind.
• Whitaker v. Cloverdale
• Citation: 902 N.E.2d 885
• Showalter v. Thorntown
• Citation: 902 N.E.2d 338
• Cloverdale v. Renner
• Citation: 901 N.E.2d 524
• Brown v. State
• Citation: 894 N.E.2d 598
• Year: 2008
• Citation: 894 N.E.2d 993
• Malone v. State
• Citation: 882 N.E.2d 784
• Whitman v. Denzik
• Citation: 882 N.E.2d 260
• State v. Penwell
• Citation: 875 N.E.2d 365
• Year: 2007
• Grathwohl v. Garrity
• Citation: 871 N.E.2d 297
• Grant v. State
• Citation: 870 N.E.2d 048
• Fuchs v. Martin
• Citation: 845 N.E.2d 1038
• Court: Ind.
• Year: 2006
• Zan v. Zan
• Citation: 820 N.E.2d 1284
• Year: 2005
• MacLafferty v. MacLafferty
• Citation: 829 N.E.2d 938
• Cohoon v. Cohoon
• Citation: 784 N.E.2d 904
• Year: 2003
• Citation: 770 N.E.2d 885
• Court: (Ind.Ct.App.
• Year: 2002
• Graddick v. Graddick
• Citation: 779 N.E.2d 1209
• In re Estate of Wade
• Citation: 768 N.E.2d 957
• Crawley v. Oak Bend Estates Homeowners Ass’n, Inc.
• Citation: 753 N.E.2d 740
• Year: 2001
• Mullis v. Brennan
• Citation: 716 N.E.2d 58
• Year: 1999
• Bayley v. Fox
• Citation: 671 N.E.2d 133
• Year: 1996

• Indiana, 1994
• U.S. Tax Court, 2014
• U.S. Supreme Court, 2014
• U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2014
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2014
• U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1994
• Supreme Court of Indiana, 2014