About Spencer Hatfield
Spencer Hatfield joined The Cline Law Firm in 2020, bringing a uniquely analytical perspective to the practice of personal injury law. Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Spencer grew up witnessing firsthand the profound impact legal advocacy can have on individuals and families facing life-altering circumstances. As the son of a successful personal injury attorney, he developed an early appreciation for how dedicated legal representation could not only secure just compensation but also provide healing and closure for those affected by tragedy. After graduating from Purdue University in 2011, Spencer pursued his passion for scientific inquiry, earning a master's degree in Microbiology, Molecular Cell Biology, and Biochemistry from Southern Illinois University, where he graduated magna cum laude.
His scientific career included valuable time as a microbiology research scientist working to develop next-generation antibiotics, experience that honed his meticulous attention to detail and evidence-based approach to problem-solving. This scientific background gives Spencer a distinct advantage when handling complex medical negligence cases, as he can navigate intricate medical records and effectively communicate with healthcare professionals and expert witnesses. His transition to law was completed at the University of Illinois College of Law, where he graduated with honors, demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence across disciplines. Since joining The Cline Law Firm, Spencer has been instrumental in helping clients recover millions of dollars for injuries caused by medical negligence, product defects, and motor vehicle collisions.
He approaches each case with the same rigorous methodology he applied in his scientific work, carefully analyzing evidence, identifying causation, and developing compelling arguments that resonate with judges and juries alike. Spencer's daily focus extends beyond merely securing financial compensation. He is dedicated to understanding each client's unique circumstances and helping them navigate the often overwhelming process of rebuilding their lives after serious injury. His combined scientific and legal expertise allows him to advocate effectively for his clients while providing them with clear, straightforward guidance through every stage of their case.
Proven verdicts and settlements at The Cline Law Firm, LLC
These results are credited to The Cline Law Firm, LLC. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.
An Allen County jury awarded a Fort Wayne woman $2,670,000 after finding that Dr. Shashi Ahuja mishandled a relatively new medical device during a procedure and left a polymer fragment in an artery in her right leg, leaving her with a disfigured and largely unusable lower leg.
A jury found that an emergency room doctor's failure to diagnose a vascular injury caused a Wayne County, Indiana man to lose his right leg above the knee. Jerry Warren fell from a stepladder in June 2011, and when he was taken to the ER at Reid Hospital, the treating physician diagnosed a likely torn calf muscle despite a nurse's notes describing his foot as purple with no detectable pulse; within days the leg could not be saved. A Wayne Circuit Court jury awarded Warren $3.5 million in September 2024, which the trial court reduced to Indiana's $1.25 million medical malpractice cap applicable to his 2011 injury. The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment in full on August 28, 2026, rejecting the defense's challenges to a photo of Warren's foot and to the trial court's handling of a juror who disclosed an outside phone call about the case.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.
