Harden, Lanae M.

Lanae Harden is a founding member of HARDEN JACKSON, LLC where she practices family law litigation with more than 15 years of experience in complex family law litigation, including contested custody matters.  She chairs the firm's Family Law Practice Group. 

Ms. Harden received her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Indiana University School of Law, finishing in the top 5% of her class.  Ms. Harden completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Austin, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the university's tennis team.  She is also a four-time Indiana State Tennis Champion.

Ms. Harden is a skilled litigator and extremely adept at managing heavy caseloads.  With extensive trial experience, she has successfully represented a diverse clientele from stay-at-home mothers to professional athletes.  Ms. Harden's professional career includes 9 years at one of Indianapolis' larger law firms where she was the only attorney who practiced exclusively in the area of family law. She has also worked in the area of "father's rights". 

Ms. Harden's practice philosophy involves developing a specific strategy with each client in order to proceed to final hearing in the best possible position.  She thoroughly evaluates her clients' cases in order to determine what is in their and their children's best interests.  She frequently utilizes expert witnesses including accountants, bank officers, school officials, mental health professionals and daycare providers to obtain necessary evidence for hearing.  As an assertive advocate and trusted advisor, Ms. Harden is able to provide a professional, yet personal level of service for her clients during a difficult and emotionally draining period. 

Ms. Harden is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the Hamilton County Bar Association, for which she serves on the Executive Committee.  Ms. Harden has been recognized by her peers for her professionalism and experience, having been named a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2010 and 2011. 

Ms. Harden resides in the Indianapolis area with her husband and daughters.