Steve Kirsh has retired from the full-time practice of law and assumed an “Of Counsel” advisory role with the firm. He has practiced adoption law in Indiana for 40+ years and changed the face of adoption by making adoptions handled by attorneys a viable alternative to the then monopoly of adoption agencies. He has shaped adoption law in Indiana, having written the preliminary draft of nearly all adoption legislation in Indiana since the early 1980s. Steve realized that both expectant parents and prospective adoptive parents wanted more control and involvement in the process than was then offered by adoption agencies. His work in adoption law has earned recognition from the Indiana General Assembly, the award of a “Sagamore of the Wabash” honor from the Governor of Indiana, and the designation as an “Angel in Adoption” by the United States Congress.

Steve married his high school sweetheart, Jacque, more than 50 years ago. They have been together since they were 16 years old. They have three sons – Josh, Grant, and Tyler, five grandchildren (with one on the way!) – Anna, Holden, Brogan, Ezra, and Freddie, and two, amazing daughters-in-law – Emley and Elizabeth.

In addition to the practice of adoption law, Steve loves his family, including his dog Henry, and cats – Harriet & Hank. He works out almost every day and plays golf at Crooked Stick, while maintaining a single digit handicap. Prior to his stroke in 2021, Steve amassed nearly 5,000 hours as a commercially rated pilot, pursuing adoptions around the State of Indiana. Fortunately, Steve fully recovered from his stroke and now enjoys building and flying radio-controlled airplanes. 

Steve has an easy smile, more grey hair than he likes to admit to, and is ALWAYS available to answer questions about adoption and golf! 

“Whether you believe you can or you can’t, you’re right!”

–Henry Ford