Lee C. Christie, Car Accidents Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Over 44 years of legal practice · focused on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Truck Accidents · 5.0/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
PartneratChristie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
Indianapolis, IN
Practicing car accidents in Indianapolis since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 7 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
Are you Lee C. Christie?
This profile was built from public bar records and is still unclaimed. Claim it free to control your photo, bio, and fees — and get client inquiries sent straight to you.
Quick answer
Lee C. Christie is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Truck Accidents. Lee has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- Car Accidents · Medical Malpractice · Truck Accidents
- Handles Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Truck Accidents matters from Indianapolis, IN.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Lee C. Christie: Lee C. Christie is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Truck Accidents. Lee has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Lee takes on
Lee concentrates on car accidents, medical malpractice, truck accidents, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Car Accidents
View other Car Accidents attorneys
Medical Malpractice
View other Medical Malpractice attorneys
Truck Accidents
View other Truck Accidents attorneys
Wrongful Death
View other Wrongful Death attorneys
Car Accidents cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lee takes car accidents matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lee takes medical malpractice matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.
Truck Accidents cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lee takes truck accidents matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Death cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Lee takes wrongful death matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lee agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Lee C. Christie — car accidents lawyer in Indianapolis
Lee C. Christie is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Truck Accidents. Lee has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 7 client reviews.
Lee is a partner with Christie Farrell Lee & Bell and is a lifelong Indiana resident. He is pas-sionate in representation, and takes pride in the relationships he develops with his clients. He has extensive trial experience in both federal and state court and is a frequent lecturer on trial, mediation, personal injury, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, and settlement issues. Lee has represented thousands of clients who have been injured and has obtained settlements and verdicts as high as $30.5M. Lee is highly civically engaged with several Indiana organizations, including the Walker Foundation (founding board member and officer) and Indianapolis Bar Foundation (board member and officer), and is a patron of the YMCA. He is past president of the Lawrence Township Girls Basketball League and continues to work with youth in the inner city of Indianapolis.
Achievements
Lee has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Top 10 Super Lawyer in Indiana and was named the Best Lawyer, Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year for Mediation (2014) and Arbitration (2012). He is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, the Interstate Trucking Litigation Group, and Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. Lee has verdicts and settlements ranging from tens of thousands of dollars to over $30 million.
Honors
• Indiana State Bar Association GP Hall of Fame Award 2021
• National Trial Lawyers: Trucking Trial Lawyers Association Top 10 in Indiana
• Indiana Lawyer Distinguished Barrister Award, 2017
• Indiana Trial Lawyer’s Association Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2015
• National Association of Distinguished Counsel – The Nation’s Top One Percent, 2015, Founding Member
• Selected to Top 10 Indiana Super Lawyers, 2014
• Selected to Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers, 2005–present
• The Best Lawyers in America,® Personal Injury Litigation—Plaintiffs, 2005-present
• Best Lawyers® Indianapolis Mediation “Lawyer of the Year” 2014
• Best Lawyers® Indianapolis Arbitration “Lawyer of the Year” 2012
• Martindale Hubbell highest AV rating, 1983-2017
• 2010 Civility Award Recipient – Indiana State Bar Association
Recognitions
Lawyer Lee Christie | Top Attorney Personal Injury
Publications
• “How to Defend a Celebrity in a Breach of Contract Case,” Trial Diplomacy Journal, co-author, 1987
Reported Cases
• Cole v. Lantis Corp., 714 N.E.2d 194 (Ind. App. 1999)
• Hanson v. St. Luke’s, 704 N.E.2d 1020 (Ind., 1998)
• Porter v. Irvin’s Interstate Brick & Block, 691 N.E.2d 1363 (Ind. App. 1998)
Seminars and Lectures
• Punitive Damages in Indiana (ICLEF), 1983
• Indiana Discovery, Pretrial & Trial Procedures (PESI), 1988
• Indiana Evidence Workshop, 1989, Co-chairman
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage, 1990
• Indiana Insurance & Tort Law Update (PESI), 1994
• Expert Witnesses (Lorman), 1996
• Alternative Dispute Resolution for Paralegals (I.P.E.), 1999
• Indiana Discovery Pre-Trial and Trial Procedures (PESI), 1999
• Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Claims (PESI), 2001
• Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Claims (PESI), 2002
