Thomas P. Rethlake | The Nice Law Firm, LLP

Attorney Thomas P. “T.J.” Rethlake began his legal career with The Nice Law Firm LLP, where he previously interned during law school. After passing the bar, he was sworn in on a Thursday and was representing clients in court the following week. This early, intensive experience established the steady, practical approach he has applied in serving clients across Kokomo, Howard County, and North Central Indiana since 2012.

As the Resident Attorney for The Nice Law Firm’s Kokomo office, T.J. is committed to being accessible, straightforward, and solution-oriented—providing dependable guidance backed by real-world experience.

Estate Planning Attorney Serving Kokomo, Russiaville, Greentown & Howard County

T.J. assists individuals and families with planning for the future through clear, organized, and compassionate estate planning services, including:

Last Wills & Testaments
Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
Financial & Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Advance Directives
Guardianship planning
Estate administration support

Business Law Attorney in Kokomo, Peru, Logansport & North Central Indiana

Before and during law school, T.J. worked as a finance manager at a local car dealership. Combined with his undergraduate degree in finance and marketing, this experience gives him a practical understanding of business operations that he now uses to support business owners across the region.

His business law practice includes:

Entity formation (LLCs, partnerships, corporations)
Contract drafting, negotiation, and review
Business transactions
Contract and operational disputes
Business litigation
Real estate and commercial property matters

Probate Attorney in Kokomo, Howard County & Surrounding Areas

T.J. guides families through the probate process with clarity and efficiency. His probate services include:

Estate administration
Required court filings
Asset distribution procedures
Support with disputes or procedural challenges

General Litigation & Additional Practice Areas

Beyond estate planning, business law, and probate, T.J. represents clients in a wide array of civil matters, including:

Business disputes
Real estate litigation
Contract issues
Family-related matters
Local court proceedings

Community Recognition

T.J. was honored with the 2019 People’s Choice Award for Best Attorney in Kokomo, reflecting his strong community connection and commitment to serving local individuals, families, and businesses. Thomas Rethlake, or T.J., as everyone calls him, interned at The Nice Law Firm while in law school and began his legal career at the firm immediately after passing the bar. He was sworn in on Thursday, started work the next Monday, and was representing clients in court on Tuesday. After several years of general practice, he focuses in the areas of Real Estate; Small Business; Business Litigation; General Litigation; Family Law; and Estate Law.

Before and during law school, T.J. was employed as finance manager at a local car dealership. He utilizes his prior experience and undergraduate degree in finance and marketing to assist his business clients.

T.J. is the recipient of the 2019 People’s Choice Award for Best Attorney in Kokomo.

Contact Thomas Rethlake today!