Brooke E. Bernhardt - Indianapolis, IN
Attorney at Bernhardt Phillips, LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN
850 Massachusetts Avenue Suite 180 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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12
Years
Experience
Indianapolis Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 05/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoptions
- Child support
- Divorce
- guardianships
- paternity/custody cases
Attorney Information
Overview
Brooke Bernhardt is a founding partner of Bernhardt Phillips, LLP, and an experienced family law attorney. Prior to starting the firm, Brooke worked for a prominent family law firm in Indianapolis where she developed and refined her skills as a family law litigator and negotiator.
Known for her ability to efficiently and effectively resolve a wide array of family law issues, Brooke competently handles matters in Indianapolis and all over the State of Indiana. Regardless of where your case is in Indiana, Brooke will be able to represent you. Clients often turn to Brooke for adoptions, child support issues, child custody matters, contempt actions, divorces, guardianships, grandparent visitation cases, modifications, name changes, paternity cases, parenting time issues, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, relocations, spousal maintenance, third-party custody, step-parent adoptions, step-parent visitation matters, and other matters involving family members or children.
Brooke is both a highly skilled negotiator and litigator, who uses her innate creativity to develop unique solutions to achieve her clients’ desired results. Brooke always strives to reduce conflict and amicably resolve a matter whenever possible. As an accomplished negotiator Brooke develops smart and creative strategies to resolve matters without the cost and expense of litigation. However, if an agreement cannot be reached, then Brooke is prepared to advocate zealously for her clients’ interests in the courtroom. Brooke’s talent and skill in the courtroom were developed by litigating countless family law matters throughout the State of Indiana. Her knowledge and experience will help ease your concerns and ensure your interests are protected.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys top 10 under 40, 2024
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
- Selected as The Family Lawyers recommended attorney for Indiana, 2026
Other Sources of Feedback About Brooke E. Bernhardt
Included on the 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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Purdue University, 2010
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
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Purdue University, 2010
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Guardian ad Litem
- Judge pro tempore for the Marion County Superior Courts
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Indiana Bar Association (Member)
- Indianapolis Bar Association (Member)
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) (Member)
Contact
850 Massachusetts Avenue
Suite 180
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-495-3718
Email: Send a message
- https://www.bernhardtphillips.com
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https://www.the-family-lawyers.com/expert-directory/brooke-bernhardt/
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- https://www.bernhardtphillips.com/blog/
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