David Lawrence Walsh

October 5, 1948 - June 23, 2021

David Lawrence Walsh, 72, of Carmel, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021. He was born October 5, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana. David graduated from Muncie Central in 1966, and attended Butler University on a football scholarship. He later transferred to Ball State University and graduated in 1970. After graduation, David attended Indiana University Law School, Indianapolis, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1973 with a degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence. Dave went on to practice law for 50 years. Dave was admitted to practice law before Indiana State Courts, Appellate Court, Federal Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the United States Supreme Court. He engaged in general practice of law in the Indianapolis community for half his career including being Deputy Prosecutor of the Grand Jury under the direction of Stephen Goldsmith. The other half of his career was spent in the private title insurance field as an attorney, real estate title insurance agent, commercial real estate title examiner and title agent writing commercial title insurance. The thing he was most proud of during his career was receiving the Martindale-Hubbell. This honor is based on peer review. Dave received an AV Preeminent rating which is the highest level in the rating system. An attorney who receives this award means they have proven the highest excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills and ethical standards by their peers. Dave is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jill Walsh; daughter, Bridgette Larson; son-in-law, Robert Larson; and two granddaughters, Olivia and Caroline Larson. Per Dave’s wishes, no services will be held but his family would like for you to give pause. Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel.