Atty. Hillary Jane Close
Hillary Jane Close is a lawyer practicing bank, thrift, credit union regulatory practice and 13 other areas of law. Hillary received a B.A. degree from University of California-Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Bank & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 23+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Hillary Jane Close at a Glance
Hillary Jane Close is an Of Counsel based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, securities, and energy. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and Indiana Indiana Northern District Court Indiana Southern District Court (2004). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2003) and University of California-Berkeley (B.A., 2000). Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hillary Jane Close
- Hillary Jane Close is a lawyer practicing bank, thrift, credit union regulatory practice and 13 other areas of law
- Hillary received a B.A. degree from University of California-Berkeley in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Hillary practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas Explained
Hillary Jane Close's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hillary Jane Close handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Employment Law in Indianapolis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Indianapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Indianapolis
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Securities Law in Indianapolis
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Energy & Utilities Law in Indianapolis
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
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 venue, 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.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Hillary Jane Close
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Hillary Jane Close's practice in the field of employment, business, m&a, securities, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Hillary Jane Close brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois and Indiana Indiana Northern District Court Indiana Southern District Court, Hillary Jane Close can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and m&a, Hillary Jane Close can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Hillary Jane Close attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Hillary Jane Close Handles in Indianapolis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Hillary Jane Close has experience with under Indiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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