Aimee Rivera Cole is an accomplished attorney known for her strong advocacy skills, ability to navigate complex legal landscapes, and deep commitment to client satisfaction. With a diverse range of legal expertise, for over twenty years, she has successfully represented clients in various areas, including public sector cases, civil rights, employment matters, automobile accidents, premises liability, and slip and fall incidents. Aimee’s notable accomplishments include oral argument at the Indiana Supreme Court, multiple successful appeals, jury trial experience, and numerous wins on dispositive motions.
Aimee is deeply committed to giving back to her community and actively volunteers for various organizations and initiatives. Since 2015, Aimee has played an active role as a member of the executive committee of the Sagamore Inn of Court, an organization focused on promoting professionalism and excellence in the legal community through mentorship and educational programs. She also volunteers her time and expertise to support Mock Trial and We the People, providing mentorship and guidance to students interested in law and civic engagement. She has been a guest speaker multiple times at Hamilton Southern Easter District high schools and junior high schools sharing her legal expertise and insights with students. Aimee’s dedication to community extends to her involvement on various athletic boards at both Fishers High School and Hamilton Southeastern High School, where she contributes her leadership and guidance to support student-athletes.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Indiana University- Kelley School of Business, May 1998
Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University School of Law, December 2003
State of Indiana, 2004
Admitted to practice before the Indiana Supreme Court
Admitted to practice before the United States Federal Court Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit
Sagamore Inn of Court-President (2019-2021)
American Inn of Court- Program Awards Committee
Indianapolis Bar Association
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
Defense Research Institute
Indianapolis Bar Association
Johnson v. Michigan City, 178 N.E. 3d 1198 (Ind. 2022)
Johnson v. Michigan City, 172 N.E.3d 355 (Ind. Ct. App. 2021)
Webb v. City of Carmel, 101 N.E.3d 850 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018)
Boyland v. Hedge, 58 N.E.3d 928 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016)
Jones v. Griggs, 612 Fed. Appx. 395 (7th Cir. 2015)
Bhd. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Michiana Contracting, Inc., 971 N.E.2d 127 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)
Ebeyer v. Rodriguez, 909 F. Supp. 2d 1049 (S.D. Ind. 2012)
Trask-Morton v. Motel 6 Operating L.P., 534 F.3d 672 (7th Cir. 2008)
Fifth Third Bank ex rel. Tr. Officer v. CSX Corp., 415 F.3d 741 (7th Cir. 2005)
Spokane Cart Racing Ass’n v. Kart Track Promoters Ass’n, Inc., 206 N.E.3d 462 (Ind. Ct. App. 2023), transfer denied, 2023 WL 4611741 (Ind. July 13, 2023)
