John S. (Jay) Mercer
Partner
(317)636-3551
jsmercer@indylegal.com

Mr. Mercer is General Counsel to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis and leads the firm's litigation practice area. He litigates in the areas of employer liability, civil rights, commercial enterprise, insurance disputes and construction. Mr. Mercer also participates in the management of the firm's residential foreclosure and bankruptcy practice. Mr. Mercer represents lenders in addressing litigation in the areas of truth in lending, FDCPA, RESPA and mortgage fraud.

Education and Qualifications

• Indiana University, B.S., Business, 1982
• Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1986 (Recipient of the Larry Suciu Award)
• Admitted to practice, Indiana Supreme Court, U.S. Northern and Southern Districts, Indiana, Seventh Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
  
  

Memberships

• Indiana Hospital Attorneys Association
• National Diocesan Attorneys Association
• Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association
• Indianapolis Bar Association (Business Law Section)
• Indiana State Bar Association (Law and Medicine Section)
• Rotary Club of Indianapolis
  
  

Community Involvement

• Board of Directors, Indiana University Law School Alumni
• Chairman, Gathering of Eagles, National Eagle Scout Association
• Assistant Scout Master, Troop 120, Carmel, Indiana
• Deacon, Second Presbyterian Church
• Moderator, Habitat for Humanity
• Vice President, Williamson Run Homeowners Association
  
  

Publications

• Indiana Hospital Attorneys Association, Chair, Legal Forum, 1992
• Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum:
• “Access to Health Records and Reporting Obligations of Healthcare Providers”, 1991
• “Safe Harbors Under Anti-Kickback Statue”, 1995
• “Death With Dignity – The Indiana Living Will Statute”, 1989
• “Medicare Reimbursement Issues”, Legal Issues in Health Care Joint Ventures, Aspen Publishers, Inc.