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Rodney S. Retzner

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Carmel.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates
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Rodney S. Retzner
Carmel, IN
Works at
Krieg DeVault LLP

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Rodney Retzner is a Partner in Krieg DeVault LLP’s Private Client Services Practice in Carmel, Indiana. His practice focuses on estate and business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation.

Mr. Retzner works with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held family businesses on planning for the transfer and management of wealth and business interests. His business succession planning work addresses the transition of family-owned businesses to future generations, including tax considerations, governance, and family relationships.

His estate planning practice serves clients with a range of financial circumstances, from individuals with modest estates to individuals with more than $1 billion in net worth. Mr. Retzner also represents clients in matters involving estate and trust administration, as well as disputes concerning trusts, estates, fiduciary responsibilities, and the interpretation or enforcement of estate planning documents.

Recognized Practice Areas: Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates

Works at
Krieg DeVault LLP

21 Best Lawyers awards

Krieg DeVault LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 1998
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, graduated 1990

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, The Florida Bar, 2017
  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, 1998

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 1998
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 1998

Affiliations

  • Fishers Advisory Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals - legal counsel
  • Indianapolis Estate Planning Council - Member
  • Indiana State Bar Association - Probate Review Committee
  • Indiana State Bar Association - Council of Probate and Real Property Section
  • Indiana State Bar - Member
  • Indianapolis Bar Association - Executive Council of Estate Planning and Administration Section
  • Indianapolis Bar Association - Member
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Adjunct Professor - Trust and Estate Planning
  • Children's Museum of Indianapolis - Planned Giving Committee
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel - ACTEC - Member
  • GBC Bank - Board of Directors

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2027)
  • Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2027)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2025)
  • Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2025)
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2023)
  • Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2022)
  • Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2020)
  • Trusts and Estates, Carmel (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Trusts and Estates
Awards:
  • United States Navy Reserve, previous Commanding Officer of several reserve units (retired 2015)

    • Five Star Wealth Manager Award

    • Numerous medals and ribbons in connection with U.S. Navy

    • Community Quarterback Award Recipient - Indianapolis Colts

    • Stanley K. Lacy Leadership Series, Class XXVIII

    • Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating

    • Forty Under 40 Award Recipient - Indianapolis Business Journal

    • Chambers USA: Leader In the Field of Private Wealth Law, 2018-2022, 2025

    • Indiana Super Lawyers, 2009-2026

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