Client-Recommended Attorneys, Adjusters and Experts
Client-Recommended Attorneys, Adjusters and Experts



Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense


211 North Pennsylvania Street, One Indiana Square, Suite 1800, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

Established: 2021

Practice Areas

  • Agent/Broker Liability
  • Bad Faith
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Insurance Defense
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Trial and Appellate Practice


Additional Locations

  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • 255 East Fifth Street
  • Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
    • Telephone: 513-977-8200
    • Fax: 513-977-8141
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • City Center
  • 100 West Main Street, Suite 900
  • Lexington, Kentucky 40507
    • Telephone: 859-425-1000
    • Fax: 859-425-1099
  • Detroit, Michigan
  • 900 Wilshire Drive, Suite 300
  • Troy, Michigan 48084
    • Telephone: 248-647-6000
    • Fax: 248-647-5210
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • 101 South Fifth Street
  • 2500 PNC Tower
  • Louisville, Kentucky 40202
    • Telephone: 502-581-8000
    • Fax: 502-581-8111
  • Wheeling, West Virginia
  • Bennett Square
  • 2100 Market Street
  • Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
    • Telephone: 304-230-1700
    • Fax: 304-230-1610
  • Charleston, West Virginia
  • 707 Virginia Street East, Suite 1300
  • Charleston, West Virginia 25301
    • Telephone: 304-357-0900
    • Fax: 304-357-0919

Personnel Information

Partners


Matthew M. Adolay

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 2002
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Memberships:
  • American, Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
Education:
  • Indiana University, Kelley School of Business, B.S. Finance, 1995
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2002

James M. Boyers

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1998
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2003
Memberships:
  • Indiana State Bar Association (Litigation Section)
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (Product Liability Section)
  • Association of Certified Electronic Discovery Specialists
  • Defense Research Institute
Certifications:
  • Certified Electronic Discovery Specialist (CEDS), 2017
Education:
  • Hanover College, B.A. English, 1994
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1998

Lauren E. Dimmit

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 2011
  • Kentucky, 2012
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky
Memberships:
  • Indiana State, Kentucky and Evansville Bar Associations
  • Brooks Inns of Court
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
Education:
  • University of Evansville, B.S.B.A. (cum laude), 2006
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 2011

Dale W. Eikenberry

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1978
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
  • American (Sections: Antitrust; Tort and Insurance Practice), Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • Defense Research Institute
Education:
  • Purdue University, B.A., 1975
  • Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1978

Douglas B. King

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1976
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1976
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1982
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1983
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1990
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2015
Memberships:
  • Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (