Tom Blessing is a partner with Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP and practices sexual abuse, education, personal injury and civil rights law.
His clients include victims of:
In addition to representing clients in trial courts and administrative hearings, Tom has handled several appeals and oral arguments before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, Indiana Supreme Court, and Indiana Court of Appeals.
Prior to joining the firm, Tom represented several major insurance companies and corporations, including Coca-Cola Bottling, McDonald’s franchisees, ADT Security Systems, Cintas Corporation, and TransUnion. He has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent® Rating, the highest recognized by Martindale-Hubbell®, a national peer review system. Tom is a Life Member in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite national organization of trial lawyers who have recovered $2 million or more for a client. He belongs to the National Trial Lawyers Association, which is limited to the top 100 trial lawyers from each state. Selection is extended to civil plaintiff and criminal defense attorneys by special invitation. Candidates are considered for membership based on superior qualifications, leadership, reputation, influence, stature, and profile in the trial lawyer community.
Originally from suburban Chicago, Tom graduated with honors from DePauw University. He received his law degree from Indiana University, where he was voted Best Advocate in moot court by a panel of sitting judges. He enjoys grilling, target shooting, and being outdoors, especially on or under the water.
