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Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets, Class Action Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Hovde Dassow + Deets LLC

Indianapolis, IN

Trusted class action attorney serving Indianapolis.

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Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Hovde Dassow + Deets LLC.

Based in
Indianapolis, INDIANA
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attorney
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Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis) (2026).

About Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets: Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Hovde Dassow + Deets LLC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets

Nicholas concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nicholas handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Nicholas takes class action 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Nicholas takes medical malpractice 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Nicholas 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Nicholas 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 Nicholas agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets — Attorney of Indiana class action experience

Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Hovde Dassow + Deets LLC.

Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death. He has tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict.

Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010, Best Lawyers, 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Indianapolis), Best Lawyers, 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Personal Injury (Indianapolis), and Best Lawyers, 2020 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice (Indianapolis). He has been recognized as an Indiana Super Lawyer by Indianapolis Magazine every year since 2006 and has been listed in Best Lawyers, Personal Injury Plaintiffs, every year since 2010. Nick was named as a Top 10 Lawyer in Indiana in 2024 and has been named to the Top 50 Lawyers in Indiana list from 2020 to present. He is a Fellow and State Committee Member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He is a Fellow and past State President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, and is AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell. In addition to trying more than 80 jury trials to verdict, he has argued before the Indiana Supreme Court 6 times, and currently serves as a member of the Indiana Supreme Court Rules Committee.


How Nicholas handles class action matters

Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death. He has tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict. Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010, Best Lawyers, 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort…

The kind of cases Nicholas takes

Nicholas reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets's legal education and bar admissions

  • Indiana University Bloomington

    J.D. · 1993

  • Purdue University

    — · 1989

Jurisdictions

Nicholas's state bar admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana Sta

    ACTIVE

Nicholas studied at J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington and — in Purdue University.

Law school and academic background

Nicholas completed J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington and — in Purdue University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nicholas runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets

Nicholas has received 16 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — International Academy of Trial Lawyers, Fellow

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow and former member of State Committee

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Indiana College of Trial Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Lawyer of The Year 2010

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (Indianapolis) (2017). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets's office in Indianapolis

Nicholas's primary office is at 10201 North Illinois Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, Indiana, 10201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Hovde Dassow + Deets LLC

10201 North Illinois Street, Suite 500

Indianapolis, Indiana 10201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 Nicholas

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action 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. Nicholas confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nicholas C. "Nick" Deets

  • How much does it cost to hire Nicholas for a class action case?

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

  • Does Nicholas offer a free consultation?

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

  • How long do class action cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple class action 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. Nicholas gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Nicholas take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?

    Nicholas 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 — Nicholas 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 Nicholas?

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

  • Is Nicholas accepting new class action clients right now?

    Nicholas'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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