C. Rex Henthorn
Contact Information:
Phone: (765) 362-4440
Fax: (765) 362-4521
Email: rexh@henthornlaw.com
Meet C. Rex Henthorn
C. Rex Henthorn became associated with the firm in 1962. Rex is a graduate of Wabash College and Indiana University School of Law. In 1972 he was recognized by peers as an “av” attorney and later in 2006, as a Super Lawyer by the Super Lawyers publication which then identified the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by peers and independent research of Law & Politics.
Areas of Practice:
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Probate & Estate Administration
Real Estate Law
Municipal Law
Business Organizations
Banking & Finance Law
Mediation
Litigation Percentage:
15% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certifications/Specialties:
Civil Mediator
Education:
J.D., Indiana University School of Law, 1962
A.B., Wabash College, 1959
Major: Political Science Minor: Philosophy
Bar Admissions:
Indiana Supreme Court, 1962
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1964
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1964
U.S. Supreme Court, 1969
U.S. Tax Court, 1973
Professional Associations and Memberships:
Montgomery County Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
American Bar Association
Community Activities:
Montgomery County Community Foundation (Director, 1993-1999; President, 1997-1999)
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Crawfordsville Elder, Chairman (2007-8)
The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Indiana Board (2015 -19), Vice-Chair (2020)
Pro Bono Activities:
Supreme Court Character & Fitness Representative for Montgomery County, 1985-Present
Montgomery County Bar Assn Legal Aid Program, 1963-Present
Indiana State Bar Assn – ‘Careers in Law’ presenter to Indiana law schools, 1978-1988
Representative Cases:
Foxworthy v. Heartland Co-Op, Inc., 750 N.E.2d 438 (Indiana Court of Appeals, 2001)
Lawson v. Public Service Co. of Indiana, Inc., 493 N.E.2d 815 (Indiana Court of Apppeals, 1986)
Representative Clients:
Sommer Metalcraft Corporation
Ceres Solutions, LLP
Puritan Water Conditioning, Inc.
Crawfordsville Community School Corp.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
How to Avoid Probate – Or Should You?, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1993
Hall of Fame Practice Tips, ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference, 2005
Century of Practice, ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference, 2006
Honors and Awards:
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana – Diplomat Award, 2001
Indiana State Bar Association – General Practice Hall of Fame, 2004
Montgomery County Community Foundation – Philanthropy Award, 2021
Past Employment Positions:
Prosecuting Attorney, Montgomery County, 1967-1970
Claims Adjuster, Indiana Insurance Co., 1960-1962
Journalist/Sports Editor, Crawfordsville Journal Review, 1957-1959
Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Delta Theta
