John T. "Jack" Hume III - Indianapolis, IN
Attorney at Hume Smith Geddes Green & Simmons, LLP
Civil Litigation Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN
54 Monument Circle Fourth Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204
Indianapolis Civil Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 07/14/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Small Business & Commercial Law
- Estate Planning & Probate
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
- Employment & Labor Law
- Complex & Mass Tort Litigation
- Municipal Law
- Professional Liability
- Toxic Torts
- Appeals & Appellate Law
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
John, known by his friends as Jack, is a third generation lawyer. He was born and raised in Indianapolis. Jack received his BS from the Indiana University School of Business in 1955 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from its School of Law in 1958. In June of 1958, he joined this firm which was then known as Smith & Jones.
Jack has spent his professional life in general civil litigation and more recently in insurance coverage matters. In 1967 he became a member of the Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel. In 1981 he was inducted in the American College of Trial Lawyers as a Fellow. Jack served as a Director (1985-1991) and President (1991) of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. In 1992 he received this organization's Diplomat Award. In 2004 and 2005, he was designated as one of Indiana's Super Lawyers by his peers.
Jack holds membership in the Indianapolis Law Club, the Lawyers Club, the Christian Legal Society, the Indianapolis Columbia Club, DRI and the Indianapolis State and American Bar Associations.
Jack is one of the Firm's four Eagle Scouts. He is a long-time resident of Danville, Indiana, and worships at Danville Baptist Church. He spends his spare time playing golf and visiting his five grandchildren.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
- Diplomat Award, Indiana Defense Trial Counsel, 1992
- Indiana's Super Lawyers, 2004 - Present
- One of the Best Lawyers in America, 2006 - Present
Education
Legal Education
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Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law,
Bloomington,
Indiana, 1958
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Indiana University School of Business,
Bloomington,
IN,
USA, 1955
B.S.
Major: Business
Current Employment Position(s)
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Former Counsel (Retired)
References
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Bank One of Indianapolis
Representative Clients
General Casualty Company
Indiana Insurance Company
Ohio Casualty Companies
Progressive Casualty Companies
Representative Cases
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Indiana Ins. Co. v. DeZutti
- Citation: 408 N.E.2d 1275
- Court: Ind.
- Year: 1980
- Serial Number: 1980136402
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Dudley Sports Co. v. Schmitt
- Citation: 279 N.E.2d 266
- Court: Ind.App. 2 Dist.
- Year: 1972
- Serial Number: 1972113920
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Ohio Cas. Ins. Co. v. Rynearson
- Citation: 507 F.2d 573
- Court: C.A.7 (Ind.)
- Year: 1974
- Serial Number: 1974112990
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Bell v. Commonwealth Land Title Ins. Co., Inc.
- Citation: 494 N.E.2d 997
- Court: Ind.App. 4 Dist.
- Year: 1986
- Serial Number: 1986134718
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Smith v. Cook
- Citation: 361 N.E.2d 197
- Court: Ind.App. 1 Dist.
- Year: 1977
- Serial Number: 1977109484
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1958
- U.S. Federal Courts, 1958
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1981
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Indiana ADR Arbitrator-Mediator
Other Affiliations
- Indiana Defense Lawyer Association, 1986 - Present
- Indianapolis Bar Association, 1964 - Present (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 1990 - 1991 (President)
- Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel, 1967 - Present (Member)
- Defense Research Institute (Member)
- Christian Legal Society (Member)
- First Baptist Church of Danville
- American College of Trial Lawyers, 1981 - Present (Fellow)
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (Director), 1985 - 1991
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
Contact
54 Monument Circle
Fourth Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone Number: 317-632-4402
Fax Number: 317-632-5595
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.humesmith.com/
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