• How to Maximize Personal Injury Damages (PESI), 2003
• Winning Ways w/Direct & Cross Examination (NBI), 2005
• Premises Liability-Slip, Trip and Fall Cases, 2005, Chairman
• Civil Arbitration-Indianapolis Bar Association, 2007
• Child Wrongful Death-Indianapolis Bar Association, 2007
• Expert Witnesses-Indianapolis Bar Association, 2007
• Indiana Continuing Legal Education-Truck Accident Litigation, 2008Essential Discovery in Truck-ing Litigation
• Evaluating and Settling Personal Injury Claims (PESI), 2008
• ICLEF-Winning before Trial, 2008
• ITLA-Advanced Civil Mediation Training, 2009, 2013
• Indianapolis Bar Association-Medicare and Medicaid, 2010
• ITLA-Applied Professionalism, 2010–2013Professionalism and Civility in your Practice Civility in the Court
• ICLEF-Trucking Litigation Seminar, 2011
• ICLEF-Presenting Catastrophic Injury Damages at Trial (Chair), 2012
Seminar and Conference Attendance
• Vioxx Litigation (Philadelphia, PA), 2005
• Vioxx Trial-ATLA Mock Trial, 2005
• Litigating Catastrophe Injury Cases (Boston, MA), 2009
• Wrapping Up the Case-Liens & Medicare, 2009
• Advanced Trial Advocacy College, 2009Litigating Truck Collision Cases
Community Involvement
• Walker Foundation Board of Directors, Founding Member
• Indianapolis Bar Foundation Treasurer, Founding Member
• Lawrence Township Ladies Basketball League, President (2004-Present)
• YMCA Indianapolis Leadership Forum
Memberships
• National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Founding Member
• Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA)
• American Association of Justice (AAJ)
- Leaders Forum
- Sustaining Member
- Interstate Trucking Litigation Group
• Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)
- Sustaining Member
- College of Fellows
• Indiana State Bar Association
- Litigation Section
- Sustaining Member
• Advanced Studies in Trial Advocacy
• Fellow-National College of Advocacy
Working with Lee on a car accidents matter
Lee is a partner with Christie Farrell Lee & Bell and is a lifelong Indiana resident. He is pas-sionate in representation, and takes pride in the relationships he develops with his clients. He has extensive trial experience in both federal and state court and is a frequent lecturer on trial, mediation, personal injury, medical malpractice, trucking accidents, and settlement issues. Lee has…
Who Lee represents
Lee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for car accidents, medical malpractice, and truck accidents matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Indiana University
J.D. · 1982
Indiana University
B.S. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Lee's state bar admissions
Indiana U.S. Distri
1982 · ACTIVE
Lee studied at J.D. in Indiana University and B.S. in Indiana University.
Law school and academic background
Lee completed J.D. in Indiana University and B.S. in Indiana University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lee runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Lee has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Lee C. Christie's office in Indianapolis
Lee's primary office is at 951 N. Delaware Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Christie Farrell Lee & Bell, P.C.
951 N. Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Open in Google MapsClient feedback
Client reviews of Lee C. Christie — 5.0/5 rating from 7 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Lee. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing car accidents attorneys in Indianapolis.
5.0
7 client reviews
Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Lee C. Christie claims this profile.
Read all reviewsHiring guide
How to hire Lee C. Christie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new car accidents attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a car accidents attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many car accidents matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lee
Lee discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in car accidents practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every car accidents matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lee's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many car accidents practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lee C. Christie
How much does it cost to hire Lee for a car accidents case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lee offer a free consultation?
Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some car accidents attorneys offer free consults — check Lee's current terms during booking.
How long do car accidents cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple car accidents matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lee take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
Lee is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lee will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Lee?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lee accepting new car accidents clients right now?
Lee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Car Accidents attorneys serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana
Lee handles car accidents matters throughout Indiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified car accidents attorneys in that community.
More counsel
Other top-rated car accidents attorneys in Indiana
If Lee's intake is full or the fit isn't right, these car accidents attorneys in Indianapolis handle similar matters. Every profile below is verified and open to consultations.
