The firm was established in 1997 with a focus on medical malpractice litigation. In addition to medical malpractice, the attorneys in the firm represent persons with claims for serious bodily injury or death caused by the negligence of others, and plaintiffs in business and contract disputes. In 2008, the firm became known as Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C. The firm has five attorneys: Jerry Garau, Barbara Germano, Marshall Hanley, Deborah Pennington, and Shan Bryant-Haase. Our experienced staff includes three full-time registered nurses who assist with case investigation.

Garau Germano Hanley & Pennington, P.C., and its attorneys and staff support the communities where we live and work. The firm has made an annual commitment to local organizations which help those in need including the Julian Center, CHIP, the Jackson Center, Samantha's House, and Miracle Ride. The websites for these organizations are listed if you are in need of assistance, want to learn more about these organizations, or wish to make a donation:

• The Julian Center is a nonprofit agency which provides counseling, shelter and education for survivors of domestic violence. www.juliancenter.org
• The Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention of Greater Indianapolis (CHIP) serves as the lead entity for mobilizing the community to work together to end homelessness. www.chipindy.org
• The Jackson Center for Conductive Education is located in Mooresville, Indiana, and offers intensive training and therapy sessions for children with cerebral palsy. http://thejacksoncenter.org
• Samantha's House Foundation is supported by community wide effort to help seriously injured people in central Indiana. www.samanthashouse.com
• Miracle Ride benefits Riley Hospital for Children. www.miracleride.net; http://rileychildrenshospital.com