Katherine A. Harmon
kharmon@cohenandmalad.com
(317) 636-6481
(317) 636-2495, voice mail
Practice Groups:
- Appellate Law
- Family Law
Kathy joined Cohen & Malad in 2005 and is an associate.
Kathy concentrates her practice in the area of Family Law. She believes constant communication with her clients and her ability to effectively address her clients' issues in a manner that is easy to understand are the cornerstone of her practice. She is in court on a frequent basis and is proficient with the changing area of family law.
Kathy represents clients at the state and appellate court levels and focuses her practice on the following areas of law:
- Adoption
- Establishment of child support, support modifications and child support arrearages
- Custody disputes and modifications
- Divorce and legal separation
- Grandparent custody and visitation
- Guardianships
- Paternity actions
- Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
- Jurisdictional matters involving child support, custody and parenting time
- Family law appeals
- Protective Orders
Educational Background
- JD, Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis 2001
- BA, Criminal Justice and Psychology, Indiana University, Bloomington 1997
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 2001
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2001
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2001
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Certifications & Specialty
- Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board
Volunteer Activities
- Volunteer, Protective Order Pro Bono Project
- Volunteer, Marion County Court Project
Published Cases
- Hughes v. Rogusta, 830 N.E. 2d 898 (Ind. App. 2005)
- Allen v. Proksch, 832 N.E. 2d 1080 (Ind. Ct. App. 2005)
- Miller v. Sugden, 849 N.E. 2d 758 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006)
- Lighty vs. Lighty, 879 N.E. 2d 637 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008)
Past Employment
- Baxter James & Rose, Attorney, 2001-2005
- Lectures & Seminars taught
- Intensive basic training in Parenting Coordination, SAIF Seminars
- Family Law Mediation, ICLEF
- Child Custody Basics, National Business Institute
- Appellate basics for the non-specialist, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Kathy graduated from Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis in 2001. She had completed her undergraduate degree at Indiana University Bloomington in 1997, earning bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology.