Scott A. Harkness 10YEARSAWARDED

Scott A. Harkness

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - Insurance Insurance Law Litigation - Construction Litigation - Environmental Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Indianapolis.
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Litigation - Insurance
Works at
Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP

8 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Scott Harkness is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana

Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Harkness since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott Harkness is held by other lawyers.

Throughout his 33-year legal career, Scott has represented numerous businesses, corporations, municipalities, organizations and insurance companies in the defense of tort suits, construction defects, insurance coverage and environmental litigation matters. His clients have also included multiple large construction companies, insurance companies, homeowners’ associations, and clients with environmental clean-up concerns. He regularly assists clients with small business formation and real estate transactions.

Works at
Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP

8 Best Lawyers awards

Norris Choplin Schroeder LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • DePauw University, B.A., graduated 1989
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 1992

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2027 - Litigation - Insurance Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Construction
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Insurance, Indianapolis (2027)
  • Litigation - Construction, Indianapolis (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Environmental
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

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