Atty. Nicholas C. Deets
Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death.
Medical Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 33+ Years Experience
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About Nicholas C. Deets at a Glance
Nicholas C. Deets is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Hovde, Dassow & Deets LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1993), U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana (1993), U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Purdue University (B.S.I.M., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Nicholas C. Deets
- Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001
- His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death
- He has tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict
- Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010, Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, in 2018, and Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice, in 2020
- He has been recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer by Indianapolis Magazine every year since 2006 and has been listed in Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Plaintiffs, every year since 2010
- He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Litigation Counsel of America, and is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Published Works • Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law, Practice Tips and Application, National Business Institute (2007) • Effective Closing Arguments on behalf of the Plaintiff, Indianapolis Bar Association (2011) • Partial Settlements in Cases Involving Vicarious Liability, Verdict Volume 32, No. 3 (2011) • Effective Closing Arguments on behalf of the Plaintiff, The Allen County Bar Association (2011) • State Court Venue under Indiana Trial Rule 75, Verdict Volume 37, No. 3 (2016) • Trial of the Wrongful Death Case – Plaintiff’s Perspective on Maximizing Damages, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (2018) • The Care and Feeding of Experts, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (2019) • Indiana Trial Lawyers’ Association, Annual Institute, Chair (2019) Representative Cases • Inman v
- State Farm Mutual Ins
- Co., 981 N.E.2d 1202 (Ind. 2012) • Shelton v
- Kroger Ltd. Partnership I, 58 N.E.3d 229 (Ind.Ct.App. 2016), trans. denied. • Brown-Day v
- Allstate Insurance Co., 915 N.E.2d 548 (Ind.Ct.App. 2009), trans. denied. • Potts, M.D. v
- Williams, 746 N.E.2d 1000 (Ind.Ct.App. 2001) • Burnett v
- Columbus McKinnon Corp., 405 N.Y.S.2d 405 (4th Dept. 2009) • Kosarko v
- Padula, 979 N.E.2d 144 (Ind. 2012) • Allstate Ins
- Co. v
- Keltner, 842 N.E.2d 879 (Ind.Ct.App. 2006) • State Farm Ins
- Co. v
- C.W., 2010 WL 597930 (N.D
- Ind. 2006) • Knox v
- American General Life Ins
- Co., 2003 WL 22056301 (S.D
- Ind. 2003) • Allstate Ins
- Co. v
- Tozer, 298 F.Supp2d 765 (S.D.Ind. 2005) • Turner v
- Buske Lines Inc., 2006 WL 566108 (S.D
- Ind. 2006) • Kincaid v
- State, 757 N.E.2d 713 (Ind.App. 2001) • Sales v
- State, 714 N.E.2d 1121 (Ind.App. 1999) • Christian v
- State of Indiana. 710 N.E.2d 582 (Ind.Ct.App. 1999) Honors and Awards • Best Lawyers in America, Mass Torts, Lawyer of the Year, 2017 • Best Lawyers in America, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice, Lawyer of the Year, 2019 • Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2010 • Recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer by Indianapolis Monthly, 2006-Present • Best Lawyers in America, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, 2010 - Present • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Rating • Purdue Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Award, 1989 • IHSAA Keesling Mental Attitude Award, 1985 Past Employment Positions • ICE MILLER in Indianapolis, IN, Associate, 1993 to 1995 • Coffield, Ungaretti & Harris, Chicago, IL, Clerk 1992, 1993 • Honorable Michael S. Kanne of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Clerk, 1992 Professional Associations and Memberships • American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, State Committee Member • American Board of Trial Advocates, Indiana Chapter, Past President • Indiana College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors, Amicus Curiae Committee • Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow • Indiana State Bar Association, Life Fellow • Indiana Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Practice Areas Explained
Nicholas C. Deets's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas C. Deets handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Car Accidents in Indianapolis
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Nicholas C. Deets is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Indiana →
Medical Malpractice in Indianapolis
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Nicholas C. Deets is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Indiana →
Wrongful Death in Indianapolis
Nicholas C. Deets is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →
Personal Injury in Indianapolis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Nicholas C. Deets is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
Product Liability in Indianapolis
Nicholas C. Deets is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →
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 Nicholas C. Deets
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 Nicholas C. Deets's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Nicholas C. Deets brings 33+ 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 Indiana, U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, and U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, Nicholas C. Deets can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, Nicholas C. Deets 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 Nicholas C. Deets 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 Nicholas C. Deets Handles in Indianapolis
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