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Samuel David Hodson
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Biography
I help companies expand, reorganize, buy, sell and liquidate. My practice is focused on clients in transition who need assistance in debt restructuring, refinancing, workouts and turnarounds. I have represented both healthy and troubled companies and the individuals who own and are employed by them. These solutions have included bankruptcy, offers in compromise, workouts, receiverships and refinancing. I have represented debtors, creditors, governmental entities, owners, trustees, creditors committees and receivers.
I also represent municipalities and organizations who do business with them. My government service experience includes: bonds, tax increment financing, public private partnerships, annexation redevelopment grants and utility rate adjustments.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 360-430 per hour
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 39 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
One Indiana Square #3500, Indianapolis, IN, 46204-2023
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Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2015 | Debt Collection
Excellent attorney, superb client service
Mr. Hodson is a skilled and experienced attorney who will take the time to immerse himself in your business. By learning his client's specific business objectives, Mr. Hodson is better able to negotiate preferred outcomes. Mr. Hodson has experience in all areas of creditor representation, tax disp...
Posted by Jeff | August 02, 2015 | Corporate & Incorporation
Highly Recommend!
I had the opportunity to work with Samuel David Hodson while trying to attain 501c3 status for my non for profit organization. Not only did he get our non for profit approved, he went above and beyond answering questions even after the process ended. I highly recommend him! He is personable, easy ...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Samuel Hodson
I have worked with Sam Hodson on many occasions, 363 sale, strategic purchases, government finance. His business background has supplemented his legal advise and has proved to make the process more efficient. Being able to tie business strategies to his legal practice has served as check and balanc...
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Across the board
I had substantial issues that ran across several areas of expertise, including business management, bankruptcy and debt negotiation and had no prior knowledge of the process or requirements involved to find resolution. While there are still several trailing issues, Sam organized a course of action o...
Posted by Jim | July 27, 2015
If you headed for WAR you want Sam on your side.
I have found Sam to be very thoughtful and can get creative in thinking outside of the box to serve his clients best interest. I trust him totally and would recommend him to anyone who may need his expertise.
Samuel David Hodson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Sam is a great attorney. He is very knowledgeable and is able to resolve difficult cases easily."
"I highly recommend Sam on any commercial or bankruptcy matter. Sam, in my opinion, is very competent and skilled at resolving complex matters."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2015
Fellow, Indiana State Bar Foundation
2015
Business Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
2015
SuperLawyer Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation, SuperLawyers
2015
Best Lawyer Banking and Finance, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer Tax Litigation and Controversy, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyer Bankrupcty, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP
1990 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Indiana University
2010 - 2014
Partner, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
2004 - 2010
Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
1999 - 2004
Associate, Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
Indiana Bar FoundationFellow
2014 - Present
American Board of CertificationDirector
2000 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
1986 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationChair, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Deca Financial Services
The court appointed a Chapter 11 Trustee and the principal was indicted by the United States Attorney.
Education
1990
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
Master of Business Administration,
1986
Indiana University Robert H. Mckinney School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence
1981
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Speaking Engagements
2015
IBA CLE Series
Taxation
2014
State Bar Conference
Avoidance Actions
2014
Indiana State Bar Association
Recent Bankruptcy Cases
2014
ICLEF Bankruptcy Institute
Taxation and Insolvency
2013
ICLEF Bankruptcy Institute
Avoidance Actions
2012
ICLEF Annual Bankruptcy Institute
Preparing Individuals for Business Bankruptcy
Publications
2014
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF)
United States v. Sperry, A New Threat To Managers of Distressed Companies
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers