Ned J. Tonner

Ned J. Tonner

4.3
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rensselaer, IN
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family ... +2 more

503 W. Washington St, Rensselaer, IN

About Ned

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

I have successfully handled personal injury negligence cases for over 20 years, including wrongful death, auto accidents and products liability. I interact with the insurance company so you don't have to and encourage you to seek medical treatment.

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

I have handled hundreds of criminal cases in multiple counties in Indiana for over 20 years. We receive the police reports, examine whether the charges are proper, meet and confer and develop a strategy to provide you with multiple options.

20%
Family 20%

I handle a variety of family law issues, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support and contempt proceedings. The key to your case is to be direct with each other, exchange proper information and to be aggressive on your behalf.

20%
DUI and DWI 10%

I have handled OWI cases for over 20 years. It is important to thoroughly review the probable cause affidavit to discern if the stop was proper and that proper procedure was followed. Thereafter, it is important to set life goals to address issues.

10%
Litigation 10%

I meet extensively with my client and review all pertinent facts. I then provide you with options, but help guide you towards making smart decisions. Litigation has many twists and turns and requires direct dialogue between the attorney and client.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 39 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1986

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Ned Tonner, Attorney at Law, PC

503 W. Washington St, Rensselaer, IN, 47978

Ned Tonner, Attorney at Law, PC

6316 Calias Dr, Indianapolis, IN, 46220

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Ned J. Tonner's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tabitha | October 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Going against the bank? GET NED ON YOUR SIDE.

The bank made a huge mess of selling my house that was entirely on them. They thought I was just another pushover they could foreclose on for no good reason. After fighting them myself for over two years (including involving the Atty General's office and the Consumer Protection Bureau) I hired Ned To...nner and he scared them senseless. They gave me what I asked for as soon as I had Mr. Tonner give them a stern talking to. Don't get bullied by the bank, hire Ned Tonner. He is absolutely worth every penny for ending this living nightmare the bank put me through.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

You Can't Fight City Hall - Not with NED !

I recently retained Ned in a housing dispute. When the Court Date finally got there after 5 months, Ned sat "Stone Quiet" during the entire proceending ,,, prompting the Judge to tell 'both' sides to not 'come back' ,,, until they both have something. This case should have proceeded to Criminal Cou...rt but instead Ned sat on a stack of Pictures ,, and statements ,,, silent ! Completely Silent ,, grrrr Now wonder U can't Fight City Hall ,,, when your lawyer gives away your Plan ! For what ? Brownie Points in a bordering county ????

Posted by Michael | May 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce/Child Custody

Ned Tonner is one of the best in his field. He is a tall guy that has your best interests at heart. He will put a plan together with with you once you meet him and starts working on your case very quickly. Very organized and experienced. He has been awesome to work with and I highly recommend him... to represent you. You wont regret it.

Posted by Nicholas | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Relentless Advocate

I first contacted and met with Attorney Tonner in 2010 when I suddenly found myself in need of a lawyer. He was referred to me by another attorney because that attorney did not practice in Jasper County. What a great referral. Ned took on a lot of information, drafted a game plan, was clear in ter...ms of what cost, time and emotional needs would be and was sure to keep me updated at each turn and this was just in the "getting to know you" phase. More importantly, once I retained Ned as my attorney, the energy level and attention to detail only ramped up to full throttle. Ned's Legal Secretary and Office Manager Connie partners very well with Ned and makes certain that all details of the case from proper filings, depositions, evidence and managing the court calendar to providing a friendly ear and support when there is no activity or there is a reversal. Ned represented me so well in my case in 2010 that in 2017 I had no second choice for an attorney to resolve a custody issue. Ned was very up front with me about costs, legal expectations, what it may take to win and how to prepare in the interim (we spoke in 2016 to prepare for action in 2017). At no time did I ever feel "abandoned" or "unable to receive a return call" like so many people complain about with their attorneys. I received call backs within a day at most, within an hour more than often, emails with strategy, advice and his needs to successfully prosecute my case along the way and fair and clear ideas of how much his services would cost and advance notice of upcoming invoices so we could stay current with each other. More importantly, Ned and Connie treated my daughter, wife and I like family and respected clients. They understood that our case was terribly important to us and represented us to our great satisfaction. Knowing that costs are always an issue, Ned and Connie were more than fair in cost for services and clear and up front about billing issues early on so there was always time to work out any financial issues. Most importantly, they heard out my daughter and I. They heard our worries and needs and worked their hardest to get us help because they believed in us and our case. When we felt lousy because things had stalled or not gone well, they heard us out and helped us keep our eyes on our long term goals. I could not have found a better attorney or a stronger advocate for my daughter and I. The team at Tonner Law continues to represent me to this day.

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Child Custody Case

Out of the three lawyers I met with, I knew within minutes of meeting Ned Tonner, he was the lawyer for me. Not only is he very professional, organized, realistic, but he is extremely knowledgeable. He takes his time with his clients and listens closely to every detail. He is very straight forward!! ...Not sugar coating anything!! Never once felt that he was incompetent of doing his job. He did an amazing job on my case and I highly recommend him!!!!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

The Rensselaer Laird Community Award, The Rensselaer Rotary Club

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Attorney, Ned Tonner, Attorney at Law, PC

2014 - 2015

Public Defender, Jasper County

2011 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Saint Joseph's College MBA Program

1996 - 2005

City Attorney, City of Rensselaer

1993 - 1995

Public Defender, Jasper County

1987 - 1992

Litigation Attorney, Insurance Defense Litigation Firms in Chicago and Los Angeles, CA

1985 - 1987

Law Clerk, United States District Court; Northern District of Indiana

Associations

2017 - Present

St Joseph College

Board of Trustees

2015 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1992 - Present

Jasper County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Member

Education

1985

University of Tulsa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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