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
  • 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

  • Committee for Integrity Enhancement, Board of Directors (Current Board Member and Vice President)
    • Personal Integrity Award (Current Committee Member)
  • Muncie Family YMCA, Board of Directors (Past Board Member and Chair)
    • Co-Chair YMCA Capital Campaign 2023
    • Chair 2011-2014
    • Co-Chair YMCA Invest in Youth Campaign 2005-06
  • Secret Families, Inc., Board of Directors (Current Board Member and Secretary)
  • Cornerstone Center for the Arts, Board of Directors (Past Board Member and Chair)
    • Chair 2008-2009
  • Delaware County TB Association, Board of Directors (Current Board Member and Vice President)
  • Business Network International (BNI)(Cardinal Success Chapter) 2003 – Present (President)
  • Altrusa Club of Muncie (Past Member)
  • Altrusa Foundation Board (Past Board Member)
  • Muncie Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (Past Board Member and Chair)
    • Chair 2009-2010
  • Muncie Children’s Museum, Board of Directors (Past Board Member)
  • Boys Scouts, Golden Eagle FOS Community Co-Chair 2011
  • Yorktown JAA, Past Volunteer and Assistant Coach
  • 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

  • Muncie Area’s Finest Attorney 2018
  • Muncie Area’s Finest Attorney 2017
  • Delaware County Personal Integrity Award 2017
  • The Star Press Top 20 Leaders Under 40 2014
  • Athena Young Professional Award 2013
  • Indiana State Alliance of YMCA’s 2012 Outstanding Volunteer Award
  • 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