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Katherine Elizabeth Flood
also known as Kate Flood, Katie Flood
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About Katherine
Biography
Katherine E. Flood is a cum laude graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. A G. Kent Frandsen scholar, Ms. Flood rose to distinction among her classmates, serving as an Executive Director of the Dean's Tutorial Society and a research assistant to Professor L. Tom Wilson.
Prior to opening her ownpractice, Ms. Flood's legal career included experiences in family law at a small Indianapolis law firm, as well as work in the public sector - clerking for the Honorable Judge William Hughes and serving as a legal intern for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation - and the private sector, serving as a Certified Legal Intern in the medical-legal partnership with Wishard.
Ms. Flood has chosen to focus her career in the area of family law. Her experience in this area is both broad and deep, and includes matters relating to dissolution, asset division, estate valuation, child custody, child support, paternity, guardianships for both juveniles and incapacitated persons, adoption matters, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, property settlement and marital settlement agreements, etc. Ms. Flood prides herself upon advocating for her clients with dedication, compassion, and skill.
In her free time, Ms. Flood enjoys volunteering her time as a Guardian ad Litem via the KidsVoice program in Indianapolis, and is active with several non-profits, including her role as a volunteer judge in the Reach for Youth Teen Court program.
Family law issues are complex and painful, but you don't have to navigate them alone. We can help!
Nothing is more important than your kids. We understand, and we have the experience you need.
Call now to discuss establishing, modifying, enforcing or defending your child support obligation!
Handling divorce of all kinds-kids, no kids, LGBT, military, high-asset, divorce w/ bankruptcy, etc.
Before signing a prenup, know your rights! Call now to discuss how to best protect yourself.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
15 years
15 years
15 years
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 13 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
Location
Flood Family Law, LLC
Fax
6417 Carrollton Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, 46220
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Online Presence
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Katherine Elizabeth Flood's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
66 Client Reviews
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Posted by Kellie | May 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Best lawyer in Indianapolis
Kate is awesome! Kate gets to know her clients on a more personal level. She is actively involved in your case and makes sure she is doing everything she can to get what you want. Kate has helped me with some recents issues that have come about since my divorce and I am so happy I hired her. My f...
Posted by Samantha R. | April 17, 2013 | Child Custody
WONDERFUL Lawyer!
I hired Ms. Flood to help with a difficult custody case and I'm so glad I did. I was nervous not knowing what to except or the legal process. Ms. Flood helped me step by step and we got the results I was hoping for. She is caring, highly professional and a very intelligent lawyer. I would highly reco...
Posted by Sheri | February 04, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
With my divorce and child-custody case, Ms. Flood has continually impressed me with her knowledge, preparation, and professionalism. We've been in hearings twice now regarding custody issues, and each time, I've walked out of the courtroom getting everything I want and more. I've been a high-maintena...
Posted by Craig | February 01, 2013
Class Act Attorney, Class Act Firm, Class Act Experience
Katherine Flood is a total professional; respectful, knowledgeable, compassionate, trustworthy, a great listener, and a fighter. From her responsiveness to the way she listens to the clients' needs, the entire staff at Bowen & Flood Law, LLC adopts this mentality, and it shows. Kate prepares her cl...
Posted by Todd | June 08, 2023
Not an ethical attorney.
Not an ethical attorney. Do your research and stay away at all costs unless you want an attorney with mental health issues. Best of luck!
Katherine Flood
Replied last June 08, 2023Hi Todd, Your review says "consulted attorney," but I don't have any clients by that name, and have not had a consultation with anyone named Todd. Unless you are using a pseudonym, I think you may have left this for the wrong person. If I am mistaken, or if you are using a pseudonym and would like to discuss whatever negative experience you believe you had with me or my firm, please feel free to give me a call at 317-460-3772. Otherwise, I would appreciate if you would remove this review, since I don't believe it has anything to do with me. Thank you, Kate Flood
Katherine Elizabeth Flood's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kate is a very competent attorney who represents her clients' interests well. She is always very well prepared, is very compassionate in dealing with her clients and provides them with good advice during mediations."
"Katherine Flood is an advocate for her clients. She is skilled and professional."
"I have met Kate several times and enjoy her knowledge and wisdom regarding family law matters. Our firm exclusively refers our clients to her and I can't imagine putting those people in anyone else's hands."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, Katherine is highly respected in the legal community. We often refer our clients to her firm for family matters and they are always impressed with her professionalism and results."
