Atty. Will Gardner

Atty. Will Gardner

Will Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Will, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025.

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Profile Summary

About Will Gardner at a Glance

Will Gardner is a litigation, environmental, and energy attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Taft. Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026). Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated October 2026

About Will Gardner

  • Will Gardner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental
  • Will, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Will is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Will Gardner's Areas of Legal Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Will Gardner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.

Civil Litigation in Indianapolis

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

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Environmental Law in Indianapolis

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Will Gardner is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Indiana →

Energy & Utilities Law in Indianapolis

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Will Gardner is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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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Frequently Asked

Common Questions About Will Gardner

Where is Will Gardner's law office located?
Will Gardner's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Will Gardner handle?
Will Gardner focuses on litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Will Gardner go to law school?
Will Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
How can I contact Will Gardner for a consultation?
You can contact Will Gardner 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 Will Gardner received?
Will Gardner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental; Best Lawyers in America — in America; Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2024 for work in:.

Professional Profile

Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Will Gardner

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 Will Gardner's practice in the field of litigation, environmental, and energy.

Broad Practice Area Coverage

Covering litigation, environmental, and energy, Will Gardner 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 Will Gardner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.

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Will Gardner's Practice Areas & Specializations

Education & Law School Background

J.D.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- 2012

Awards & Professional Honors

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2024 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental - 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026

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