Atty. Scott A. Harkness

Atty. Scott A. Harkness

Scott A. Harkness is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Scott A. Harkness at a glance

Scott A. Harkness is a construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Indianapolis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Scott A. Harkness is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Scott A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Scott A. Harkness's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. Harkness handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Construction Law

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Product Liability

Scott A. Harkness 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.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Scott A. Harkness is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 Scott A. Harkness

Where is Scott A. Harkness's law office located?
Scott A. Harkness's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott A. Harkness handle?
Scott A. Harkness focuses on construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Scott A. Harkness go to law school?
Scott A. Harkness earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Scott A. Harkness for a consultation?
You can contact Scott A. Harkness 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 Scott A. Harkness received?
Scott A. Harkness's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Indianapolis); Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 1992

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Indianapolis)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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