Personal Injury
Serious injuries deserve serious advocates. We pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the harm you can’t put a price on.
Learn moreDowntown Indianapolis · Est. 1998
When the stakes are high, you want lawyers who prepare every case for trial. For more than 25 years, Hartwell & Cole has represented Hoosiers through their hardest moments — and we never lose sight of the person behind the case.
Figures are illustrative and provided for this demonstration. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What we do
From a single car accident to a complex divorce or a business dispute, our attorneys bring courtroom credibility and meticulous preparation to every matter.
Serious injuries deserve serious advocates. We pursue full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the harm you can’t put a price on.
Learn moreIndiana’s roads are unforgiving. We deal with the insurers so you can focus on healing, and we’re ready to file suit when they won’t deal fairly.
Learn moreSteady guidance through divorce, custody, and support — protecting your children, your finances, and your peace of mind.
Learn moreWills, trusts, and powers of attorney drafted to Indiana law — so your wishes are honored and your family is spared confusion.
Learn moreA charge is not a conviction. We safeguard your rights from the first interview through trial, fighting for the best possible outcome.
Learn moreFormation, contracts, and disputes for Indiana’s small and mid-sized companies — practical advice that keeps you focused on growth.
Learn moreWe built this firm on a simple idea: clients deserve a lawyer who answers the phone, prepares like trial is inevitable, and treats their case as if it were our own.
Meet our attorneysInsurers and prosecutors know which firms will actually try a case. We prepare every matter for the courtroom, which routinely produces stronger settlements.
You won’t be handed off to a rotating cast of associates. A named partner stays involved from intake to resolution.
We know the Marion County courts, the local judges, and the community. That local knowledge is an advantage we pass on to you.
We tell you what we’d tell our own family — even when it isn’t what you hoped to hear. Clear advice, transparent fees, no surprises.
From the founding partner
The law is only as good as the person fighting to enforce it. Our clients hire us because they want someone who will outwork the other side — every single time.”
James Hartwell
Founding Partner · Indiana Bar, 1998 · Trial & Personal Injury
In their words
The numbers tell part of the story. Our clients tell the rest. (Testimonials are illustrative for this demo.)
After my accident on I-465, the insurance company wouldn’t return my calls. Hartwell & Cole took over and recovered far more than I expected. I felt heard the entire way.
Going through a divorce with kids is terrifying. Eleanor was calm, strategic, and protective of my children at every turn. I can’t recommend this firm enough.
They treated my small business like it mattered. Clear contracts, fair pricing, and a real plan when a vendor dispute threatened everything. True partners.
Tell us what happened. We’ll give you an honest read on your options, with no obligation and no pressure. Most consultations can be scheduled the same week.