Katherine A. Harmon

is the Owner and Managing Partner of the Northside Law Firm and has been practicing law since graduating from Indiana University School of Law in 2001. Her dream has always been to help families from all over the state successfully navigate serious family law matters. After working for large sought-after practices for many years, Kathy decided to open her own firm in 2021.

Kathy believes the key to her successful representation of her clients is her ability to have the knowledge and preparation necessary to aggressively represent her clients in court while also having the ability to problem-solve and reach creative solutions to avoid the necessity of a hearing, if possible.

Education

J.D. Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis

B.A. Indiana University – Bloomington

Kathy is a Certified Family Law Specialist, as certified by the Family Law Certification Board of the Indiana State Bar Association. She was named a Super Lawyers® Rising Star in 2010-2013, 2015, and 2016.

Kathy has extensive experience representing clients at both the state and appellate court level in all aspects of family law, including adoptions (child and adult), child support establishment and arrearages, cohabitation agreements, custody proceedings, divorce and legal separation, domestic partnership agrements, grandparent custody and visitation, guardianships, jurisdictional matters involving child support, custody, and parenting time, modification proceedings (custody, parenting time and child support), paternity actions, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and protective orders.

Kathy is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. She serves as a volunteer guardian ad litem, ensuring children have legal representation in contentious court cases. Kathy is one of the authors of the book, Navigating Adoption and Surrogacy Laws: Leading Lawyers on Recent Trends and Best Practices for Nontraditional Family-Building Cases (Inside the Minds).

Jessie Cobb-Dennard

Jessie Cobb-Dennard completed her undergraduate studies from Indiana University where she earned a B.A. in Political Science. She was awarded her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana. She remained in Indianapolis after completing her education. Jessie is also a Guardian ad Litem for Hamilton County GAL/CASA Program and Kid’s Voice of Indiana and is a Registered Domestic Relations Mediator.

Jessie was recently hired by MTV reality star Andrew Glennon.

A renowned and committed, attorney, Ms. Jessie Cobb-Dennard serves clients from the North Side Law Firm. She has dedicated her practice to help families through some of the most difficult moments and those accused of criminal charges in state and federal courts. She now works with clients in matters related to:

• Family law: Divorce, child custody, parenting time and child support
• General civil litigation
• Domestic relations mediation

After completing her Bachelor of Arts in political science from Indiana University Bloomington, Ms. Cobb-Dennard earned her Juris Doctor with a graduate certificate in advocacy skills from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. While there, she won the Gold Pro Bono Award for contributing over 200 hours of her time to the pro bono program.

Following law school, Ms. Cobb-Dennard cleared her bar examination and qualified to practice in all the state courts of Indiana. Additionally, she is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

Ms. Cobb-Dennard takes pride in maintaining active relationships with the people in her community. She provides services to those in need through the help of organizations such as the Kids’ Voice of Indiana.

Education

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana

• J.D.
• Honors: Advocacy Skills Graduate Certificate
• Honors: Gold Pro Bono Award (200+ Pro Bono Hours)

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

• B.A.
• Major: Political Science

Vincennes University , Vincennes, Indiana

• A.S.
• Major: Political Science

Michelle Ritchey

is the Office Manager for The Northside Law Firm.  She brings over 16 years of administrative experience in Office Management, Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, and Accounting.  She assists in the development and implementation of firm policies and procedures; manages and overseas the administration practices within the firm, and maintains accounts payable, receivables, and monthly billing.  Michelle is born and raised in Indiana.  She graduated from Purdue University in 2006.  Many of her years were spent in manufacturing which offers a new insight to the daily operations within the firm to continually improve.  After having a couple of very close family members go through the divorce and custody processes, she realized she has a true passion for helping people maneuver through trying times that family law can present.

Michelle resides in a rural community north of Carmel on her family’s farm.   In her spare time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her family and animals.  Her favorite thing to do is ride one of her horses around their property. Michelle also loves to travel; and although beaches are a great getaway, she also likes to travel out west.