Atty. Curt W. Hidde

Atty. Curt W. Hidde

Curt Hidde advises clients on the many aspects of corporate transactions. Curt makes a point of understanding the underlying commercial objectives and specific financial drivers of each client, utilizing his decades of experience to achieve their transactional goals.

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Profile Summary

About Curt W. Hidde at a glance

Curt W. Hidde is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1993) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Curt Hidde advises clients on the many aspects of corporate transactions
  • Curt makes a point of understanding the underlying commercial objectives and specific financial drivers of each client, utilizing his decades of experience to achieve their transactional goals
  • Curt takes a practical approach to problem-solving and is able to break down complex legal concepts into terms clients can understand
  • Over the last 25 years, Curt has represented public and private companies in hundreds of corporate transactions
  • He is skilled in advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and public and private offerings of securities
  • Curt’s M&A experience ranges from representing fast-growing tech and life sciences businesses to Fortune 500 companies, spanning virtually all industries and all transaction structures
  • He provides legal counsel pertaining to IPOs, secondary offerings of debt and equity securities, ongoing SEC reporting under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, defending and launching tender and takeover offers, and going private transactions
  • Curt also has significant experience representing banks and insurance companies in corporate and securities transactions
  • He frequently advises such clients on the regulatory issues that govern their day-to-day operations, merger and acquisition activities, and capital raising
  • He is a frequent speaker on M&A, securities, banking and corporate law issues

Practice Areas Explained

Curt W. Hidde's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Curt W. Hidde handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Curt W. Hidde is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Curt W. Hidde

Where is Curt W. Hidde's law office located?
Curt W. Hidde's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Curt W. Hidde handle?
Curt W. Hidde focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Curt W. Hidde go to law school?
Curt W. Hidde earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Curt W. Hidde for a consultation?
You can contact Curt W. Hidde directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Curt W. Hidde received?
Curt W. Hidde's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law; Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Indianapolis).

Education

J.D.
University of Dayton
- 1993
B.A.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Indianapolis)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Indianapolis)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Indianapolis)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Indianapolis)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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