Practice Concentration

Ms. Hooper's practice focuses on trial court litigation, including insurance defense, highway accident claims, as well as commercial and business disputes.

Profile

Ms. 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 has defended clients in multiple jury trials and bench trials and regularly assists clients with emergency rapid response to accidents. She also counsels clients and litigates matters involving business disputes, such as breach of contract, construction disputes, real and personal property lien rights, and other commercial transactions. 

Ms. Hooper is a frequent speaker on various transportation topics before national trucking industry groups. She has also presented mock jury trials on numerous occasions before the Indiana Motor Truck Association, as well as at a joint meeting of the Indiana Motor Truck Association, Kentucky Trucking Association, and Ohio Trucking Association. 

PRESENTATIONS

• Identify accidents that could result in significant financial exposure. Ohio Safety Congress & Expo 2017 – Columbus, Ohio 03/9/2017
• “How to Defend Your Business if you are Involved in a Catastrophic Accident?” OmniTrac Outlook Conference – Phoenix, Arizona 02/27/2017
• Have you ever been to a real trial to know what actually happens in the courtroom? Ms. Hooper, along with partner Tom Schulte, presented a mock jury trial for the Indiana Motor Truck Association, Ohio Trucking Association and Kentucky Trucking Association.  Belterra Casino, Florence, Indiana 07/26/2016