Franklin D. Julian

Fresh out of law school, Frank went to work both on his own and with other personal injury lawyers. In 2000, he was approached by Charles Sweeney with an idea of opening a new branch of his personal injury law firm in South Bend. Mr. Sweeney had practiced in South Bend for 30+ years, but at the time only had an office in Fort Wayne. The South Bend office of Sweeney Law Firm opened in 2001 with Frank and Mr. Sweeney working together on their clients' behalf.

In 2005, Mr. Sweeney decided to retire and become "of counsel" to the law firm. Frank took over the practice, the name of which changed from Sweeney Law Firm to Sweeney Julian Trial Attorneys.

At its core, Sweeney Julian's role is to help our community both through dedicated legal work and through community service. Helping our fellow man is always profitable, both personally and for the bottom line. We regularly use our firm's considerable resources to help out local charities and people in need. In fact, Sweeney Julian has recently participated in three major events for Chiara Home as the lead sponsor, Girls on the Run as a team sponsor and the Men in Kilts McDazzle Fundraiser for our local Ronald McDonald House. The McDazzle fundraiser saw Frank Julian donning a kilt for the occasion. (He figured out how to properly wear a kilt later.)

Frank has always been a leader when fighting for his client's rights at the Indiana State House. He has testified in front of the Indiana House and Senate about pending legislation. As a leader of the Indiana Trial Lawyer's Association, he has served on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. He recently finished a term as PRESIDENT of ITLA and still serves on Executive Committee.

Frank was recently honored with becoming a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers College of Fellows, a distinction given to very of the trial attorneys in Indiana.