Gutwein Law, a full-service business law firm focused on helping innovative companies grow through high-level legal counsel, has added Eric A. Koch to its team. Eric brings more than 35 years of experience in the areas of corporate law, real estate law, estate planning, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Gutwein Law, Eric was the Managing Partner of The Koch Law Firm with locations in Bloomington and Bedford, IN.
“I am thrilled to join this innovative firm,” says Eric. “I’m looking forward to bringing my diverse experience and client base to an already extraordinary law firm. This move allows me to continue offering high-quality legal counsel, now with the added support, resources, and depth of Gutwein Law’s skilled team.”
Eric served on Indiana House of Representatives in 2002 before eventually being elected to the Indiana State Senate in 2016. He currently serves as Chairman of the Senate Utilities Committee, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce & Technology Committees, and member of the Senate Corrections & Criminal Law Committee.
“Eric is a fantastic addition to our growing firm,” says Stuart Gutwein, Managing Partner at Gutwein Law. “His impressive resume and track record – both as an attorney and public servant – is invaluable to both our clients and team. We are grateful to have him on board.”
Eric obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University before earning his J.D. at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Eric is a registered civil mediator, and has also received an Energy Policy Planning certification and Community Bank Director’s certification.
In addition to the above-mentioned roles, Eric is a nationally-recognized leader in energy policy. He serves as co-chairman of the Energy Supply Task Force of the National Conference of State Legislatures and as a member of the Executive Committee of the National Council on Electricity Policy.
He also represents Indiana as a Commissioner on The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws and is a member of the Indiana Supreme Court's Commercial Courts Committee, where he provides guidance to Indiana's Commercial Courts. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of Mid-Southern Savings Bank, FSB and its holding company Mid-Southern Bancorp, Inc.
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About Gutwein Law
Gutwein Law is a full-service business law firm providing its clients with services including, entity formation and capital raising, employment, patents and trademarks, litigation, and mergers and acquisitions. In addition to business law, the firm is also heavily involved in the areas of real estate, employment, and estate, trust, and business succession planning and administration. Gutwein Law has offices in Lafayette, Indianapolis, Evansville, and Minneapolis (MN). For more information, visit www.gutweinlaw.com.
