Atty. Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin

Atty. Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin practices at Shine & Hardin, LLP Read Full Bio

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin at a glance

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Shine & Hardin, LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1996) and U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (1996). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis, Indiana (J.D., 1996) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allen County Bar Association (President, 2007-2008) (Chair of the Probate, Trust and Tax Section, 2003-2004) Indiana State Bar Association Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin practices at Shine & Hardin, LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Indiana →

Trusts

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 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 Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin

Where is Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin's law office located?
Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Shine & Hardin, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin handle?
Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin practiced law?
Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin go to law school?
Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin received?
Thomas 'Tom' A. Hardin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis, Indiana
- 1996
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Admitted: 1996

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