Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Carmel, IN

Hollingsworth & Zivitz

| 11555 N. Meridian Street, Suite 530
Carmel, IN 46032

Visit: https://www.hzlegal.com

Phone: 317-569-2200

Fax: 317-569-2202

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2019
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013

Licensed Since: 2002

Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Practice Areas:

Family Law

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Attorney Profile

Kena Hollingsworth is an attorney and a founding partner of Hollingsworth & Zivitz Attorneys at Law in Carmel, Indiana. Ms. Hollingsworth represents clients throughout Indiana in family law matters. She has experience at the trial and appellate level with cases involving divorce, child support, custody, military divorce, paternity, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more.

In addition to litigation experience, Ms. Hollingsworth is trained in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative divorce. She has received a great deal of recognition in the family law field, and has been featured on Indiana-based radio and television programs. Author of the blog "Happy Divorce" she has also spoken on family law topics at a variety of seminars and conferences, and has been named to the prestigious list of one of "Indianapolis' Forty Under 40" as well as one of Indy's “Best and Brightest” by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

Ms. Hollingsworth has always been actively involved in her legal and professional communities. She provides volunteer services to various groups and has served on the Board of Directors of nonprofit organizations such as Girls Nite In, the Indiana Chapter’s FBI Citizens Academy, Peoples Burn Foundation of Indiana Inc. and The Salvation Army.

Ms. Hollingsworth belongs to several local legal organizations, including Bar Associations for Indianapolis, Hamilton County, Boone County, Hendricks County, as well as the Indiana State Bar Association. She also belongs to national groups such as the American Bar Association and the National Association of Women Lawyers.

Ms. Hollingsworth holds bachelor’s degrees from the University of Southern Indiana in English, Spanish and international business, where she attended school on a full athletic scholoarship for tennis. After graduating magna cum laude, she went on to earn her law degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and has been admitted to practice law since 2002.

Practice Areas

Family Law (100%): Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights

Focus Areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights

Selections

Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2019 Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013

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Admitted: 2002, Indiana

Professional Webpage: https://www.hzlegal.com/our-team/attorneys/kena-s-hollingswo...

Honors/Awards:

Super Lawyers®
"Colts Community Quarterback Award," 2007
Bar Leader Series (class V), Indianapolis Bar Association
Indianapolis' Forty Under 40, Indianapolis Business Journal, 2008
"Distinguished Fellow" by Indianapolis Bar Foundation
Top 5 Finalist - Young Professional of the Year, Young Professionals of Central Indiana, 2009
"Indy's Best & Brightest," Top 10 finalist in the category of law, 2009, 2008 & 2007
BV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Indiana's Healthiest Employer - Finalist, Indianapolis Business Journal, 2011

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Family Law Mediator, 2009

Bar/Professional Activity:

Indiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Member, 2002-present
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2002-present
Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2002-present
Hamilton County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2004-present
University of Southern Indiana Alumni Association, 2002-present
Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals (CIACP), Member, 2011
American Bar Association, Advisory Panelist, 2008-present
Boone County Delegate to Indiana State Bar Association's Board of Governors, Member, 2002-present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section's Task Force to create resource manual for family law practitioners, Member, 2002-present
Young Professionals of Central Indiana, 2003-present
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member , 2011
Indiana State Bar Association, Women in Law Section, Member, 2002-present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Member, 2002-present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Executive Committee of Family Law Section, 2006-present
National Association of Women Lawyers, Member, 2006-present
American Bar Association, Women in Law Section, Member, 2002-present

Pro bono/Community Service:

Robert McKinney School of Law Alumni Association, Member
FBI Citizens' Academy, Board of Directors, 2006 - present
Ask A Lawyer, Indianapolis Bar Association, Volunteer, 2002 - present
Indiana K9 Search Network, Board of Directors, 2009 - 2010
InfraGard, Indianapolis Chapter, Member
Salvation Army Board of Directors, Member of Social Services Council, 2007-2010
Dress for Success, Volunteer, 2006 - present
Kids Voice, Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer, 2007 - present
Girls' Nite In, International, Board of Directors, 2012 - present
Heartland Pro Bono Council, Volunteer
People's Burn Foundation, Chair of Fundraising Committee, Board of Directors, Secretary, 2006 - present
Legal Lines, Indianapolis Bar Association, Volunteer, 2002 - present
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer, 2012 - present

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Family Law Institute: Electronic Evidence, Electronic Evidence, Seminar (author/speaker), Family Law Institute, 2009
article including tips and thoughts from someone who has experienced divorce from every possibe perspective, As a Child of Divorce, Divorced Spouse, & a Divorce Lawyer...What I have learned and YOU should know...about DIVORCE, article, 2018
Article on moving on from divorce and into a more confident, happy self, Choosing Happiness Over Divorce Doom, Article, 2018
An article about why the "bulldog" attorney might not be the best, most cost effective option for your divorce counselor, Beware of the Bulldog Attorney, Article, 2017
Practice Tips for Young Divorce Lawyers, Practice Tips for Young Divorce Lawyers, Seminar (speaker/author), 2009
Seminar: Top 10 Tips for New Divorce Lawyers, Top 10 Tips for Divorce Attorneys, Seminar (speaker/author), 2010
Seminar: Top 10 Tips for New Divorce Lawyers, Top 10 Tips for New Divorce Lawyers, Seminar (speaker/author), 2011
Article: "Can a Divorce REALLY Be 'Healthy'?", "Can a Divorce REALLY Be 'Healthy'?", Article, 2012
Seminar: Creating An Organizational Culture, Creating An Organizational Culture, Seminar, 2014
Seminar: Top Ten Litigation Practice Tips for Young Lawyers - Family Law, Top Ten Litigation Practice Tips for Young Lawyers - Family Law, Seminar (speaker/author), 2007
Seminar: Hot Topics in Custody & Parenting Time, Hot Topics in Custody & Parenting Time, Seminar (speaker/author), 2007
Article: How to find the right attorney for you, How to Find the Right Attorney for You, Article, 2007
Seminar: Top Ten Litigation Practice Tips for Young Lawyers - Family Law, Top Ten Litigation Practice Tips for Young Lawyers - Family Law, Seminar (speaker/author), 2006
Seminar: Custody Evaluations - Family Law Practical Application Series, Custody Evaluations - Family Law Practical Application Series, Seminar (speaker/author), 2006
Seminar: Family Law - Beyond the Basics, Family Law - Beyond the Basics, Seminar (speaker/author), 2005
Seminar: Evidence for Family Law Practitioners, Evidence for Family Law Practitioners, Seminar , 2000
Seminar - Hot Topics in Family Law I - Perspectives from the Bar, Hot Topics in Family Law I - Perspectives from the Bar, Seminar (speaker/author), 2008
How To Handle Divorce: Top 5 Dos and Donts, How To Handle Divorce: Top 5 Dos and Donts, Seminar (speaker/author), 2009
Article: How to Handle A Divorce: Top 5 Dos & Donts, How to Handle A Divorce: Top 5 Dos & Donts, Article, 2008
Article, Considering Divorce?....Consider This!, 2010
Article, Can You Afford Divorce?, 2010
Article, Preparing for a Custody Battle, 2010
Article, Alternatives to a "Dirty" Divorce, 2010
Article, Staying Together For the Kids, 2010
Starting Your Own Law Practice Manual, Starting Your Own Law Practice Manual, Seminar (speaker/author), 2009