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Samuel D. Hodson

Summary

Sam’s practice for over 25 years has been focused on debt restructuring, refinancing, workouts and bankruptcy. His work has included numerous Chapter 11 and Chapter 12 bankruptcies for entities and Chapter 7 and 13 cases for individuals impacted by business distress. He also assists high net worth clients in wealth protection planning. He was recognized as Indianapolis “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation – Bankruptcy in 2017 by Best Lawyers®. Sam is also board certified in business bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification and served on the board of directors of the ABC for six years.

Sam represents companies and individuals in disputes with state and federal taxing authorities.  He was recognized by Best Lawyers® as Indianapolis “Lawyer of the Year” in Litigation and Controversy – Tax in 2016, 2023, and 2025.

Since 2012, Sam has represented municipalities in general obligation bonds, tax increment financing bonds, private/public partnerships, utility rate adjustments, annexation, redevelopment grants and general regulatory matters. He has also represented lenders and developers in public private partnerships’ with local government units.

Sam currently serves as a director on the boards of Music for All, a national music advocacy organization based in Indianapolis and Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Indiana. He has also advised, on a pro bono basis, Art With A Heart, the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Partners in Housing and Trusted Mentors. Sam has helped several not-for-profit organizations obtain 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service.

Sam has been recognized for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation and Controversy – Tax, and Litigation – Banking and Finance by Best Lawyers® since 2012. He was honored as Indianapolis “Lawyer of the Year” in 2018 for Litigation – Banking and Finance. He has been recognized in Indiana Super Lawyers for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights since 2010. He earned an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as “Platinum Client Champion” since the designation was introduced in 2016.

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Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1986)
  • Indiana University Kelley School of Business (1990)

    M.B.A. – Finance

  • Indiana University (1982)

    B.A. – Political Science

Admissions

  • State - Indiana
  • Federal - Indiana Northern District Court
  • Federal - Indiana Southern District Court

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Professional Affiliations

  • Turnaround Management Association

    President, Indiana Chapter

  • Indianapolis Bar Association

    Member

  • Indiana State Bar Association

    Member
    Chair, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Section (2016)

  • American Bankruptcy Institute

    Member

  • AV Peer Review Rating (LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell)
  • American Board of Certification

    Director

  • Indiana Association for Corporate Renewal

    Treasurer

Community Involvement

  • Indiana University

    Adjunct Professor, Political Science Department

  • Music for All

    Director

  • Trusted Mentors

    Counsel

  • Art With A Heart

    Counsel

  • Myers for Greenwood

    Campaign Chair

  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters

    Director and Secretary

  • Midwest Clinic for Band and Orchestra

    Director

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