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Biography

Amy E. Higdon was admitted to the bar in Indiana in 1999.  Born in Marion, Indiana, Ms. Higdon obtained her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Ball State University in 1996 and her law degree, cum laude, from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1999.  Ms. Higdon commenced her legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Margret G. Robb, Indiana Court of Appeals, in 1999, and thereafter began practicing law in 2001.  Ms. Higdon is a Certified Family Law Specialist - Family Law Certification Board, is a trained collaborative law attorney, sits on the board of the Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals, and serves on the Family and Juvenile Law Section Council.
Rated by Super Lawyers(R) 2023

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
    • J.D. - 1999
    • Honors: cum laude
  • Ball State University , Muncie, Indiana
    • B.S. - 1996
    • Honors: summa cum laude
    • Major: Political Science

Pro-Bono Activities

  • Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter, Board Member , 2016 to 2018

Published Works

  • Recent Developments in Indiana Family Law, Indiana Law Review, Robert H. Mckinney School of Law, Vol. 48, No. 4

Professional Associations

  • Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals, Board Member, 2017 to Present
  • ISBA Family and Juvenile Law Section Council, 2017 to Present
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Hamilton County Bar Association
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
  • Lupus Foundation of America, Indiana Chapter, Board Member 2016-2018

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board, 2009

Current Employment Position

  • Attorney

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Dissolution/Divorce
  • Child Support & Custody
  • Paternity
  • Modifications of Child Support & Custody

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, 1999
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1999
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1999

Honors

  • Super Lawyers - Rising Star* 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • Super Lawyers* 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 *Super Lawyers & Rising Star criteria: superlawyers.com/about