Renea E. Hooper
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Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Indiana

Court Admissions

  • All Illinois state courts
  • All Indiana state courts
  • U.S. District Court – Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court – Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Indiana Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow 2017
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • DRI Trucking Law Committee, Membership Retention Vice Chair 2019 – present
Profile

Renea Hooper regularly defends motor carriers and insurers in state and federal trial court litigation involving highway accident claims for personal injuries, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. She assists clients in all phases of a claim — from the initial emergency rapid response, pre-suit investigation and negotiation and through trial. She also litigates commercial and business disputes, including construction disputes, lien rights and other commercial transactions. She has defended clients in jury trials and bench trials throughout Indiana and Illinois.

Renea regularly presents mock jury trials and is a frequent speaker on various transportation topics before clients, national trucking industry groups and state trucking associations.

Education
  • Indiana University–Purdue University-Indianapolis, B.A.
    • Top 10 Female Student – 2000 & 2001
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
    • Order of the Barristers
    • Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Champion
    • Moot Court Board
    • Trial Competition Team
    • S. East Regional Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, Semi-finalist
News & Publications
Presentations
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Indiana

Court Admissions

  • All Illinois state courts
  • All Indiana state courts
  • U.S. District Court – Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court – Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Indiana Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow 2017
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • DRI Trucking Law Committee, Membership Retention Vice Chair 2019 – present
Renea E. Hooper
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Indiana

Court Admissions

  • All Illinois state courts
  • All Indiana state courts
  • U.S. District Court – Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court – Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships
  • Illinois Bar Association
  • Indiana Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow 2017
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • DRI Trucking Law Committee, Membership Retention Vice Chair 2019 – present
Attorney Profile

Renea Hooper regularly defends motor carriers and insurers in state and federal trial court litigation involving highway accident claims for personal injuries, including catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. She assists clients in all phases of a claim — from the initial emergency rapid response, pre-suit investigation and negotiation and through trial. She also litigates commercial and business disputes, including construction disputes, lien rights and other commercial transactions. She has defended clients in jury trials and bench trials throughout Indiana and Illinois.

Renea regularly presents mock jury trials and is a frequent speaker on various transportation topics before clients, national trucking industry groups and state trucking associations.

Accolades
Attorney Education
  • Indiana University–Purdue University-Indianapolis, B.A.
    • Top 10 Female Student – 2000 & 2001
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
    • Order of the Barristers
    • Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Champion
    • Moot Court Board
    • Trial Competition Team
    • S. East Regional Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, Semi-finalist
Publications
Presentations