About Tandy Law Firm
At Tandy Law Firm, we are fully committed to serving clients in Central Indiana (Indianapolis) through a range of legal services including personal injury, DUI and criminal defense matters.
Our clients come first. It’s that simple. Our focus is on YOU and our game plan is specific to YOU. It’s YOUR case, and that is our driving principle. As our client, you’re the one who needs to be satisfied with the decisions made. We work together to get you through a stressful experience by providing you with skilled and affordable representation with an outstanding local presence. You need someone on your side who knows the system, speaks the language, understands the rules and gets you the outcome you deserve.
Our philosophy is built on excellence, loyalty, respect, integrity and a willingness to fight for your rights. We believe in building strong client relationships and delivering individualized attention. To do that, we communicate clearly, deliver exceptional service and are completely truthful with you in order to help you and your family understand every step of the process in handling your case.
MATT TANDY
ATTORNEY | OWNER
Attorney and Owner of Tandy Law Firm, Matt Tandy had always wanted to be a lawyer, but his first path led this Hoosier-born-and-raised student to receive a Biology degree from Purdue University. After school, he briefly worked in Research for the VA Hospital before deciding to return to school. It was at this time that Matt took a Trial Practice class, and a light bulb went off. It allowed him the opportunity to stand up and tell a story—with passion for his client and his client’s story.
Matt has worked in many aspects of law, including ‘in the trenches’ trial experience. His love of the legal system, coupled with his enthusiasm and desire to build strong relationships with clients, motivated him to start his own firm in 2013.
Now, he’s right where he wants to be: living and working in Indiana so he can be close to his son and serving his clients with a high level of care, personalized attention and deep experience. Matt knows how to move forward in today’s challenging environment and work side-by-side with his clients to help them understand their options and provide clear, easy-to-understand communication and complete honesty at every level.
Experience:
Attorney, Ken Nunn Law Office, October 2011-October 2012
Responsible for management of a caseload of over one hundred files. Conducted client interviews, as well as Counseling clients throughout the lifecycle of their case. Mediated numerous cases with many different insurance carriers, including State Farm, Allstate and Geico. Gained valuable experience as a plaintiff’s attorney in jury trials.
Attorney, Allstate, February 2010-October 2011
Handled all aspects of insurance defense. Responsible for management of caseload of approximately one hundred clients, conducting depositions, as well as written discovery. Mediated numerous settlements and first chaired several jury trials.
Attorney, Marion County Public Defender Agency, February 2007-February 2010
Responsible for all aspects of criminal litigation on behalf of clients. Responsible for negotiating plea agreements and/or preparing for trial. During time as public defender, tried over one hundred cases at the bench, as well as several jury trials.
Certification:
National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), the national leader of legal advocacy skills training—the ultimate standard in continuing legal education.
Instructor, June 2015
Trial Skills Certification, October 2011
Education:
University of Denver—Sturm College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Awards & Honors:
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA), Indiana’s “10 Best” Criminal Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction for 2015.
AIOCLA compiles an exclusive list of the “10 Best” Attorneys for each state, based on certain criteria, such as an impeccable client satisfaction rating and the highest degrees of achievement in his or her field.
AV-Preeminent, 2013-Present, Attorney Edition
AV-Preeminent, 2015-Present, Judicial Edition
A rating by Martindale-Hubble, which is an exclusive award based upon peer and/or judiciary review, granted to lawyers who exhibit the highest level of legal abilities and ethical standards.
National Trial Lawyers—Top 40 Under 40, Present
Top 40 Under 40 membership is by invitation only, and is offered to lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results and abilities as a young lawyer 40 and under. Selection is based on peer nominations, as well as third party research.
National Trial Lawyers, “Top 100” for both Personal Injury and Criminal Defense, 2013-Present
Currently, Tandy is the only lawyer in the state who is rated Top 100 in both categories, Personal Injury and Criminal Defense.
Personal Information:
- Native born and raised Hoosier; currently resides in Zionsville area with his son
- 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
