Nathan T. Danielson

Nate Danielson is chair of the firm's Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Group and a partner in the Litigation Group. He represents clients in a variety of business, banking, and litigation matters, with a focus on loan workouts, collections, foreclosures, real estate and title issues, receiverships, commercial contract enforcement, landlord-tenant disputes, employee embezzlement and bankruptcy proceedings. He assists financial institutions and businesses with state and federal regulatory compliance and has significant experience handling appeals in the Indiana appellate courts.

Nate's past experience includes serving as general counsel for a family of regional banks and financial institutions, as the City Attorney for the City of Hartford City, Indiana, and as counsel for the Blackford County Board of Commissioners.

Nate is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, where he was an articles editor for the Virginia Journal of Law and Technology. He earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with a minor in environmental engineering, with University Honors, from Carnegie Mellon University. At Carnegie Mellon, he was a member of the varsity football team, earning academic all-conference honors. He is admitted to practice in California and Indiana.

Honors / Awards

The Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2025-2026) and (Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, 2025-2026); Indiana Super Lawyers , 2018-2019; Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars Edition, 2014-2017; Distinguished fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, 2016; Indianapolis Bar Association Hall of Fame, 2012 and 2013; Senior Leadership Recognition Award (Carnegie Mellon University, 2000)

Appearances / Publications

Speaker:
Moderator of the Business Lending Track (Indiana Bankers Association Mega Conference, May 2016)
'Real Property Foreclosure: A Step-By-Step Workshop' (National Business Institute, December 2012)

Author:
'Don't Sleep on Your Rights: Deposit Account Security Interest Will Overcome a Garnishment Order if the Bank Takes Appropriate Action' (Hoosier Banker, July/August 2023)
'Landmark Forfeiture Ruling Presents Creditors with New Uncertainties' (Hoosier Banker, March/April 2019)
'Checking in on Check 21: Risks Associated with Increased Use of RDC' (Hoosier Banker, October 2013)
'Don't Let ‘Phishing' Leave You On The Hook: Avoiding Liability For Unauthorized Wire Transfers' (Hoosier Banker, April 2013)