Kristy Rans
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Licensed for 17 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Car Accident
Language
English
About
Kristy M. Rans – Partner Kristy Rans, a founding partner of Gardner & Rans P.C., was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, and is a life-long resident of Northern Indiana. She has spent her entire law career litigating cases throughout the State of Indiana on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants, including catastrophic injury, first and third party insurance claims, and insurance coverage disputes. An accomplished trial attorney, Ms. Rans has litigated hundreds of cases, trying many of them to successful jury verdicts and judgments. She has also been involved in multiple appeals heard by both the Indiana Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and has presented oral argument to the Seventh Circuit. In addition to her trial and appellate experience, Ms. Rans also has significant experience in preparing for, and submitting cases to both mediation and arbitration. Considering herself a “trial attorney” in the truest sense possible, given her extensive experience in representing both injured parties and insurance companies, she believes that she brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to all of her clients, regardless of which side they may find themselves on in any one particular case. Practice AreasPersonal Injury Insurance DefenseWrongful Death Insurance CoverageProducts Liability Appellate PracticeTraumatic Brain Injuries General Litigation Locations of PracticeAll of Indiana in both State and Federal Court Bar Admissions Ms. Rans is admitted to the Indiana Bar, United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Reported Cases Brotherhood Mutual v. Michiana Contracting, 971 N.E.2d 127 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)Hathaway v. Cintas Corporate Services, 903 F.Supp.2d 669 (N.D. Ind. 2012)Trinity Homes v. Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. et al., 629 F.3d 653 (7th Cir. 2010)Mart v. Berkshire Hathaway et al., 854 F.Supp.2d 577 (N.D. Ind. 2012)Walters v. Austin, 968 N.E.2d 233 (Ind. Ct. App. 2012)Sims v. Parrett Veterinary Clinic et al., 758 F.Supp.2d 737 (N.D. Ind. 2010) Professional Recognition Honored in 2015 by Sassy Magazine as a “Women to Watch” EducationMs. Rans received her law degree from Valparaiso School of Law in 2004, where she was a member of the Moot Court Society. During law school, her activities, honors, and awards included the following: · Semi-finalist in the Luther M. Swygert Interschool Competition in both 2003 and 2004; · Competitor at the American Bar Association’s National Appellate Advocacy Competition, February 2003;· Competitor at the August A. Rendigs, Jr., National Products Liability Moot Court Competition, Spring of 2004; and· Honorary recognition for her outstanding Pro Bono Work, Spring 2004. While at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where Ms. Rans obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Political Science and English in 2000, she was on the Dean’s List and consistently recognized for Semester Honors. She was also a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, Pi Eta Sigma, and Pi Sigma Alpha. Professional Affiliations * Member, State Bar of Indiana* Saint Joseph County Bar Association* Indiana Trial Lawyers Association* Robert A. Grant Inn of Court (prior member)
Practices Areas
Litigation
Car Accident
Personal Injury
Trucking accident
Language
English
Contact
Gardner & Rans P.C.202 S Michigan St Ste 801Key Bank Bldg.South Bend, IN, 46601-2031
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
When the terrible accident happened, we tried to get other "big name" attorneys to take our case but they refused, knowing that the payoff would not be large. We felt like no one cared and that we were alone in a bad situation without any guidance as to what we should do. But Gardner and Rans was different. They (Kristy Rans in particular) showed us how we could get justice and re-establish our lives after the injury. She invested in us so much more than she will ever see in dollars. Kristy became a trusted confidant of our family. Unfortunately, Indiana Worker's Comp cases do not make victims (nor their attorneys) wealthy. But, knowing that the services and care we received was appropriate made all of the difference. Kristy truly took care of us throughout the entire ordeal. We are forever indebted to her!
Ms. Rans provided a comprehensive and professional approach to meet my needs while representing me in an auto accident case. She along with her staff were accessible and knowledgeable, and also continually kept me up to date on communications in regard to my case.
I have now worked with Mrs. Rans on several cases involving litigation. The communication has been excellent and she has been readily accessible to explain and provide counsel. Her team has been able to help us navigate thru an otherwise complex world of law and litigation and would recommend her highly.
I have found Kristy to be attentive, prompt and accurate in all of my dealings with her. She has helped me with a number of different issues and has been extremely knowledgeable. In addition to her performance, she has shown genuine empathy to my issues. I will continue to use her services and recommend her to others.
Straight forward and nice. I felt I could trust her. And she won my case. I'd definitely work with her again
When the terrible accident happened, we tried to get other "big name" attorneys to take our case but they refused, knowing that the payoff would not be large. We felt like no one cared and that we were alone in a bad situation without any guidance as to what we should do. But Gardner and Rans was different. They (Kristy Rans in particular) showed us how we could get justice and re-establish our lives after the injury. She invested in us so much more than she will ever see in dollars. Kristy became a trusted confidant of our family. Unfortunately, Indiana Worker's Comp cases do not make victims (nor their attorneys) wealthy. But, knowing that the services and care we received was appropriate made all of the difference. Kristy truly took care of us throughout the entire ordeal. We are forever indebted to her!
Ms. Rans provided a comprehensive and professional approach to meet my needs while representing me in an auto accident case. She along with her staff were accessible and knowledgeable, and also continually kept me up to date on communications in regard to my case.
I have now worked with Mrs. Rans on several cases involving litigation. The communication has been excellent and she has been readily accessible to explain and provide counsel. Her team has been able to help us navigate thru an otherwise complex world of law and litigation and would recommend her highly.
I have found Kristy to be attentive, prompt and accurate in all of my dealings with her. She has helped me with a number of different issues and has been extremely knowledgeable. In addition to her performance, she has shown genuine empathy to my issues. I will continue to use her services and recommend her to others.
Straight forward and nice. I felt I could trust her. And she won my case. I'd definitely work with her again
When the terrible accident happened, we tried to get other "big name" attorneys to take our case but they refused, knowing that the payoff would not be large. We felt like no one cared and that we were alone in a bad situation without any guidance as to what we should do. But Gardner and Rans was different. They (Kristy Rans in particular) showed us how we could get justice and re-establish our lives after the injury. She invested in us so much more than she will ever see in dollars. Kristy became a trusted confidant of our family. Unfortunately, Indiana Worker's Comp cases do not make victims (nor their attorneys) wealthy. But, knowing that the services and care we received was appropriate made all of the difference. Kristy truly took care of us throughout the entire ordeal. We are forever indebted to her!
Ms. Rans provided a comprehensive and professional approach to meet my needs while representing me in an auto accident case. She along with her staff were accessible and knowledgeable, and also continually kept me up to date on communications in regard to my case.
I have now worked with Mrs. Rans on several cases involving litigation. The communication has been excellent and she has been readily accessible to explain and provide counsel. Her team has been able to help us navigate thru an otherwise complex world of law and litigation and would recommend her highly.
I have found Kristy to be attentive, prompt and accurate in all of my dealings with her. She has helped me with a number of different issues and has been extremely knowledgeable. In addition to her performance, she has shown genuine empathy to my issues. I will continue to use her services and recommend her to others.
Straight forward and nice. I felt I could trust her. And she won my case. I'd definitely work with her again