Douglas Garner

Douglas Garner

Pillar Law Group, Attorney Douglas A. Garner
  • Social Security Disability, Criminal Law, Business Law ...
  • Indiana, Ohio
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Biography

Doug Garner graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1991 and spent three years as a contract Public Defender in Hamilton County, Ohio. In 1994, he established a private practice in Dearborn County, Indiana and was a Public Defender in the Dearborn County Superior Court from 1994 through 2001.

Since 2001, Doug has continued his private practice focusing on Social Security and criminal defense. He also represents several non-profit organizations, small businesses, and the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District. Doug was on the Indiana Public Defender Council Board of Directors from 1996 to 2008 and Chairman from 2006 to 2008. He taught trial skills for five years at the Indiana Public Defender Trial Practice Institute. He is on the Board of Directors of Heart House, Inc., Board of Directors of LifeTime Resources, and belongs to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

Practice Areas
Social Security Disability
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Not for Profit
  • Guardianship
Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Please contact for details
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Indiana
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Ohio
Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Attorney Services
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Pillar Law Group, Attorney Douglas A. Garner
- Current
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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University of Cincinnati
B.S. | Science
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Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Indiana Public Defender Council
Excellence in Pro Bono Service
Legal Volunteers
Homeless Advocate Award
Heart House, Inc.
Certificate of Appreciation
Indiana Public Defender Council
Service Provider of the Year
LifeTime Resources
Professional Associations
Indiana State Bar
Member
Current
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Nation Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives
Member
Current
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Heart House, Inc.
Board of Directors
Current
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Indiana Public Defender Council
Chairperson
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Indiana Public Defender Council
Past Vice Chair
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Indiana Public Defender Council
Secretary
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Elliot & Fitzpatrick A Resource Guide for the Rehabilitation Consultant
Speaking Engagements
Criminal Trial Practice, Indiana Public Defender Council TPI
Choosing A Business Entity, Elliot & Fitzpatrick Group
Mechanics Liens, Home-builders Meeting
Websites & Blogs
Website
Pillar Law
Blog
Contact & Map
311 Walnut St
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Toll-Free: (812) 539-2111
Telephone: (812) 610-1726
Cell: (513) 616-0019
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed