Randal J. Kaltenmark

Randal J. Kaltenmark

Indianapolis, IN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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302 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Indianapolis.

Biography

Randy represents taxpayers in audit and administrative proceedings before the Internal Revenue Service and state/local tax authorities, and in appeals before federal and state courts, including the United States and Indiana Tax Courts. His tax practice includes a wide array of substantive areas, including income taxes, estate taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes, sales/use taxes and property taxes.

Randy is experienced in structuring entity formations and reorganizations; in planning partnership, limited liability company and S corporation transactions; and in drafting complex and limited liability company agreements. In addition, he counsels high net worth families and family offices concerning issues of family governance, family office formation and operations, and regarding tax efficient succession planning and transfers of wealth to younger generations.

Notably, Randy offers tax experience in the major disciplines of a tax practice. He thrives under the intellectual challenge of applying esoteric tax law to inform client’s everyday decisions. Randy is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his commitment to responsiveness and practicality. He focuses on providing clear answers to the questions his clients ask and actionable solutions to the challenges they face.

Barnes & Thornburg LLP

302 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Valparaiso University, B.A., graduated 1993

  • Illinois, 1996
  • Indiana, 1996

  • Supreme Court of Indiana
  • Indiana Tax Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • Illinois, 1996
  • Indiana, 1996
  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1996
  • Valparaiso University, B.A., graduated 1993
  • Supreme Court of Indiana
  • Indiana Tax Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Tax Court

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Tax Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Tax Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Indianapolis (2026)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Indianapolis (2026)
  • Tax Law, Indianapolis (2025)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Indianapolis (2024)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Indianapolis (2024)
  • Tax Law, Indianapolis (2023)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Indianapolis (2022)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Indianapolis (2021)
  • Tax Law, Indianapolis (2019)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

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