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Jennifer R. Aldridge

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Indianapolis, IN

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317-388-5624

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Jennifer R. (Mann) Aldridge is an Indianapolis area attorney whose practice primarily includes probate law, estate planning, business formation, and real estate.  Jen has practiced in these areas for over 13 years.  Jen has received additional training as a Guardian Ad Litem for both adults and children and training as a Collaborative Practitioner.  She strives to provide clients with legal advice that is honest and practical while also empathizing with clients who are often working through difficult and emotional times in their lives.

Jen graduated from Indiana University (Bloomington) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with minors in Biology and Business in 2003, where she was also a 4-year scholarship athlete for the Indiana Women's Soccer Team.  In addition to playing soccer at IU, Jen was a 4-year member of the Alpha Beta Honorary, 3-time recipient of Academic All-Big Ten, and was honored with the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award her senior season.  She received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law in 2008. 

Jen's volunteer work includes serving as a Guardian ad Litem through Kids Voice of Indiana and the Marion Superior Court 8 Pro Bono Project and being a former board member of Open for Service and the Purple Hat Society.  She belongs to both the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association and is a member of both associations' Probate and Real Property sections.  In 2015, she was honored by being named as a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association's Bar Leadership Class XIII.  She has also been honored as a Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2017, 2019-2021, and more recently as a Super Lawyer for 2022.  Jen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, scuba diving, staying active, and resides near downtown Indianapolis with her family.

Areas Of Practice

  • Probate (Adoptions/Guardianships/Estates Includes Same-Sex Adoptions) 70%
  • Estate Planning 20%
  • Business and Corporate 10%

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Indiana, 2008
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2008
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2008
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 2014

Education

  • Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
    • JD - 05/2008
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
    • B.A. - 2003
    • Major: Psychology
    • Minor: Biology and Business

References

  • Kid's Voice of Indiana

Classes/Seminars

  • Guardianship and the Guardian ad Litem, Kids Voice of Indiana, 2012
  • Updates in Indiana due to Same-Sex Marriage Ruling, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2015
  • Tips from Experienced GALs, for Guardian ad Litem Training, Kid's Voice of Indiana, 05/03/2016
  • Estate Planning with Assets in Multiple Jurisdictions, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 05/07/2019 to 05/07/2019

Honors and Awards

  • Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leadership Series Class XIII - Member
  • Academic All-Big Ten - Indiana University Women's Soccer
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Indianapolis Bar Association, Member, 2006 to Present
  • Indiana State Bar Association, Member, 2006 to Present

Past Employment Positions

  • Richard A. Mann, P.C., Law Clerk, 2003 to 2008
  • Barnes & Noble, Bookseller, 2004 to 2005

Pro Bono Activities

  • Volunteer Guardian ad Litem - Kids' Voice of Indiana, 2008 to Present
  • Board Vice President - Open For Service, 2014 to 2019
  • Volunteer Guardian ad Litem - Marion Superior Probate Court Pro Bono Project, 2017 to Present

Previous Names

Jennifer R. Mann, March 27, 2013

Ancillary Businesses

  • Guardian ad Litem
  • Collaborative Practitioner

Languages

  • English

Fraternities/Sororities

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma
  • Alpha Beta