About David
David Hooper: Experienced Securities Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
David Hooper is a highly experienced securities attorney and trusted advisor based in Indianapolis, Indiana. With over two decades of dedicated service to clients, David offers sophisticated guidance and practical advice across a wide range of legal matters, including securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial institutions, corporate governance, investment management, private investment funds, and more.
Introduction
David Hooper is committed to helping his clients achieve success through thoughtful, responsive, and collaborative advice. Whether assisting public companies, financial institutions, closely held entities, fund sponsors, or individuals, David provides sophisticated guidance in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate law matters. His comprehensive practice includes a strong focus on securities offerings and regulatory advisory matters, as well as merger and acquisition transactions across various industries.
Practice Areas
- Securities Regulation
- Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- Sector-Specific Practice Areas:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers
- Private Investment Funds
Educational Background
Universities:
- Valparaiso University
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Valparaiso University (2005)
- Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2008)
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, United States (2008)
Awards & Recognitions
David Hooper has been recognized by Best Attorney USA in multiple categories of law. Notably, he was awarded Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation for Indianapolis in 2026 and is also recognized as a Best Attorney USA in:
- Sector-Specific Practices:
- Best Attorney USA in Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law, Recognized Since 2021
- Best Attorney USA in Securities / Capital Markets Law, Recognized Since 2021
- Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation (Practice Area), Indianapolis, United States, 2026
Firms & Affiliations
Firm:
- Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Affiliations:
- Indiana State Bar Association (Member)
- Indianapolis Metropolitan Bar Association (Member)
- Criminal Defense Section of the Indiana State Bar Association
Languages
Languages:
- English - Primary Language
Recognized Since:
David Hooper has been recognized as a Best Attorney USA since 2021.
Location
David Hooper is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and practices law across various sectors including banking and financial institutions, investment advisers and dealerships, private investment funds, securities regulation, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and more. He maintains a strong presence within the legal community, particularly through his affiliations with key organizations such as the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Bar Association.
