Christopher J. Mueller

Partner

317.922.2850

Chris takes an analytical approach to every case and strives to help clients identify creative and practical solutions to their complex legal matters. He strives to take complicated and often emotionally charged issues, and communicate those clearly, concisely, and objectively.

Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Business Transactions & Corporate Services

Real Estate Transactions

Business Litigation

Estates, Trusts & Guardianships

Estate Planning & Administration

Paralegal

Laurie Bracken

317.922.2844

lbracken@lewiswagner.com

“I take pride in guiding clients through difficult cases, clearly, concisely, and objectively.”

Chris brings an innate curiosity to every case he tackles. He has earned multiple degrees in a range of focus areas, including chemistry and music. With a dual perspective of the rigorous scientific process and artistic creativity, he finds hidden connections and creative solutions to solve multifaceted problems in unique ways.

Chris spends his day representing clients in legal matters related to trusts and estates, real estate, business, tax planning, and general civil litigation. He represents clients in complex litigation and helps businesses and individuals plan wisely for the future. As a registered civil mediator, Chris relishes the opportunity to settle cases to the satisfaction of everyone involved.

Chris is a native of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. He moved to Indianapolis after meeting his wife, Laura. Along with their three young children, they enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with extended family. Chris and his wife are enthusiastic and passionate supporters of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, and The Indianapolis Children’s Choir.

Valparaiso University
- B.S. Chemistry, magna cum laude, 2010
- B.A. Music, magna cum laude, 2010
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – Graduate Certificate, Public Health, 2011
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2015
Supreme Court of Indiana, 2015
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2015
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2015

Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum – Futures Council, 2021-present
Indiana Registered Civil Mediator – 2015
Indiana State Bar Association – Probate, Trust, and Real Property Section, District 6 Representative
Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2019-2024
Indiana YMCA – Youth and Government Advisory Board
- Chair, 2017
- Vice Chair, 2016
- Member and Court Program Director, 2014-2015, 2018-2019
Indianapolis American Inn of Court, 2014-2015, 2017-present
Indianapolis Bar Association – Young Lawyers Division Social Committee, 2017
Resurrection Lutheran Church Indianapolis

“Probate & Estate Litigation Generally; Resulting Litigation from Poor or Less Than Desirable Drafting of Documents,” Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum: Estate Planning Strategies, Tools, Techniques and More, 2023.
“5 Tips on Estate and Trust Settlement Agreements,” Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF): 90 Hot Tips in Estate, Trust, and Probate Practice, 2022.
“Ethical Considerations in Drafting Trusts for Clients with Diminished Capacity,” ICLEF: Trust Planning Beyond the Acronyms, 2022.
ICLEF: Reality CLE, Mediation Panel, 2021.
“Continued Covid Craziness! What Does it Look Like and How Are You Staying Well?,” Indiana State Bar Association, 2021.
“How to Avoid Probate – But Should You?,” ICLEF, 2019.
“Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important,” National Business Institute (NBI), 2019.
“Estate and Trust Contests, Disputes, Challenges,” NBI, 2018.
“Handling Debts and Claims Against the Estate,” NBI, 2018.
“The Fiduciary Detective: Asset Marshalling Challenges,” Indiana State Bar Association, 2018.
“Legal Ethics in Estate Administration,” NBI, 2017.
“Handling Debts and Claims Against the Estate,” NBI, 2017.
“Locating Companies for Due Diligence and Background Information,” NBI, 2015.
“Locating Persons and Finding Background Information,” NBI, 2015.

Moriarty v. Moriarty, 150 N.E.3d 616 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020).
ShermansTravel Media, LLC v. Gen3Ventures, LLC, 152 N.E.3d 616 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020).
In re Estate of Melvin Simon, Cause No. 29D03-0910-ES-000141 (Hamilton Co. Ind. Sup. Ct. 3).
In re the Christel DeHaan 2012 Irrevocable Investment Trust dated March 7, 2012, Cause No. 49D01-1703-TR-012560 (Marion Co. Ind. Sup. Ct. 1), and In re the Irrevocable Trust Agreement for Kirsten Andrea DeHaan dated April 15, 1997, Cause No. 49D01-1611-TR-042212 (Marion Co. Ind. Sup. Ct. 1).
The National Bank of Indianapolis v. Ripley Entertainment, Inc., No. 6:18-cv-03394-MDH (West. Dist. of Missouri May 18, 2021).