Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Indianapolis
Founded in 1951, Hume, Smith, Geddes, Green & Simmons has established itself as one of Indianapolis' most respected mid-sized law firms. Our attorneys provide broad legal experience, personalized representation, and cost-effective results for individuals, businesses, and insurance clients. With a dual focus on litigation and counseling, we prioritize conflict avoidance through mediation and arbitration while maintaining formidable courtroom capabilities. Our lawyers are licensed in Indiana and Illinois state courts, multiple federal jurisdictions, and the U.S. Supreme Court. We emphasize direct client communication, empowering attorneys to address legal needs promptly without unnecessary hierarchies.Our team maintains active memberships in prestigious legal organizations, including the American Bar Association and Defense Research Institute. Supporting our attorneys is a seasoned staff with over 15 years of average tenure, complemented by cutting-edge technology for efficient case management. We balance modern tools with traditional values of honesty, integrity, and personal service. Our practice spans civil litigation, insurance law, toxic torts, professional liability, and municipal law, with a reputation for success cultivated over seven decades. We remain committed to fostering long-standing relationships built on trust, legal expertise, and consistent results.
Services
Civil Litigation
Insurance Law
Municipal Law
Professional Liability
Toxic Torts
Employment Law
Appeals
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Medical Malpractice
Product Liability
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of legal experience in Indiana courts
- Our lawyers serve as certified Indiana arbitrators and mediators
- We maintain a convenient downtown Indianapolis location on Monument Circle
- We deliver efficient legal representation with direct client communication
- We combine seasoned attorneys with experienced support staff and modern technology
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex cases including business disputes, personal injury claims, and wrongful death lawsuits. We represent clients in state and federal courts throughout Indiana, focusing on both trial preparation and alternative dispute resolution. Our attorneys combine decades of courtroom experience with strategic thinking to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing costs for clients.
Insurance Law
We provide comprehensive insurance law services covering bad faith claims, coverage disputes, and complex tort litigation. Our attorneys represent insurers in matters involving first-party claims, third-party liability, and subrogation rights. With deep understanding of insurance regulations and policy language, we help clients navigate complex coverage issues and defend against high-stakes claims.
Toxic Torts
Our toxic tort practice addresses litigation involving hazardous substances like asbestos, toxic mold, and petrochemicals. We defend clients in class action lawsuits and individual claims related to environmental exposures. Our attorneys combine scientific knowledge with legal expertise to challenge causation theories and minimize liability exposure in complex multi-party cases.
Professional Liability
We defend professionals against malpractice claims involving lawyers, doctors, and dentists. Our practice covers errors and omissions cases, licensing board investigations, and disciplinary proceedings. We provide strategic defense representation while helping professionals implement risk management practices to prevent future claims.
Municipal Law
Our municipal law practice represents cities, counties, and government entities in liability claims and regulatory matters. We handle cases involving public employee conduct, zoning disputes, and constitutional rights violations. Our attorneys combine understanding of government operations with aggressive defense strategies to protect public entities in complex litigation.
Questions
What areas of law does Hume Smith Geddes Green & Simmons specialize in?
We specialize in civil litigation, insurance law, toxic torts, professional liability, and municipal law. Our attorneys handle cases ranging from personal injury claims to complex business disputes in both state and federal courts.
How long has the firm been practicing law in Indianapolis?
Our firm has served Indianapolis since 1951, evolving from Smith, Gammon & Jones to our current name in 2000. We maintain over seven decades of legal experience in Indiana courts.
Do your attorneys handle cases outside Indiana?
While our primary focus is Indiana, our attorneys are licensed in Illinois state courts and multiple federal jurisdictions, including the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court.
What alternative dispute resolution methods do you offer?
We provide mediation and arbitration services through attorneys certified as Indiana arbitrators and mediators. These methods help clients resolve disputes efficiently while avoiding lengthy courtroom battles.
How does the firm approach client communication?
We emphasize direct communication between attorneys and clients. Our structure eliminates unnecessary hierarchies, allowing clients to work directly with experienced lawyers who manage their cases from start to finish.
What technology resources does the firm utilize?
We combine experienced legal staff with modern technology for efficient case management. Our systems support comprehensive research, document management, and client communication while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
