About

REPRESENTATIVE CASES
  • Estate of Pflanz v. Davis, 678 N.E.2d 1148 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997)
CERTIFICATIONS
  • Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), July 2019
    The Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc.
BAR ADMISSIONS
  • Indiana, 1995
  • Kentucky, 1996
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1995
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1995
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1995
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1996
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1996
PUBLISHED WORKS
  • Author, Ms. E. Thurman, Note, Maintenance: A Recognition of the Need for Guidelines, 33 Univ. Louisville J. Fam. L. 971 (1995) *Cited in several articles

Marti Ellen Thurman, JD, CCRP

EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY

Meet Ms. Thurman, a highly skilled, successful lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience. A fierce litigator known for her never-give-up philosophy, combined with her extraordinary compassion for her clients, Ms. Thurman is a well-respected force to be reckoned with. She graduated near the top of her class at the University of Louisville’s School of Law. She has practiced law at one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis, Indiana. as well as in-house at one of the largest healthcare corporations in Kentucky. So she knows how big law firms and big companies think and how they operate – and she will put that knowledge to work for you. She finds trying cases exhilarating and is always excited about getting in front of a jury to try a case.

Ms. Thurman formerly practiced for several years as an insurance defense attorney where she learned the underhanded tactics and unfair strategies insurance companies use when attempting to negotiate a settlement with a vulnerable injured person. Having been an accident victim herself, she realized early in life that her calling was to be a lawyer so she could help people who had been injured through no fault of their own. As a result of her suffering from her own personal injury, Ms. Thurman is able to deeply empathize with her injured clients which compels her desire to help them and drives her to fight aggressively for them, ensuring that each one receives her undivided, dedicated attention until she gets them compensated for the full amount their claim deserves. Heartfelt expressions of gratitude from her clients after successful resolutions of their cases are her treasured rewards. Most of her clients feel like they have become family members through the process of being a Thurman Law client. Trust Thurman to get you the justice you deserve.

EDUCATION
  • University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, Louisville, Kentucky J.D. – 1995
  • Honors
  • Journal of Family Law – Staff Author, Law Review, See Note below under “Publications/ Representative Cases”
  • Judicial Clerk, Hon. Earl O’Bannon, Jefferson Circuit Court
  • Who’s Who Among American Law Students, 1995
  • University of Louisville College of Arts And Sciences, Louisville, Kentucky B.A. magna cum laude – 1992
HONORS
  • National Merit Scholar
  • Woodcock Society
  • Golden Key International Honor Society
  • Mortar Board National Honor Society Fellowship
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • November 13, 2017, MAGI’s Clinical Research Conference – 2017 West, San Diego, CA: “Managing Risk with Contracts: Informed Consent, Subject Injury, Insurance & Indemnification”
  • February 11, 2019, ExL’s 14th Annual Clinical Trial Billing & Research Compliance Conference, New Orleans, LA: “Brightening the Sunshine Act: Research Physician Payments and Conflicts of Interest and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) – What You Need To Know”
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
  • Kentucky Bar Association
  • Louisville Bar Association
  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  • Health Care Compliance Association
  • The Society Of Clinical Research Associates, Inc.
  • Founding Member Of Norton Healthcare Employee Resource Group (ERG) “Vets” (Vets Engaging Through Service)
  • Sponsorship Of Federal Veterans Treatment Court
  • Npower, Norton Healthcare Women’s Leadership Academy
  • Npride, Norton Healthcare Diversity And Inclusion Program
  • University of Louisville Alumnae Association
  • University of Louisville School of Law Alumnae Association
COMMUNITY SERVICE
  • Junior League of Evansville, Evansville, IN – 1998 – 2014
  • Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Participant/Volunteer, Evansville, IN – 2012
  • Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Corporate Sponsor, Evansville, IN – 2012
  • Southeast Christian Church Member, Louisville, KY – 1986 – Present
  • Castle Youth Football League Cheerleading Coach, Newburgh, IN – 2011- 2013
  • Harmony Elementary Parent Volunteer, Goshen, KY – 2014 – 2015
  • North Oldham Middle School Parent Volunteer, Goshen, KY – 2014 – 2018
  • North Oldham High School Varsity Cheerleading Chaperone, Goshen, KY – 2015 – 2018
  • North Oldham High School Choir Chaperone, Goshen, KY – 2015 – 2016
  • North Oldham High School Parent Volunteer and Chaperone, Goshen, KY – 2015 – 2023 Present
  • Norton Healthcare Teen Board and Teen Ambassador Parent, Louisville, KY – 2018 – 2022 Present
  • North Oldham High School Marching Band Volunteer and Chaperone, Goshen, KY – 2019 –  2022 Present
  • Gerling Law Office, P.C. Great Bike Helmet Giveaway – 2021 to 2022
  • Norton Healthcare Bike to Beat Cancer Volunteer” – 2014 – 2020