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"An aggressive attorney who represents clients well. I endorse this lawyer."
"Kate is a smart and savvy attorney who really knows her stuff. She also gave me great advice when I started my practice. Thanks Kate!"
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"Ms. Flood is an extremely compassionate, professional advocate for her clients. I thoroughly endorse her and believe that if you have a family law issue she is an attorney you should contact."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Flood is selfless in her aim to reach out and help as many clients, or fellow lawyers as she can. Her ability to guide a client through a case outshines many others in the same profession and I believe this is due to the amount of compassion and commitment she shows to the legal justice system."
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"Ms. Flood is a dedicated professional who takes time to listen to her clients and address their concerns. I would have no hesitation recommending her to a prospective client looking for assistance with a family law issue."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Kate as an adversary and now consider her a friend. We crossed swords when she was working as a law clerk and preparing for the bar exam. She handled a difficult case professionally and with wisdom beyond her experience. Since then, she passed the bar and opened her own practice which is not an easy thing to do. As anyone can tell from the advice she gives, she is caring, smart and knows the law. I would not hesitate to refer a case to her if I was unable to take it myself. I know the "client" would be in great hands.,"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is well respected and highly qualified in the area of family law."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Stayed Suspension/Probation issued in IN, 2020
updated on 06/08/2023Stayed Suspension/Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. This type of suspension means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements. In this case the State also monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
“Note: This was a "stayed" suspension, meaning the attorney's license was not suspended. The attorney has continued to practice law continuously. The stayed suspension was not due to ANY problem or complaint with or about this lawyer's legal work or client representation, but rather arose from an unfortunate situation which occurred in her personal life in 2018.”
Honors
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Judge Pro Tem, Marion County Superior Courts
2014
Nod to Professionalism, Indianapolis Bar Association
2014
Certificate of Appreciation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
2014
Judge Pro Tem, Marion County Superior Court
2012
G. Kent Frandsen Scholarship Award, G. Kent Frandsen
2012
Cum laude graduate, IU McKinney School of Law
2012
Leadership Award, Indiana University Dean's Tutorial Society
2011
G. Kent Frandsen Scholarship Award, K. Kent Frandsen
2010
G. Kent Frandsen Scholarship Award, G. Kent Frandsen
2009
G. Kent Frandsen Scholarship Award, G. Kent Frandsen
2006
Top 100 Students, Butler University
2005
Elaine Blaine Rupert Scholarship Award, Butler University Tri Delta Sorority
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney at Law, Flood Family Law, LLC
2012 - Present
Guardian ad Litem, KidsVoice
2014 - 2015
Judge Pro Tem, Marion Circuit Court
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Indiana Economic Development Corporation
2011 - 2013
Attorney, Bowen Law, LLC
2010 - 2012
Clerk, Hon. Judge William Hughes Hamilton County Superior Court
2010 - 2012
Volunteer, IU/Wishard Medical Legal Partnership
Associations
2014 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationSOGI Group Member
2013 - Present
Camp Healing TreeVolunteer
2013 - Present
Hamilton County Bar AsociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association Lawyer Referral ServiceAttorney Member
2013 - Present
IU McKinney Moot CourtVolunteer Attorney
2012 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Solo/Small Firm Practice SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
ABA Law Practice DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Indianapolis Rainbow Chamber of CommerceAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Reach for YouthJudge
2012 - Present
KidsVoiceVolunteer Attorney
2012 - Present
Indiana State BarAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Indiana Bar FoundationDevelopment Committee
2009 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2015
IndyPride, Inc.Board Member at Large
2013 - 2013
Indiana Youth GroupBoard of Directors
2012 - 2013
Indianapolis Bar Association Pro Bono CommitteeExecutive Committee
2012 - 2013
Indianapolis Bar Association, Evening Under the Stars CommitteeExecutive Committee
2009 - 2012
American Bar Association, Law Student DivisionMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Help, I'm Struggling: Social Media for Lawyers
2016
Adoption Law Made Simple
2015
International Adoption
2015
Financial Questions and LGBT Community
2015
Guest Lecturer
2013
Guest Lecturer
2013
Guest Lecturer
2013
2013
Leadership Summit: Leadership in the Law
2013
Teens and the Justice System
2013
LGBT and the Legal Profession
2012
LGBT Legal Professionals Panel
2011
Know Your Rights: Employee Rights
Publications
2016
2016
2015
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Katherine earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
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Legal Guides
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23 Jul 2013
The New Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
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