About

Holmes Law Office

About Our Founder

Rex V. Keller opened Holmes Law Office in 1946 after serving on the European front in World War II. For years, he maintained his office above the old Fountain Trust Company building in Covington. In 1964, Mr. Keller moved his practice to 310 4th Street, across from the courthouse on the east side of the square in Covington.

Richard M. Holmes Joins the Firm

Richard M. Holmes joined Mr. Keller in the practice in February of 1974. They became partners in 1977. They practiced together as Keller & Holmes until Mr. Keller's death in 1978. In 1991, Mr. Holmes successfully ran for Fountain County Prosecutor and served for eight years.

Learn More About Richard Holmes

Richard Holmes was born and raised in Elkhart, IN. He graduated from Elkhart High School in 1963. He served as an Air Traffic Controller for the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era from 1965 through 1969.

He served with the Strategic Air Command at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts, and overseas at Kunsan Air Base on the Yellow Sea in South Korea. After serving his country, Mr. Holmes graduated from Ball State University in 1971 and from Indiana University School of Law in December of 1974.

Richard married Sue L. Blacketer, a kindergarten teacher from Crawfordsville, IN in 1970. After teaching, Mrs. Holmes dedicated her time to church, their community, and raising the couple's four children, Thaddeus, Trevor, Ashley, and Hayley.

Currently, Mr. Holmes is a member of the Wabash Valley Area Band, where he plays trombone. He and his wife are still extremely active in their church and community.

Mr. Holmes served as a member of the Fountain County Child Protection team, the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney's Council, and as Director of the Indiana West Drug task force.

Richard practices in several areas of the law, including domestic relations (divorce and custody), corporations, real estate, taxation, negligence, and business. He also creates trusts and wills and handles settlements for the decedent's estates under probate, trusts, and other transfers.

Continuous Legal Training for Your Benefit

To consistently be the best law office for you, Holmes Law Office strives to continue learning all that we can. For one week a year, our attorneys attend annual training seminars and events. When the office is closed for annual training, you may call and leave messages, or email your attorney.

Work with a law office that is backed by the experience you deserve and integrity you can count on. Our firm is small enough to assist your personal needs. We are available on weekends and emergency consultations are available. Walk-in visits are accepted too. Convenient street-side parking is available.

Call us at (765) 793-2266 to schedule a consultation.