Atty. James Blake Hike

Atty. James Blake Hike

Mr. James Blake Hike is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense, premises liability defense and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About James Blake Hike at a glance

James Blake Hike is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Carson LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of (2009) and Michigan (2025). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 2009) and Manchester College (B.S., 2006). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allen County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Defense Research Institute American Inns of Court. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Blake Hike is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense, premises liability defense and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Manchester College in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Carson LLP in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Blake Hike's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Blake Hike handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James Blake Hike is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Blake Hike is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

James Blake Hike is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Indiana →

Product Liability

James Blake Hike is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Blake Hike is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

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 Fort Wayne 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 James Blake Hike

Where is James Blake Hike's law office located?
James Blake Hike's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Carson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Blake Hike handle?
James Blake Hike focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Blake Hike practiced law?
James Blake Hike has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Blake Hike go to law school?
James Blake Hike earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact James Blake Hike for a consultation?
You can contact James Blake Hike 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 James Blake Hike received?
James Blake Hike's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 2009
B.S.
Manchester College
- 2006

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2009
Michigan
Admitted: 2025

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