A New Beginning
Genevieve Keegan-Bedano
- Attorney
- Mediator
- Collaborative Divorce Professional
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Biography
Genevieve Keegan-Bedano is an attorney at Hollingsworth Law Group where she practices exclusively in the area of family law. Genevieve has worked alongside our founder, Kena Hollingsworth, since 2005; and her practice style epitomizes the firm’s commitment to Divorce Done Differently. Genevieve has experience assisting clients with all types of divorce and family law issues including legal separation, custody, parenting time/visitation, child support, paternity, adoptions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, post-decree modifications and enforcement, guardianships, emancipation, relocations, protective orders, grandparent rights, and military divorces, to name a few.
What Makes Her Uniquely Qualified?
Genevieve is adept with clients who have substantial net marital estates and assets, as well as those who have considerably restricted means. She feels that considerable preparation, patience and empathy, excellent organizational skills, and frequent client communication are key factors in her successful practice. Moreover, she believes in a commitment to education on changing laws and policies.
In addition to her legal practice, Genevieve is involved with the family law community as an active member of local bar associations. She has been a guest speaker on the local radio shows to discuss family law legal. Genevieve has additionally provided pro bono and reduced cost legal representation for clients through Heartland Pro Bono Council, guest lectured at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law on family law issues, and she has been a participate in the Indianapolis Bar Leader Series.
Genevieve selected to practice in the area of family law due to her desire to assist families. She has seen firsthand that legal disputes, regarding division of property and child related issues, can cause emotional trauma. Genevieve seeks to minimize the traumatic effects of these disputes by decreasing conflict through out of court settlements. Where such negotiation is not possible, due to false allegations and/or inability for parties to communicate, she believes in her clients and passionately advocates for their positions in court.
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
- J.D.
- Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington
- B.A.
- Major: Communications
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
Professional Associations
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Bar Leader Series (class VIII), Indianapolis Bar Association
- Fellow Indianapolis Bar Association
Honors
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2012–2022
Community Involvement
- Heartland Pro Bono Council, Volunteer
- United Way of Central Indiana, Volunteer
- St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church, Volunteer
- Toys for Tots, Volunteer
- Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Fraternities or Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Trainings & Certifications
- Civil & Family Law Mediator
- Collaborative Divorce Professional