Kate A. Franke

Kate A. Franke is a personal injury lawyer in Columbus, Indiana, representing clients after serious injuries and wrongful deaths. Her practice focuses on personal injury, medical malpractice, truck accidents, car accidents, products liability, premises liability, and wrongful death claims. She helps injured people understand their options, preserve their claims, and pursue accountability when negligence causes lasting harm. Her approach combines compassion, clear communication, and strong advocacy throughout negotiation and litigation.

Ms. Franke earned her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2006. She also earned her B.A. in Political Science from DePauw University in 2002. She has been licensed in Indiana since 2006. Her education and legal experience support a practice focused on complex injury claims, medical issues, damages, liability disputes, and courtroom preparation.

Ms. Franke is active in several professional organizations, including the American Association for Justice, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Indianapolis Bar Association, and Indiana State Bar Association. Her work includes trucking litigation, medical malpractice, appellate briefing, legal education, trial technology, and injury case strategy. She has also served in leadership roles and contributed to petitions before the Indiana Supreme Court.

Kate A. Franke is a frequent speaker on personal injury litigation, wrongful death estates, medical records, damages, evidence, trial practice, and technology. She has presented for legal organizations across Indiana and nationally. Ms. Franke has been selected to Super Lawyers from 2022 through 2026 and Rising Stars from 2014 through 2020. Her experience helps clients receive direct support, careful case development, and transparent guidance after serious harm.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Broadwing Legal
• Board of Governors, American Association for Justice (2016–2019)
• Member, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• DePauw University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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