Atty. Kara Kapke
Litigator and regulatory counselor Kara Kapke advises on issues involving autonomous vehicle technology, transportation policy, education, tax policy, First Amendment law, and other compliance and regulatory matters. She also offers diverse experience in defending schools, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, media outlets and other entities in complex litigation.
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About Kara Kapke at a glance
Kara Kapke is a business and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2005) and Duke University (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Litigator and regulatory counselor Kara Kapke advises on issues involving autonomous vehicle technology, transportation policy, education, tax policy, First Amendment law, and other compliance and regulatory matters
- She also offers diverse experience in defending schools, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, media outlets and other entities in complex litigation
- Kara functions as outside general counsel for government agencies, schools and businesses of all sizes and involved in every phase of development
- Kara’s ability to analyze a high level of detail and streamline sophisticated concepts into comprehensive strategy and workable solutions is at the heart of her dedication to serving as a trusted adviser
- Highly analytical, practical and focused, Kara’s legal acumen is complimented by her people skills and the immediate ease of communication she creates when serving on diverse client teams
- Always direct and objective when assessing client strengths and weaknesses, Kara gets to the point quickly and is valued for her candor and intellectual acuity when faced with difficult challenges
- An active listener, balanced negotiator, and fervent advocate in and out of court, Kara mitigates problems and ultimately keeps client matters on track when and where it is needed most
- Kara understands how institutional organizations and businesses operate and what drives their decision-making processes
- She provides much-needed perspective and insight into identifying distinct objectives and then realizing tangible goals
- A former television journalist in Indiana, Texas and Pennsylvania, Kara works with colleagues and experts to simplify legal, scientific and medical jargon so it is more easily understood
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Kara Kapke's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kara Kapke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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