David Hamilton has been a practicing attorney for over 38 years with the law firm of Rowe & Hamilton. He graduated from the Indiana University School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He is also a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law Indianapolis, where he received various academic and scholarship awards, including being named the Outstanding Second Year Law Student and being awarded a Barrister Scholarship.
He has been a partner of Rowe & Hamilton since its inception in 1984 and is engaged in civil litigation practice with a focus on representing individuals and families who have been injured by the negligent conduct of others. His vast experience includes wrongful death claims, trucking and automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and dog bite claims.
Mr. Hamilton was the first African-American appointed to serve as Commissioner in the Marion County Superior Court, Probate Division, where he served for three years. He also served as Judge Pro Tem in the Marion County Superior Court Criminal Division and as a Hearing Officer for the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Committee. In addition, he worked as a court attorney for the Marion County Superior Court Probate Division.
He is a lifetime member of the Marion County Bar Association and is listed in Martindale-Hubbell as a distinguished attorney with a high peer rating achievement. He received a twenty-five-year distinguished practice award from the Indiana State Bar Association.
Mr. Hamilton is very active in giving back to his community. He is a former Precinct Chairman for Pike Township and served as a member of the Federal Judicial Nominating Committee that interviewed candidates for judicial appointments. In 2012, he received recognition for his excellence and outstanding legal service to the Indianapolis community by the Circle City Chapter of The Links, Inc.
He has served as an AAU Coach to several elite travel teams, winning two national championships and numerous state and other tournament titles. He is married to Linda Hamilton, and they have three children: David, Dana, and Jarrett. His son David is a graduate of Harvard Law School, his daughter Dana is a graduate of Spelman College, and his son Jarrett is a graduate of the University of Indianapolis.
