Atty. Timothy W. Kappes

Atty. Timothy W. Kappes

A Zionsville resident, Timothy Kappes is an Indiana native and has been practicing law since 1987. As a Resident Attorney for Boone County and the surrounding counties, he focuses his general practice in the areas of llitigation, commercial transactions, estate planning and probate, family law, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, startup / early-stage and small business.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy W. Kappes at a glance

Timothy W. Kappes is an Attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at The Nice Law Firm, LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1987). Educated at Northern Illinois University College of Law (J.D., 1987) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • A Zionsville resident, Timothy Kappes is an Indiana native and has been practicing law since 1987
  • As a Resident Attorney for Boone County and the surrounding counties, he focuses his general practice in the areas of llitigation, commercial transactions, estate planning and probate, family law, criminal law, personal injury, real estate, startup / early-stage and small business
  • Following law school, Tim Kappes served a number of years as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Indiana and as a senior associate with a large Indiana-based law practice
  • He also has 15 years of in-house counsel and executive management experience with both publicly-traded corporations and early-stage / startup companies
  • This experience has included all aspects of legal affairs, commercial transactions, contracts, software license agreements, negotiation, regulatory compliance, corporate policy and governance, human resources / employment law, vendor relations and investor relations
  • Timothy and The Nice Law Firm team can help Hoosiers throughout the state with office locations in Indianapolis, Scottsburg, Terre Haute, Kokomo, Martinsville, Lebanon and Greensburg
  • Professional Associations & Memberships • Indiana State Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy W. Kappes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy W. Kappes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Family Law

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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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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 Timothy W. Kappes

Where is Timothy W. Kappes's law office located?
Timothy W. Kappes's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is The Nice Law Firm, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy W. Kappes handle?
Timothy W. Kappes focuses on probate, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Timothy W. Kappes practiced law?
Timothy W. Kappes has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Timothy W. Kappes go to law school?
Timothy W. Kappes earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Timothy W. Kappes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northern Illinois University College of Law
- 1987
B.A.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1987

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