Grant Michael Kirsh

Grant Michael Kirsh

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 11 years

Adoption Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Adoption

2930 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN

About Grant

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Adoption 100%

100% adoption law; newborn adoptions; contested adoptions; guardianship; contested guardianship; adoption litigation; assisted reproductive technologies law; surrogacy; gestational surrogacy; egg donor contracts

12 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 11 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kirsh & Kirsh, PC

2930 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46240-3716

Kirsh & Kirsh, P.C. - Indiana Adoption

2504 E 25th Street, Indianapolis, IN

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Grant Michael Kirsh's Reviews

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374 Client Reviews

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Posted by Gary | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Outstanding, professional attorney

strongly recommend Grant Kirsh without any reservation and with the assurance that he is likely going to be the best attorney you can have on your side with regard to parentage. I hired Grant Kirsh to help with legal issues associated with single parent parentage (single father in this case) wit...h a gestational carrier and an anonymous egg donor. The case was complicated by the fact that the transfer of the embyro occurred at a highly rated fertility center in Las Vegas where laws are clear regarding parentage to Indiana where there is little in the way of laws regarding parentage with regard to gestational surrogacy. The gestational carrier went to Las Vegas for the transfer but had the baby in Indiana just 5 days ago on August 24th. This was her second journey. Her first was complicated by the hospital requiring that her name be included on the birth certificate, this despite the fact that the biological parents had an attorney. It really is to Grant's credit that my experience here was just the opposite, and it certainly could have been complicated in so many different ways--but it wasn't. As an example, there were concerns on the gestational carrier's part that she would have similar problems this time as she had last. Her attorney in Las Vegas did not know how to deal with the situation. Grant immediately called her attorney, called the gestational carrier, explained how things would go in Indiana, and that matter was quickly resolved. Then the hospital in Indiana was suddenly changed last minute and the hospital that the gestational used for her previous pregnancy was the main hospital for delivery. They told the gestational carrier that things would be similar to the last pregnancy, that she would be listed as the mother. They had explained that it was both hospital policy and Indiana law. This required Grant to contact the hospital's social services department. He played phone tag with the social worker who was handling the birth certificate and other legal documents. On the day of my daughter's birth, the hospital staff provided me and my boys with hospital room (something that is not typically done). Further, when I asked about the issues that the gestational carrier was concerned about, the response was simple: they were following the parentage order to the letter, and that order specifically covered issues regarding whose name is to be on the birth cerfificate and how the hospital was to handle any legal documents with regard to parentage. This had all been taken care of by Mr Kirsh. In conclusion, Mr. Kirsh is a highly professional attorney with significant expertise in adoption and parentage issues with gestational surrogacy. He is also extremely reachable and very quick to respond. He has every potential issue already considered in the work he does. He coordinates completion of parentage with all pareties. In my case, at least, he was the key attorney among multiple attornies, who bound everything together. What could have been a nightmare in terms of parentage was just the opposite...extremely smooth. The gestational surrogage was pleasantly surprised, the hospital was given an education on legal parentage (and did a great job of it) and my experience was as smooth as can be. Conclusion: highly recommended without reservation

Posted by LaVeena | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Blessed

Kirsh & Kirsh does an amazing service for couples and children! They work hard to bring families together! We had different options when choosing to adopt, but chose Kirsh for their experience, expertise, and strong desire to bring love into the world! We are so thankful! God bless this firm, and God... bless Grant!

Posted by Michelle | July 20, 2017 | Adoption

Fantastic

Grant has been amazing to me. Trying to work with CPS coming from Indiana to FL so I can adopt my niece and have gotten nothing but a headache from the case workers. Grant is advocating for me and making this process as easy as it can be.

Posted by Aimee | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Kind ! Compassionate!

Thank you for making our family all feel so included in the final stages of our nieces adoption of their son !! So memorable!!

Posted by Kimberly Schwindel | May 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Nice

Steve handled our adoption. Grant sent our paperwork to sign. He also took pictures at court for us. He was very nice and laidback.

