
Cara M. Chittenden
Super Lawyers®Estate Planning Lawyers in Carmel, IN in Carmel, IN
About Cara M. Chittenden
Cara Chittenden is an attorney at Geyer Legal Group, PC, where her practice focuses on the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, elder law, guardianships, pre-nuptial agreements, and special needs planning. Cara has practiced law in the Indianapolis area for 15 years. A frequent lecturer and seminar presenter, Cara has authored numerous seminars for the National Business Institute and IndyBar on estate planning and elder law topics. Cara earned her a bachelor's degree in Public Health from Indiana University, and graduated from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2007. In the early years of her career, Cara practiced in the areas of family law and civil litigation, and this background helps her serve clients with compassion and understanding as they navigate complex legal matters. Cara is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, including its Estate Planning and Administration Section, and the Indiana State Bar Association, including its Elder Law Section and Probate, Trust & Real Property Section. Cara is also active in the community and serves on the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Alumni Board, the Boone County Community Foundation's Women of Impact Group, and is a member of the Zionsville Rotary. Cara and her husband, Craig, have two children and live in Zionsville. In her spare time, Cara enjoys running, baking, and spending time with her family. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Cara M. Chittenden included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About Cara M. Chittenden Included on the 2026Indiana Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2015 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2014 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2013 Indiana Super Lawyers list 2012 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: Order of Barristers
- Law Review: Indiana International and Comparative Law Review, Articles Editor
Non Legal Education
- Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs
- Bachelor of Science
- Major: Public Health
Current Employment Position(s)
- Associate Attorney
Past Positions
- Hume, Smith, Geddes, Green & Simmons, LLP, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, Associate, - 2007
- Honorable William T. Lawrence, United States District Court of Southern Indiana, Courtroom Deputy Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Alumni Board
- Boone County Community Foundation’s Women of Impact Group
- Zionsville Rotary, Member
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
- Indianapolis State Bar Association Family Law, Litigation, and Animal Law Sections (Member)
- Indianapolis Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Administration Section (Member)
- Indiana State Bar Association, Probate, Trust & Real Property Section and Elder Law Section (Member)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Cara M. Chittenden |
| Firm | Geyer Legal Group, PC |
| Address | 11550 N. Meridian St., Suite 200, Carmel, IN 46032 |
| Phone | 317-973-0237 |
| Website | www.rgeyerlaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |