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Biography
Nathan A. Leach is the managing partner at Herrin & Leach where his practice is devoted to family building through adoption and assisted reproductive technology matters. Nate is a proud fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, an invitation-only national organization of attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the field of adoption law. Nate graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 2001 and the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 2005. While in law school, Nate served as an editor for the Indiana Law Review. Nate has consistently been named a Rising Star by Indiana Super Lawyers. Nate is also a frequent author and lecturer on adoption matters. He is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
Nate's law practice is dedicated to helping families with all types of adoptions.
Nate's law practice is devoted to helping families build their family through adoption.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
75%
11 years
Litigation
25%
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2023 2022 2021
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Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 20 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Herrin & Leach, LLC
3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
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Posted by Nicholle | February 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Excellent lawyer
Nate is an amazing adoption attorney! He really understands the adoption process. Nate is knowledgeable and insightful. Going through all the emotions with adoption, Nate was always there to help us understand and be with us through this journey. I highly recommend Herrin & Leach and Nate Leach is ...
Posted by Joseph | January 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Foreign born adult adoption made easy
Nate helped us adopt my wife's sibbling who was foreign born after we had tried unsucessfully with other attorneys. Nate was very helpful, pleasant and carried us along all through the process. I recommend Nate to prospective adoptive parents.
Posted by Karen | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Can't thank him enough
We hired Nate in early June to represent us with the domestic adoption of our daughter. From initial contact through finalization, Nate was amazingly approachable, laid back yet extremely professional. He was so patient in answering every single one of our questions (and there were many!). He mad...
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Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Domestic Newborn Adoption
Nate recently helped us adopt our son and we are very grateful for his efforts. He was very responsive to our questions and was timely with paperwork. Nate made the adoption process seamless and always kept us well informed. We are extremely pleased with his professionalism and kindness.
Posted by Abbey | September 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great Lawyer
Nate was always responsive and guided us along the way to adopt our daughter. We highly recommend him!
Nathan Allen Leach's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nate is an hard-working and smart lawyer. Anyone in need of help with adoption matters should contact Nate and his law firm. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the pleasure of working with Nathan on an adoption case which had an abuse case pending in Kentucky at the same time. Nathan was extremely knowledgeable and was successful in completing the adoption on behalf of our mutual client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Friendly and highly experienced."
"I strongly endorse Nate Leach."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Nate and I worked on a complex interstate adoption matter involving child protective services. He represented the adoptive parents. He was very effective in directing the case toward having the adoptee placed with the adoptive family and getting everybody home to Indiana. He was easy to reach and provided anything I needed from him quickly and accurately. I would gladly refer him for adoption matters involving Indiana parties."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2008
Bar Leader, Indianapolis Bar Association
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Indiana Adoption Lawyer, Herrin & Leach, LLC
Associations
2011 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
2005 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association
2005 - Present
American Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Step-Parent Adoption
Granted Adoption
Interstate Adoption
adoption was granted
Contested Adoption
Adoption was granted
Education
2005
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Indiana Adoption Law Made Simple
Adoption Law
2016
Adoption Law Made Simple
Adoption
2015
Indiana Adoption Law
Indiana Adoption Law
Publications
2006
Indiana State Bar Association Construction & Surety Law Newsletter
Bid Mistakes: How and When May a Bidder be Released from his Bid?
2006
Indiana State Bar Association Construction & Surety Law Newsletter
Bid Protests: When May an Unsuccessful Bidder Protest the Award?
2006
Indiana Lawyer
An “Un-American” Approach to Damages
N/A
HLK Global Communications, Inc.
HLK State Construction Law Book:
Languages
English