Tara M. Smalstig

CONTACT TARA
smalstigt@dwapc.com
765.288.8950 (phone)
765.289.5803 (fax)

ASSISTANT
Jessica Smith
smithj@dwapc.com
765.288.8950 (phone)

PRACTICE AREAS

• Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Property division
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Post-divorce
  • Premarital agreements
  • Paternity
  • Adoptions
  • Guardianships
• Immigration
  • H-1B
  • J-1 Waiver
• Civil Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Business
  • Business Counsel & Contracts
  • Business Structuring/Choice of Entity
• Estate Planning – Wills & Trust
  • Revocable living trusts
  • Irrevocable trusts
  • Charitable planning
  • General durable power of attorney
  • Health care representative
  • Living Will
• Probate & Estate Administration

Partner

Bar/Court Admissions

Federal:

• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

State:

• Indiana

First Year Admitted to Practice Law
2003

Education

• Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 2003
• University of Tennessee, B.A, 1998

Professional Affiliations/Recognitions

• Muncie Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association
  • Family Law Section
• East Central Indiana Estate Planning Council
• Completed 40 hours Civil Mediation Training
• Completed crossover Family Mediation Training

Community Involvement

• Muncie Family YMCA, Board of Directors 2007 – Present (Past Chair)
  • Chair 2011-2014
  • Co-Chair YMCA Invest in Youth Campaign 2005-06
• Secret Families, Inc., Board of Directors 2010 – Present (Secretary)
• Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Board of Directors 2005 – Present (Past Chair 2008-2009)
• Delaware County TB Association, Board of Directors 2005 – Present
• Business Network International (BNI)(Cardinal Success Chapter) 2003 – Present (Past Vice President)
• Altrusa Club of Muncie 2004 – Present
• Altrusa Foundation Board 2014 –
• Muncie Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors 2005 – 2011 (Past Chair 2009-2010)
• Muncie Children’s Museum, Board of Directors 2004-06
• Boys Scouts, Golden Eagle FOS Community Co-Chair 2011
• Yorktown JAA, Volunteer and Assistant Coach 2006 – Present
• Academy for Community Leadership Graduate 2004
• Minnetrista Business Partnership Campaign, Volunteer

Presentations/Publications/CLE
Lecturer and author of Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum:

• “HIPAA and Its Impact on Employers”
• “Estate Planning for You and Your Family”
• “Federal and Indiana Rules Governing Electronically Stored Information”

Awards

• The Star Press Top 20 Leaders Under 40 2014
• Athena Young Professional Award 2013
• Top 10 Finalist, Muncie Star Press Person of the Year 2010
• Muncie Area’s Finest Civil Attorney 2008
• Muncie Area’s Finest Estate Law Attorney 2008
• Altrusa Club of Muncie, Nell Brogden Community Service Award – 2007