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Grant Michael Kirsh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rebecca Bruce

Adoption lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I am representing an expectant mother and the adoptive parents need a knowledgeable adoption attorney, I readily refer them to Grant."

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Laura Swafford

Adoption lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. If you are looking at adoption as an option for your family, Grant is an excellent attorney to assist you with this process."

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Robert Kirsh

Adoption lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Hannagan

Adoption lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Friend

"Grant Kirsh is an excellent attorney who understands his client's needs. In his area of expertise, he is very in tune to the changing legal landscape and the emotional sensitivities of both parties. I highly recommend Grant Kirsh if you or your client is considering any and all types of adoptions."

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Christopher Hurley

Adoption lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Grant exhibits integrity in a field that is emotionally charged for all involved."

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Brett Galvan

Adoption lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Best damn adoption attorney this side of the Mississippi!"

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Daniel Smart

Adoption lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Grant Kirsh. Grant has the passion, experience, knowledge, and resources necessary to provide the best representation to his clients."

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Osman Mirza

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Grant is an knowledgeable practitioner. He is also a reliable resource and committed attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Angela Swenson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joanna Wilkinson

Adoption lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Grant Kirsh. Surrogacy and Adoption are collaborative processes and often involve lawyers licensed in different states. I have worked with Mr. Kirsh frequently over the last five years and had consistently good experience with him. He is knowledgable and professional. He has an excellent reputation and demonstrates commitment to the best legal and ethical practices."

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Elizabeth Homes

Adoption lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Grant is not only a friend but has and continues to be a friendly and helpful colleague. It is nice to have the opportunity to work with another attorney who is also a person first! He is great!"

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Russell Cate

Adoption lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Grant is a hard working, highly responsive attorney. He has a strong mastery of adoption law and his firm is the preeminent law firm for adoption in the State of Indiana. I have consulted with Grant on adoption related matters and he is responsive, accurate, and helpful. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an adoption attorney or any attorney/law firm seeking advice on adoption related issues."

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DawnMarie White

Adoption lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Grant Kirsh is very professional and down to earth. He understands the law and the legal system. He is dedicated to his clients' success."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2019

IFAAP Supporter of the Year, Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents

2018

IFAAP Supporter of the Year, Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents

2014

Gold Level Pro Bono Volunteer, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Kirsh & Kirsh, PC

2012 - 2014

Intern, Child Advocates

2012 - 2012

Intern, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents

Board Member

2017 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

SAFY Indiana

Chairman

2015 - Present

Orchard Alumni Association

Member

2014 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Northern District Indiana Federal Court

Member

2014 - Present

Southern District Indiana Federal Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adoption of CN

Adoption Granted

Adoption of GK

Adoption Granted

Adoption of NS

Adoption Granted

Adoption of AMD

Adoption Granted

Adoption of WB

Adoption Granted

Adoption of LK

Adoption Granted

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Education

2014

Indiana University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2026

Ivy Tech School of Nursing

Nurses Role in Handling Adoptions

2026

Huntington School of Nursing

Nurses Roll in the Adoption Process

2025

Indiana Hospital Association Annual Meeting

Update to the Indiana Hospital Association Adoption Protocol

2025

ICLEF

Indiana Adoption Law

2025

Every Child Symposium

DCS Adoption Process

2024

Every Child Symposium

DCS Adoption Process

2023

Every Child Symposium

DCS Adoption Process

2022

Every Child Symposium

DCS Adoption Process

2018

SAFY Family Night

How to Handle Foster Care Adoptions

2018

Adoption Night - I Lived On Parker Avenue

Adoption

2017

Learning about Foster Care Adoptions

Foster Care Adoption Process

2016

Indian Child Welfare Act

Indian Child Welfare Act

2016

Adopting through the Foster Care System

Foster Care Adoptions

2014

How to Properly Handle a Contest Adoption

How to Properly Handle a Contest Adoption

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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