Lauren M. Hardesty - 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 Defense
- Personal Injury
- First and Third-Party Insurance Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Probate
Attorney Information
Overview
Lauren focuses her practice on civil litigation, insurance defense litigation, and estate planning. She often provides insurance coverage opinions and engages in litigation to defend clients to the fullest extent of the law. She practices throughout the entire State of Indiana, and she has also represented clients before the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019-2021
Education
Legal Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
Non Legal Education
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Purdue University
B.S., Bachelor of Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Pro Bono Activities
- Indiana Bar Leader Series, Class XVII
- Solo Small Firm Conference Planning Committee
- Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
- Pass the Torch for Women Foundation
- Red Cross – Northern Indiana Chapter
Representative Cases
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Aaron Bagsby, et al. v. Riley Tinker Snedeker, Court of Appeals
Published Works
Articles
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What constitutes the unauthorized practice of law? Res Gestae, 2018
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA)
- Indianapolis Bar Association (IBA)
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI)
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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