I concentrate my practice on family law as a certified Family Law Specialist from the Family Law Certification Board of the Indiana State Bar Association. My practice includes adoption, legal separations, divorce, a wide range of custody issues and visitation. I also focus on guardianships, paternity issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements in addition to handling appellate cases.
I received her undergraduate degree in criminal justice and psychology from Indiana University in 1997. I graduated from the Indiana University School of Law in 2001. That same year, I was admitted as a member of the Indiana State Bar and both the Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana of the United States District Court.
I proudly represent the residents of Indiana, especially the cities of Bloomington and Indianapolis.
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In addition to my membership in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association, I believe in giving back to the community through volunteering for worthwhile causes. I am especially passionate about advocating for domestic violence victims, and my community service includes volunteering for the Marion County Court Pro Bono Project and the Protective Order Pro Bono Project. I also served as a board member for the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 2001 | 01/10/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Rising Star | Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
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Rising Star | Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Rising Star | Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Certified Family Law Specialist | Indiana State Bar Association Family Law Certification Board | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Mallor Grodner LLP | 2011 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Indiana State Bar Association | N/A | 2001 - Present |
Indianapolis Bar Association | N/A | 2001 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Aspatore Book publication | Navigating Adoption and Surrogacy Laws | 2014 |
ICLEF | Seeking and Stopping TROs and Injunctions in Domestic Relations Disputes, | 2006 |
ICLEF | Marital Torts, What You Don't Know Could Hurt You | 2005 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
Indiana University Bloomington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Your Family Law Practice in the 21st Century, | Family Law | 2011 |
Family Law Mediation | Mediation | 2009 |
Child Custody Basics | Child Custody | 2009 |
Appellate Basics for the Non-Specialist | Family Law Appeals | 2009 |
Intensive Basic Training in Parenting Coordination | Parenting Coordination | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Asher v. Coomler, 994 N.E.2d 1283 Ind. Ct. App | |
Paternity of T. F; D.F. v. J.W., , 950 N.E. 2d 38, Ind. Ct. App. | |
Parks v. Grube, 934 N.E. 2d 111, Ind. Ct. App | Successfully defended client in upholding a grandparent custody case. |
Lighty v. Lighty, 879 N.E. 2d 637, Ind. Ct. App. | |
Miller v. Sugden, 849 N.E. 2d 758 Ind. Ct. App. |
Hughes v. Rogusta, 830 N.E. 2d 898, Ind. Ct. App. | Successfully upheld decision granting my client custody of his daughter. |
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Allen v. Proksch, 832 N.E. 2d 1080, Ind. Ct. App. | Successfully defended client in upholding grandparent custody decision. |
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Todd Ess, Family Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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Kathy Harmon is a leader in family law. She is one of only a handful of attorneys who has what it takes to become a certified Family Law Specialist. I strongly endorse her.
Vanessa Aguilera, Family Attorney on Feb 3, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is one of the few attorneys I will refer business to. She is smart, aggressive and knows the law. I strongly recommend her.