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Erin is committed to assisting her clients through every step of the legal process. She helps individual clients with estate planning, wills, trusts, estate administration and probate, divorce and legal separation, parenting time and child support issues, and domestic relations mediation.
Background & Experience. Originally from Yorktown, Indiana, Erin holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs from Indiana University-Bloomington where she graduated with distinction, completed an honors designation, and participated in the Washington Leadership Program. Erin graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law as a Michael and Janie Maurer Fellow and having served Monroe County as a Domestic Relations Mediator at the Viola J. Taliaferro Family and Children Mediation Clinic. During her undergraduate and professional programs, Erin interned for then Congressman Mike Pence in both his home district and Capitol offices and worked as a clerk at a Bloomington law firm. Erin began her work as an attorney at Jensen & Associates in Indianapolis, which was a wonderful experience. She went on to work at another local law firm and then launched her own practice in 2017 where she enjoys providing individuals and families with a uniquely compassionate and quality legal service.
A Unique Approach. Using a strong sense of empathy, Erin considers it an honor to walk her clients through some of life’s most challenging situations. It is her goal to provide frequent communication, support, and preparation for all clients, no matter the type of case. When helping clients through divorces, Erin believes focusing on the best interest of any children involved is paramount and that there are times when mediation or collaborative law can help a family take control of their situation in a way that the traditional court system does not allow. Additionally, Erin utilizes her background in public affairs to educate her clients on the most recent changes to laws and policies.
Erin is currently admitted to practice before all Indiana state courts, is a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator with the State of Indiana and a member of the Indiana State Bar Association.
Erin chooses to focus her practice on family issues, estate planning, and estate administration (probate) because she has a strong desire to help families. It can be challenging to take on an issue all alone, and Erin is happy to come alongside you to help you understand the complicated legal process. Erin and her supportive husband live in Carmel where they're active members in the life of their church community and you can often find them walking or hiking the area’s urban and nature trails with their two young daughters.
Education:
IU Bloomington - Maurer School of Law
Juris Doctor
IU Bloomington - School of Public & Env. Affairs
B.S., Public Affairs - Legal Studies
Activities & Affiliations:
Indiana State Bar Association Member
ISBA Group Mentor for Young Lawyers 2021 Mentoring Initiative
Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem, Kids' Voice of Indiana, 2018-2022
Special Olympics Hamilton County, Athlete Leadership Program Coordinator, 2015-2016
Sagamore American Inn of Court, 2016-2017
Raising small humans, 2017-Present
The Team
Tara Stanton, Client Relationship Manager
Tara is often the first point of contact for new clients. With her empathetic nature, understanding of client needs, and dedication to simplifying the legal process for clients, Tara quickly builds lasting partnerships with clients. Her diligence and attention to detail make her a trusted advocate for clients as she works closely with Erin to ensure clients needs are attended to throughout their journey with Erin Johnson Legal.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Tara is a loving wife and mother of two boys, aged seven and fifteen. As a true helper at heart, in her spare time, Tara loves facilitating a course called "Spiritual DNA," where she empowers others to discover and live into who they were born to be.
Jacqueline Delagrange, Associate Attorney
Officially joining the team July 2024, Jacqueline will be instrumental in guaranteeing a timely turnaround on clients’ legal matters and she’ll be a joy to communicate with for any clients who get the opportunity to work with her directly. Jacqueline is kind and caring with extensive experience helping people through difficult situations at community organizations, public agencies and most recently in education as a professor and Department Chair at Trine University where she still teaches part-time. Without taking a pause from work, she graduated from Cooley Law School in 2017 and is eager to put that education and her varied experience to use serving the clients of Erin Johnson Legal.
Dan Johnson, Operations Manager
Small business is simply in the blood for Dan. Hailing from a family of small business owners, Dan has his own vocational wellness, Vocation Allies, coaching practice where he has supported business leaders across the country. As Erin’s husband, he has been helping out Erin Johnson Legal behind the scenes since its inception and you’ll likely connect with Dan if you’re an estate planning client as Dan enjoys joining Erin as a witness for will signings.
