Timothy J. Hightower

Partner

Tim’s practice focuses primarily on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. With an emphasis on commercial real estate finance and development, he represents lenders, owners, and developers in a variety of transactions, including multi-family housing, senior living and long-term care housing, office, and mixed-use facilities.

Credentials

Education

Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D.)

Indiana University (B.S.)

Bar admissions

  • Indiana

Court admissions

  • U.S. Tax Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Affiliations and memberships

  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana Bar Association
    • Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
    • Agriculture Law Section
  • Bloomington Economic Development Corporation
    • Board of Directors (2016, 2017)
  • LifeDesigns, Inc.
    • Board of Directors
    • Committee member

Distinctions

  • Best Lawyers® 
    • Real Estate Law (2015-2024)
    • Banking Law (2021-2024)
  • Graduate of the National Compliance School, American Bankers Association

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

  • August 17, 2023

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

  • August 18, 2022

    2023 Best Lawyers® List Recognizes 190 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys

  • August 19, 2021

    Best Lawyers® Recognizes 191 Dinsmore & Shohl Attorneys