
Overview
Thank you for visiting Dant Advocacy, the government affairs practice of Miriam Smulevitz Dant, a recognized, respected attorney with nearly 20 years of experience working within government and working to make government better for her clients.
Miriam Dant offers hands-on, one-on-one representation for:
Lobbying and Government Relations
Regulatory Representation
Procurement
Dant is listed in the 2007 and 2008 editions of "Best Lawyers in America" in Government Relations Law. It's a distinction shared by only eight other Indiana lawyers.
Dant practiced in the government affairs group at Baker & Daniels from 1997 to 2006. She represented clients in front of the Indiana legislature and all areas of state and municipal government. From 1993 to 1997, Dant worked on state legislation and policy as Governor Evan Bayh’s policy advisor for environmental and energy issues. Prior to her role in the Governor’s office, Dant served as Indiana Securities Commissioner (the youngest in the country at that time); Counsel to the Indiana Secretary of State; and a litigator at Baker & Daniels.
Miriam Dant offers hands-on, one-on-one representation for:
Lobbying and Government Relations
Regulatory Representation
Procurement
Dant is listed in the 2007 and 2008 editions of "Best Lawyers in America" in Government Relations Law. It's a distinction shared by only eight other Indiana lawyers.
Dant practiced in the government affairs group at Baker & Daniels from 1997 to 2006. She represented clients in front of the Indiana legislature and all areas of state and municipal government. From 1993 to 1997, Dant worked on state legislation and policy as Governor Evan Bayh’s policy advisor for environmental and energy issues. Prior to her role in the Governor’s office, Dant served as Indiana Securities Commissioner (the youngest in the country at that time); Counsel to the Indiana Secretary of State; and a litigator at Baker & Daniels.
Rankings
Regional
Indianapolis
Tier
2
Indianapolis
Government Relations PracticeRankings
Regional
Indianapolis
Tier
2
Indianapolis
Government Relations PracticePractice Areas
Dant Advocacy, Inc. has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 1 specialty, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Government Relations Practice
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Dant Advocacy, Inc. proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Indianapolis, IN
143 West Market Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46204
United States