Attorneys

Co-founding Partner

Thomas R. Malapit Jr.

Tom is the co-founding partner of MALAPIT & ROCHFORD, located in Indianapolis, and has 25 years of experience primarily practicing law in the areas of eminent domain, business & corporate, wills, trusts & estates, and civil litigation.

In his eminent domain practice, Tom is a landowner attorney representing both commercial and residential property owners and has recovered millions of dollars for them all over the State of Indiana. If the offer you receive for your property seems low, then it probably is, and you should immediately seek competent legal counsel.

Of the hundreds of takings by the State of Indiana for the 1-69 road improvement project (stretching from Evansville to Indianapolis), Tom has handled more eminent domain jury trials than any other landowner attorney in the State. Over the years, Tom has developed a wide variety of legal strategies to help maximize his clients' recoveries and prides himself on being able to think outside the box.

For eminent domain clients, Tom makes house calls and will meet you at your property location for a free initial consultation, so there is no reason to wait to learn about your important Constitutional eminent domain rights.

Co-Founding Partner

J. Eric Rochford

Eric is the co-founding partner of MALAPIT & ROCHFORD, located in Indianapolis. Eric has been practicing law primarily in the area of eminent domain almost exclusively his entire career. He focuses his practice on representing landowners in eminent domain matters, representing clients ranging from residential to commercial property owners. Prior to founding MALAPIT & ROCHFORD, Eric represented condemning agencies and he was also a partner at a large firm in downtown Indianapolis. This experience has benefited Eric in being a strong advocate for property owners affected by eminent domain.

Eric earned his B.S. from Indiana University and his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Born, raised, and educated in Indiana, Eric has a passion for conserving Indiana's resources and promoting sustainable growth. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children and being outdoors, preferably playing golf or fishing.

associate Attorney

Taylor C. Byrley

Taylor has been practicing law exclusively in the area of eminent domain his entire career. Prior to joining the firm Taylor worked for the Office of the Indiana Attorney General where he represented INDOT and the State of Indiana in condemnation litigation. During his time there he represented the State in numerous mediations and settlement negotiations, and jury trials. His specialized knowledge and experience from the condemner side makes him a valuable asset for landowners seeking to maximize their recoveries.

Taylor earned his B.S. at Indiana University and obtained his J.D. from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law. During his time at IU McKinney Taylor participated the International and Comparative Law Review where his Note was selected for publication in II&CLR Vol. XXVII. Taylor received the Best Note Award for this publication. Following this, Taylor served on the Board for the International and Comparative Law Review and received a Distinguished Service Award for his work as Executive Notes Development Editor.

Taylor was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana where he owned and operated a lawn care and landscaping company prior to law school. In his free time, he enjoys travel, physical activities, playing golf, and baseball.

Paralegal

Annie Kaplan