ROBERT SWHIER

Background

Swhier, Robert Dewain was born on September 17, 1949 in Portland, Indiana, United States. Son of Robert Dewain and Sammie (Boyd) Swhier.

Education

Purdue University (Bachelor of Science, with highest distinction, with honors in Economics, 1971). London School of Economics (M S- 1972). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1975).

Phi Beta Kappa; Beta Gamma Sigma. Designated "Sagamore of the Wabash," by Governor Orr, 1988. Member, Board of Editors, Harvard Law Review, 1973- 1975.

Career

Working as a partner of BAKER & DANIELS. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Indiana. 1979, United States. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. United States. District Court, Southern District of Indiana.

Achievements

• Bar: Indiana 1975, United States District Court (southern district) Indiana 1975, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1979.

Works

• Other Work

  • Tax Increment Financing in Indiana," 1988. 'Tax Exempt Financing of Business Facilities in Indiana," Res Gestae, 1979.

Religion

The Covenant is a big challenge to everybody. If God is committed to human race, anyone has to be prepared to accept that as reality and make a commitment in return.

Politics

Some people think that involvement in political life is something Christians should avoid. But God is present everywhere, including political institutions.

Membership

Marion County Municipal Court Judicial Nominating Committee, since 1988. Marion County Healthcare Board, since 1989. Pike Township Fire Merit Commission, 1989-1990.

Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. National Association of Bond Lawyers. Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association.

Government Finance, Municipal Law, Securities.

Connections

Married Claudia Versfelt, June 5, 1974. Children: James Robert, Jeffrey William.

child:

James Robert Swhier