Atty. Tara Stapleton Lutes

Atty. Tara Stapleton Lutes

Tara Stapleton Lutes is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, intellectual property litigation, animal law and 1 other area of law. Tara received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Tara Stapleton Lutes at a glance

Tara Stapleton Lutes is an Associate based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Cantrell, Strenski & Mehringer, LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, insurance, and animal law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2000). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 2000) and Indiana University (B.S., 1996). Active member of American, Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations Sagamore Inn of Court Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tara Stapleton Lutes is a lawyer practicing insurance defense litigation, intellectual property litigation, animal law and 1 other area of law
  • Tara received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Tara practices at Cantrell, Strenski & Mehringer, LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Tara Stapleton Lutes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Tara Stapleton Lutes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

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

Tara Stapleton Lutes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

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

Tara Stapleton Lutes is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →

Animal Law

Animal law attorneys for pet custody, veterinary malpractice, animal welfare, and dangerous dog cases.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Tara Stapleton Lutes

Where is Tara Stapleton Lutes's law office located?
Tara Stapleton Lutes's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Cantrell, Strenski & Mehringer, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tara Stapleton Lutes handle?
Tara Stapleton Lutes focuses on ip, litigation, insurance, animal law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Tara Stapleton Lutes practiced law?
Tara Stapleton Lutes has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Tara Stapleton Lutes go to law school?
Tara Stapleton Lutes earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Tara Stapleton Lutes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 2000
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2000

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