Kena Hollingsworth
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Carmel, IN
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013
Kena Hollingsworth is an attorney and a founding partner of Hollingsworth Roberts Means, 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.
- 100%Family Law
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 - 2021
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013
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About Kena Hollingsworth
Admitted: 2002, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://www.hrmlaw.com/our-team/attorneys/kena-s-hollingswor...
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
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
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
Verdicts/Settlements
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Graduate of 2006 FBI Citizens' Academy
- Author of Blog, Forty and other F words (website still under construction), 2019
Educational Background
- University of Southern Indiana, B.A. in English, Spanish & International Business (Marketing), magna cum laude, 1998
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
Special Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Family Law Mediator, 2009
Last Updated: 9/9/2020