Partner · Westfield & Indianapolis, Indiana

Carla V. Garino

Founding Partner · Attorney at Law

Complex civil litigation, divorce and family law, business law, and estate planning & administration — serving clients throughout the State of Indiana.

★★★★★  |  Super Lawyers Selected  |  Magna Cum Laude, IU Maurer School of Law  |  Former Federal Law Clerk

Carla V. Garino, Partner at Webster & Garino LLC
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Attorney Profile

Meet Attorney
Carla V. Garino

Carla V. Garino is a founding partner of Webster & Garino LLC and has served clients throughout the State of Indiana for nearly two decades. She has significant experience in negotiation, litigation, and in handling complex jury trials.

Carla focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, divorce and family law, business law and litigation, and estate planning and administration. As a former owner of a fitness franchise, she offers business owners a practical perspective that helps them avoid and address legal issues before they escalate.

She earned her law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating magna cum laude, and began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable David F. Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.

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Get to know Carla V. Garino of Webster & Garino LLC

18+

Years Advocating

3

Courts Admitted

1

Federal Judicial Clerkship

2

Office Locations

Why Experience Matters

Choosing an attorney is not just about the matter in front of you today, it is about who will still be standing beside you if that matter escalates. Carla brings nearly two decades of trial-tested advocacy and real-world business judgment to every engagement, from a straightforward estate plan to a complex jury trial.

Practice Focus

How Carla Helps Clients

Carla focuses her practice on four core areas, bringing both trial experience and real-world business insight to each one.

Business Law & Litigation

Formation, contracts, and day-to-day counsel for Indiana business owners who need practical answers, not billable theory.

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Estate Planning & Administration

Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate administration built to protect the things that matter most to your family.

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Divorce & Family Law

Divorce, custody, child support, and mediation handled with discretion and a clear focus on your family’s future.

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Complex Civil Litigation

Significant experience in negotiation, litigation, and complex jury trials on behalf of both businesses and individuals.

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Credentials

Education, Admissions & Memberships

Education

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence, magna cum laude — Indiana University Maurer School of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, English & Latin, summa cum laude — Butler University
  • Articles Editor, Indiana Law Journal — Indiana University Maurer School of Law
  • Law Clerk to the Hon. David F. Hamilton — U.S. District Court, S.D. Indiana

Bar Admissions & Courts

  • State of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana

Professional Memberships

  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Westfield Chamber of Commerce

Community & Personal

  • Enjoys all things health and wellness — cooking, nutrition, and running
  • Former owner of a fitness franchise, bringing an owner’s perspective to business clients
  • Spends her free time with family and friends

Recognition

Carla V. Garino’s Accomplishments

01

Magna Cum Laude, IU Maurer School of Law

Carla earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating magna cum laude.

02

Federal Judicial Clerkship

Carla began her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable David F. Hamilton of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, now a judge on the Seventh Circuit.

03

Indiana Law Journal

During law school, Carla served as an Articles Editor and Associate Member of the Indiana Law Journal and was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus, Public Interest Law Foundation, and Children’s Law Discussion Group.

04

Butler University, Summa Cum Laude

Carla graduated summa cum laude and with Honors from Butler University in Indianapolis with majors in both English and Latin.

Firm Landmark Case

Webster & Garino’s Indiana Supreme Court Win

The Indiana Supreme Court found that forcing you to unlock your phone or electronic device for law enforcement violates your 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination.

On April 18, 2019, William Webster of Webster & Garino argued the Indiana cell phone case before the Supreme Court of Indiana. The case went up on appeal after the Court of Appeals of Indiana ruled in favor of Mr. Webster’s client.

Case DetailKatelin Eunjoo Seo v. State of Indiana — Trial Court Cause No. 29D01–1708–MC–5640 · Appellate Case No. 18S-CR-595

Webster & Garino LLC wins landmark Indiana Supreme Court cell phone case

Google Reviews

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Absolutely one of the best lawyers I have worked with. I worked with Carla; from the moment I walked in the door and began our consultation I knew she was going to do everything she could to help get my issue resolved in a fast and professional manner. In just a few days she was able to get me the results I wanted. I will definitely be recommending them to my friends and family.

★★★★★

David C. · 5 Star Google Review

Beyond The Practice

Life Outside the Courtroom

When she is not in the courtroom, Carla’s interests run to just about everything related to health and wellness — cooking, nutrition, and running among them. A former fitness franchise owner, she brings that same discipline and drive to her practice, and spends the rest of her time with family and friends.

Carla V. Garino away from the office
Carla V. Garino with her family
Carla V. Garino outdoors in Hamilton County
Carla V. Garino with her family in Indiana
Carla V. Garino off the clock
Carla V. Garino outside the office

Frequently Asked Questions

Working With Carla

Carla focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, divorce and family law, business law and litigation, and estate planning and administration, serving clients throughout the State of Indiana.

She is admitted to the Indiana State Bar and to both the Northern and Southern Districts of the U.S. District Court for Indiana.

Yes. The firm offers virtual consultations in addition to its Westfield and Indianapolis offices.

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