
Daniel David Trachtman, Contracts Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
Over 48 years of legal practice · focused on Contracts, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratWooden McLaughlin LLP
Indianapolis, IN
Practicing contracts in Indianapolis since 1978.
- 48+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Daniel David Trachtman is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Contracts, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wooden McLaughlin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, IN
- Experience
- over 48 years
- Known for
- Contracts · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Contracts, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Indianapolis, IN.
- Over 48 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Daniel David Trachtman: Daniel David Trachtman is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Contracts, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wooden McLaughlin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Daniel David Trachtman
Daniel concentrates on contracts, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Contracts
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Personal Injury
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Contracts cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Daniel takes contracts matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Daniel takes litigation matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Daniel takes personal injury matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Daniel takes product liability matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Daniel David Trachtman — Over 48 years of Indiana contracts experience
Daniel David Trachtman is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Contracts, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Daniel has over 48 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wooden McLaughlin LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Daniel David Trachtman is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, litigation, contracts and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years. Daniel practices at Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN.
How Daniel handles contracts matters
Daniel David Trachtman is a lawyer practicing toxic torts, litigation, contracts and 1 other area of law. Daniel received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years. Daniel practices at Wooden McLaughlin LLP in Indianapolis, IN.
The kind of cases Daniel takes
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for contracts, litigation, and personal injury matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Daniel David Trachtman's legal education and bar admissions
Indiana University School of Law
J.D. · 1978
Hamilton College
B.A. · 1975
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
Indiana U.S. Distric
1978 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in Indiana University School of Law and B.A. in Hamilton College.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Indiana University School of Law and B.A. in Hamilton College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel David Trachtman
Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations
Indianapolis, Indiana State and American (Member, Section on Tort and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Defense Research Institute
membership
International Association of Defense Counsel
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Locations
Daniel David Trachtman's office in Indianapolis
Daniel's primary office is at One Indiana Square, Suite 1800, 211 North Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN, 46204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wooden McLaughlin LLP
One Indiana Square, Suite 1800, 211 North Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Client reviews of Daniel David Trachtman — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Daniel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing contracts attorneys in Indianapolis.
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How to hire Daniel David Trachtman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a contracts attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many contracts matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every contracts matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many contracts practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel David Trachtman
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a contracts case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do contracts cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
Daniel is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new contracts clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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