Practice areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Professional Liability; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 2002
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2015 Call today:
317-636-6481
CohenMalad, LLP
One Indiana SquareSuite 1400
Indianapolis, IN 46204 Visit website
Serving clients with steadfast advocacy and legal precision, Gabriel A. Hawkins is a trusted litigator at CohenMalad, LLP, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Handling complex professional liability, legal malpractice, personal injury and business disputes, his practice spans across Indiana. As lead trial and appellate counsel, he has argued before the Indiana Supreme Court, the Indiana Court of Appeals and multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, delivering seasoned representation from high-stakes trials to pivotal appellate decisions.
While legal malpractice claims comprise a selective portion of his overall recoveries, Mr. Hawkins refuses to look away when trusted attorneys fail their ethical duties. He rigorously holds doctors, executives and architects accountable, believing that legal professionals must face the exact same institutional scrutiny. By pursuing egregious legal negligence with calculated precision, he reinforces professional standards, ensuring that accountability applies equally across all professions to protect both aggrieved clients and the integrity of the bar.
Throughout his career, Mr. Hawkins has tackled high-value, highly publicized litigation by combining strategic brief writing with innovative legal theories. Whether prosecuting complex medical malpractice, navigating intricate corporate disputes in ViaStar Energy or handling consumer actions like In re 2005 U.S. Grand Prix, he prepares every case meticulously. His relentless approach culminated in Bixby v. KBR, et al., Inc., where he spearheaded crucial motions and expert depositions to secure a historic $85.2 million verdict for soldiers exposed to deadly carcinogens.
Before pursuing his legal education, Mr. Hawkins completed his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in history from Southern Illinois University and the University of Illinois, respectively. He received his Juris Doctor from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2002 and was admitted to practice law in Indiana in the same year. He is also admitted to practice in the state courts of Kentucky.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Professional Liability: Plaintiff, Appellate, Business/Corporate, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Appeals, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Informed Consent, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice - Other, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2002, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://cohenandmalad.com/attorneys/gabriel-a-hawkins
Bar / Professional Activity
- Indiana Bar Association, Member Since 2010
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2013
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2012
- United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, 2011
- United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2006
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 2006
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 2007
- State of Kentucky, 2026
- State of Indiana, 2002
- American Association for Justice
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Manns v. Faler, 941 N.E.2d 1117 (Ind Ct. App. 2011)
- Estate of Durnin v. Law Office of David Gladish, P.C., 179 N.E.3d 1047 (Ind. Ct. App. 2021)
- Daniels v. FanDuel, Inc., 109 N.E.3d 390 (Ind. 2018)
- Community Health Network, Inc. v. McKenzie, 185 N.E.3d 368 (Ind. 2022)
- Paul & Julia Christy v. Sebo, 930 N.E.2d 1154 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010)
- United Automobile Insurance Company v. Metzger Rosta, LLP, 2021 WL 1165184 (S.D. Ind., March 26, 2021)
- Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. Sporner, 278 N.E.3d 1200 (Ind. Ct. App. 2026)
- Batchelder v. Ind. Univ. Health Care, Inc., 148 N.E.3d 1116 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020)
- Help at Home, LLC v. Doe, 196 N.E.3d 1230 (Ind. Ct. App. 2022)
- Dennerline v. Atterholt, 886 N.E.2d 582 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008)
- Bojko v. Indiana Department of Insurance, 232 N.E.3d 1155 (Ind. 2024)
- Weinberger, et al. v. Gill, 2013 WL 372641 (Ind. Ct. App., Jan. 31, 2013)
- Weinberger, et al. v. Boyer, 956 N.E.2d 1095 (Ind. Ct. App. 2011)
- Bixby v. KBR, Inc., 2012 WL 4063498 (D. Or., Sept. 13, 2012)
- Filter Specialists, Inc. v. Hendi, 2008 WL 11391139 (N.D. Ind., Nov. 17, 2008)
- ViaStar Energy, LLC v. Motorola, Inc., 2007 WL 101810 (S.D. Ind., Jan. 9, 2007)
- Indiana Department of Insurance v. Doe, 247 N.E.3d 1024 (Ind. 2024)
- Myers v. Crouse-Hinds Division of Cooper Indus, Inc., 53 N.E.3d 1160 (Ind. 2016)
- Cavanaugh’s Sports Bar & Eatery Ltd. v. Porterfield, 140 N.E.3d 837 (Ind. 2020)
- Hamilton v. Steak ‘N Shake Operations, Inc., 92 N.E.3d 1166 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018)
- Certa v. Steak ‘N Shake Operations, Inc., 102 N.E.3d 336 (Ind. Ct. App. 2018)
- Aulakh v. Aulakh, 273 N.E.3d 431 (Ind. 2025)
Pro bono / Community Service
- Parish of Saint Joan of Arc.
- Saint Joan of Arc Winter Reverse Raffle, Chair
Educational Background
- Southern Illinois University, B.A. in History with Cum Laude, 1998
- University of Illinois, M.A. in History, 2000
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Executive Articles Editor, Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies
Honors
- Chapter President of Southern Illinois University Historical Honors Society (Phi Alpha Theta), Southern Illinois University
- Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2010-2015
- Indiana Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2021-2026
- Volunteer Tutor of Financially Disadvantaged Minority Children, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- Awarded “Top Brief” in Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition, Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- University Logic Tutor for Financially Disadvantaged and Learning Disabled Students, Southern Illinois University
Office location for Gabriel A. Hawkins
One Indiana Square
Suite 1400
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-636-6481
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2010 - 2015
