Hannah K. Joseph—Attorney
Email: hjoseph@hzlegal.com | Phone: 317.569.2200 | Fax: 317.569.2202
Hannah Kaufman Joseph is an attorney at Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC where she focuses her practice on entrepreneurial services. Hannah is an Indiana small business attorney who provides individuals and small businesses with common sense guidance on complex issues including—
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Additionally, Hannah is one of the very few attorneys in Indiana to offer experienced legal guidance on promotional law, including advertising, sweepstakes, contests, consumer privacy, and e-commerce related issues.
Prior to joining Hollingsworth & Zivitz, PC, Hannah worked as corporate counsel to The Finish Line, Inc. There she gained a unique understanding of balancing the business needs of a for-profit enterprise against the legal risks that face every company. Hannah and her husband have also started their own business, King David Dogs, an Indianapolis restaurant that has already opened two locations in less than three years. These combined experiences have given Hannah a unique perspective into the legal needs of a small business owner. Hannah is an entrepreneur, and can, therefore provide thoughtful, cost-effective guidance to individuals hoping to start up a for-profit enterprise or facing business-related legal issues.
Additionally, Hannah has handled matters including securities fraud, compliance with state and federal securities registration requirements, private placement issues, commercial contract disputes, business litigation, and employment issues.
Hannah has an extensive background in securities and insurance and is a licensed stockbroker and a registered investment advisor. She is also a registered agent to sell life, accident, and health insurance and is certified to offer long-term care products.
Aside from the practice of law, Hannah is an animal lover, an avid reader, a free-lance writer, and an ardent Colts fan. She enjoys spending time with her husband, twin sons, and two dogs.
Education
- Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, J.D.
- Indiana University, B.A., History; Business Minor
Legal organizations
- Indiana State Bar Association, Business Law Section; Labor and Employment Law Section; General, Solo, and Small Law Section
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Hamilton County Bar Association
Civic organizations and volunteerism
- Indiana Women's Fund, OPTIONS Alumnae, Committee Member
- Congregation Beth-El Zedeck, Committee Member
- Indiana University Alumni Association, Member
- Business Ownership Initiative, Speaker
Seminars and articles
- "Will New Blog Rules End Pay for Play" – Opinion, Indiana Business Journal (October 2009)
- The Legal Do’s and Don’t of Using Social Media – Indy Social Media Breakfast (October 2009)
- Beyond Facebook – Legal Issues in Marketing Your Company – IndySHRM Consultants Forum (November 2009)
- Digital Marketing: The Legals "Dos" and "Don'ts" of Using Social Media Effectively – Social Media Breakfast Series (October 2009)
- Beyond Facebook – Legal Issues in Marketing Your Company – Business Ownership Initiative (September 2009)
- Understanding Contracts, Engagement Letters and Memorandums of Understanding - Group of Owners for Independent Enterprise (September 2009)
- "Don't Repeat Marsh's Mistake" – Opinion, Indiana Business Journal (August 2009)
- Business Contracts – Business Ownership Initiative (August 2009)
- Registering Your Business in Indiana – Business Ownership Initiative (July 2009)
- Five Reasons Why Every Small Business Owner Needs an Attorney (June 2009)
- Don't Lose the Battle of the Forms - Strategies for Negotiating Terms and Conditions (October 2007)
