Cara M. Chittenden - a Carmel, US Estate Planning Lawyer

Carmel Estate Planning Lawyer

Updated: 04/15/2026

Areas of Practice

Estate Planning
Estate and Trust Administration
Elder Law
Guardianships
Pre-Nuptial Agreements
Special Needs Planning

Attorney Information

Overview

Cara Chittenden is an attorney at Geyer Legal Group, PC, where her practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, guardianships, pre-nuptial agreements, and special needs planning. Cara has practiced law in the Indianapolis area for 15 years. A frequent lecturer and seminar presenter, Cara has authored numerous seminars for the National Business Institute and IndyBar on estate planning and elder law topics.

Cara earned her a bachelor's degree in Public Health from Indiana University, and graduated from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2007. In the early years of her career, Cara practiced in the areas of family law and civil litigation, and this background helps her serve clients with compassion and understanding as they navigate complex legal matters.

Cara is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, including its Estate Planning and Administration Section, and the Indiana State Bar Association, including its Elder Law Section and Probate, Trust & Real Property Section. Cara is also active in the community and serves on the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Alumni Board, the Boone County Community Foundation's Women of Impact Group, and is a member of the Zionsville Rotary.

Cara and her husband, Craig, have two children and live in Zionsville. In her spare time, Cara enjoys running, baking, and spending time with her family.

Awards and Honors

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Included on the 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2015 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2014 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2013 Indiana Super Lawyers list
2012 Indiana Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: Order of Barristers
  Law Review: Indiana International and Comparative Law Review, Articles Editor
Non Legal Education
- Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  Bachelor of Science
  Major: Public Health

Current Employment Position(s)

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Associate Attorney
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Past Positions

Hume, Smith, Geddes, Green & Simmons, LLP, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, Associate, - 2007
Honorable William T. Lawrence, United States District Court of Southern Indiana, Courtroom Deputy Clerk

Pro Bono Activities

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Alumni Board
Boone County Community Foundation’s Women of Impact Group
Zionsville Rotary, Member

Bar Admissions

Indiana
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Other Affiliations

Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
Indianapolis State Bar Association Family Law, Litigation, and Animal Law Sections (Member)
Indianapolis Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Administration Section (Member)
Indiana State Bar Association, Probate, Trust & Real Property Section and Elder Law Section (Member)

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Contact

Carmel, IN

11550 N. Meridian St.
Suite 200
Carmel, IN 46032

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Phone: 317-973-0237

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.rgeyerlaw.com

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm

Credit Cards Accepted

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