At Blackburn Romey, our commitment to Indiana extends beyond the courtroom. Tom Blackburn has generously donated his time and energy to programs aimed at making Indiana a better place to live, supporting initiatives that enhance the well-being of local communities across the state. From Fort Wayne to Indianapolis and beyond, we take pride in giving back to the communities that have shaped our firm and the clients we serve.
As personal injury lawyers, we see firsthand how lives can be changed by accidents. We bring the same dedication to fighting for our clients into supporting community efforts. Below are just a few of the many organizations we are proud to stand behind:
| Organization Name | Total Donated |
| A HOPE CENTER | $16,000.00 |
| A ROSIE PLACE | $4,500.00 |
| ALLEN CO COURTHOUSE PRESERVATION TRUST | $11,500.00 |
| ALLEN COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION | $300.00 |
| ALLEN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS INC | $6,350.00 |
| ALYSSUM MONTESSORI SCHOOL | $100.00 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | $4,000.00 |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS | $70.00 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | $1000.00 |
| ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION | $100.00 |
| ASPCA | $250.00 |
| BLACK PINE ANIMAL SANCTUARY | $200.00 |
| BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | $3,985.05 |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | $350.00 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FORT WAYNE | $1,250.00 |
| CAMP WHITLEY | $2,350.00 |
| CCHS BOYS SOCCER BOOSTERS | $750.00 |
| CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION – RUN FOR THE SON | $950.00 |
| CHURUBUSCO ROTARY CLUB | $250.00 |
| CITY OF FORT WAYNE | $100.00 |
| CLUB 1 BASKETBALL | $4000.00 |
| COLUMBIA CITY HS ATHLETICS | $1,000.00 |
| COLUMBIA CITY HS VOLLEYBALL BOOSTERS | $2,750.00 |
| COMBAT VETERAN MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION, INDIANA 14-3 | $300.00 |
| COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK | $1,000.00 |
| CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL | $100.00 |
| DARE TO DREAM YOUTH RANCH | $1,00.00 |
| FALLEN HEROES RIDE | $350.00 |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | $500.00 |
| FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, LODGE NO 54 | $600.00 |
| FORT WAYNE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL | $700.00 |
| FORT WAYNE AREA BLUE STAR MOTHERS | $100.00 |
| FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO | $2,650.00 |
| FORT WAYNE WOMEN’S SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION | $700.00 |
| GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE FORT WAYNE | $250.00 |
| GREG RUPERT | $1,151.00 |
| GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND | $100.00 |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | $750.00 |
| HEALTHIER MOMS AND BABIES | $1,000.00 |
| HEARTLAND SINGS INC | $1500.00 |
| HOMESTEAD ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB | $5,000.00 |
| HOPE THROUGH FOOTBALL | $500.00 |
| HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY | $2,000.00 |
| HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL | $1,500.00 |
| HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL | $1,000.00 |
| INDIANA MUSIC THEATRE FOUNDATION | $200.00 |
| INDIANA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION | $400.00 |
| INDIANA TRIAL LAWYER FOUNDATION | $250.00 |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY VARSITY CLUB | $6,000.00 |
| IU FOUNDATION | $24,000.00 |
| JORGENSEN YMCA | $500.00 |
| KIDS WITH NETWORK | $300.00 |
| LAPORTE COUNTRY SHERIFF DEPT | $200.00 |
| LAW-PAC | $3,000.00 |
| LEATHERNECK COFFEE CLUB OF NORTHERN IN | $5,000.00 |
| LEBB | $1,500.00 |
| LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | $250.00 |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | $2,000.00 |
| MAD ANTHONY, CHAPTER 14-6 | $100.00 |
| MAKE A WISH | $1,600.00 |
| MARCH OF DIMES | $450.00 |
| MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING | $250.00 |
| MUSTARD SEED FURNITURE BANK | $1,500.00 |
| NAVIGATORS | $500.00 |
| OPERATION SMILE | $100.00 |
| PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION | $200.00 |
| PROJECT ROAD BLOCK | $2000.00 |
| PSI IOTA XI | $50.00 |
| PURDUE VARSITY GLEE CLUB | $1,000.00 |
| REDEMPTION HOUSE MINISTRY | $2,000.00 |
| REMEMBERING ROWAN | $4,500.00 |
| RIBFEST | $15,000.00 |
| SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH | $500.00 |
| SAVE THE CHILDREN | $200.00 |
| SCAN | $2,000.00 |
| SHRINERS HOSPITALS | $500.00 |
| SOUTH BEND FIREFIGHTERS | $2,000.00 |
| SOUTHERN WELLS HIGH SCHOOL | $100.00 |
| ST. JOESPH COUNTY FOP LODGE 155 | $500.00 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL | $500.00 |
| STIER FORT WAYNE TOWNSHIP | $250.00 |
| SUSAN G KOMEN | $200.00 |
| SYCAMORE HILLS GOLF CLUB | $250.00 |
| THE EDGE | $1,000.00 |
| THE FREEDOM RIDERS INDIANA, CHAPTER 1 | $1250.00 |
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES | $200.00 |
| THE IMPACT CENTER | $1,000.00 |
| THE LEAGUE | $1,000.00 |
| THE LIGHTHOUSE | $100.00 |
| THE RESCUE MISSION | $1,750.00 |
| THE USO | $100.00 |
| THIRTEEN STEP HOUSE INC | $500.00 |
| TOYS FOR TOTS | $350.00 |
| TRINITY EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, YOUTH CENTER PROJECT | $1000.00 |
| VETERANS NATIONAL MEMORIAL SHRINE MUSEUM | $250.00 |
| VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM | $900.00 |
| VVMF | $100.00 |
| WHITLEY COUNTY 4/H AUCTION | $5,025.00 |
| WHITLEY COUNTY 4/H FAIR | $5,325.00 |
| WHITLEY COUNTY 4-H CLUBS | $10,212.50 |
| WHITLEY COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL | $100.00 |
| WHITLEY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $2,000.00 |
| WORLD BASEBALL ACADEMY INC | $3,000.00 |
| WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT | $100.00 |
| YMCA OF GREATER FORT WAYNE | $1000.00 |
| ZANESVILLE REVITALIZATION | $250.00 |
Our contributions have earned recognition from many of these organizations. Here are a few examples of thank-you letters and appreciation we’ve received for our involvement:
Formed in 1994, the Allen County Courthouse Preservation Trust, Inc. began the task of restoring the magnificent Allen County Courthouse. Contributions go towards daily operations and events like the “hanging of the wreath.” Learn more by visiting www.allencountycourthouse.org.
Chris Blackburn of Blackburn Romey recently appeared on Living Local 15 to support the WANE 15 Day of Caring. The firm helped collect 16,789 pounds of food for the Community Harvest Food Bank, providing 14,000 meals to local families. Watch the video here.
At Blackburn Romey, we take immense pride in helping individuals and families who have been wronged, whether through serious injury or the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. Our mission is to fight for justice both inside and outside the courtroom, ensuring our clients receive the compensation they need and deserve to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages, allowing them to move forward with their lives.
If you would like to meet our team of experienced Indiana personal injury attorneys and discuss your legal options, contact us today for a free confidential consultation at 833.FOR.HELP. We are ready to help you get the justice you deserve.
Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Initiating his legal career in 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Tom Blackburn, who has more than 47 years of legal experience, including over 39 years specializing as a personal injury attorney.
