John W. Hamilton

Partner

John focuses his practice on institutional investors, commercial banks, finance companies, and private developers with regard to a myriad of real estate-related issues. He represents lenders and borrowers in commercial lending transactions as well as commercial developers in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing. John also has experience with  tax credit, bond, TIF, and other government-sponsored subsidy programs.

Both Chambers USA® and Best Lawyers in America® recognize John as one of the leading real estate attorneys in Indiana. Borrowers and lenders consult him for his counsel on multi-family lending and subsidy programs.

John was previously an assistant vice president of SunTrust Bank, where his focus was commercial lending for retail centers, residential developments, and resort developments.

Credentials

Education

Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., cum laude)

Davidson College (B.A.)

Bar admissions

  • Indiana
  • Virginia

Affiliations and memberships

  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana Bar Association
    • Section on Business Law
  • Mortgage Bankers Association

Distinctions

  • Chambers USA®America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate
  • Best Lawyers®
    • Real Estate Law (2008 – 2019, 2022-2024)
    • Banking and Finance Law (2022-2024)

Publications
  • October 30, 2023

    From Dreams to Deals: Avoiding Pitfalls in Commercial Real Estate Financing

News
  • August 21, 2025

    260 Dinsmore Attorneys Listed as 2026 Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch

  • August 15, 2024

    250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

  • June 10, 2024

    Dinsmore Expands its Chambers and Partners Rankings with Top Honors Across Multiple States and Practice Areas

  • August 17, 2023

    200+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2024 Best Lawyers®, “Ones to Watch”

  • June 6, 2023

    Dinsmore’s Chambers USA 2023 Rankings Show Continued Growth Across the Firm

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • May 24, 2021

    Dinsmore’s Chambers USA 2021 Rankings Increase as Firm Grows Nationwide