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Danielle Fortin, General Attorney in Lafayette, Indiana

focused on General and Health Care

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Danielle Fortin is an attorney based in Lafayette, INDIANA. The practice focuses on General and Health Care. Currently practicing at Stuart & Branigin LLP.

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Lafayette, INDIANA
Experience
attorney
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General · Health Care
  • Handles General and Health Care matters from Lafayette, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).

About Danielle Fortin: Danielle Fortin is an attorney based in Lafayette, INDIANA. The practice focuses on General and Health Care. Currently practicing at Stuart & Branigin LLP.

Areas of practice

Danielle's practice areas in Lafayette

Danielle concentrates on general and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Danielle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

General cases in Lafayette, Indiana

Danielle takes general matters in Lafayette, 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 Danielle agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Lafayette, Indiana

Danielle takes health care matters in Lafayette, 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 Danielle agrees to represent you.

Biography

Danielle Fortin, general attorney serving Lafayette

Danielle Fortin is an attorney based in Lafayette, INDIANA. The practice focuses on General and Health Care. Currently practicing at Stuart & Branigin LLP. Danielle works from Lafayette, Indiana and takes on general matters across the region.

Danielle Fortin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Transportation Law.

Danielle, who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danielle's approach to general cases

Danielle Fortin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Transportation Law. Danielle, who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

The kind of cases Danielle takes

Danielle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and health care matters in Lafayette and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Danielle studied and practices

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

    J.D. · 2019

Jurisdictions

Danielle's state bar admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana Sta

    ACTIVE

Danielle studied at J.D. in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Danielle completed J.D. in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Danielle runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Danielle's legal honors and published work

Danielle has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law (2026).

Locations

Danielle Fortin's office in Lafayette

Danielle's primary office is at 300 Main Street, Suite 900, Lafayette, Indiana, 47901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Stuart & Branigin LLP

300 Main Street, Suite 900

Lafayette, Indiana 47901

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Hiring guide

How to hire Danielle Fortin — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Danielle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Danielle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danielle'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; Danielle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a general attorney in Lafayette, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Danielle

Danielle discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every general 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. Danielle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Danielle's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Danielle Fortin

  • How much does it cost to hire Danielle for a general case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Danielle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Danielle offer a free consultation?

    Danielle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danielle's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Danielle's current terms during booking.

  • How long do general cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple general 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. Danielle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Danielle take my case if I'm outside Lafayette?

    Danielle 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 — Danielle 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 Danielle?

    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. Danielle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Danielle accepting new general clients right now?

    Danielle'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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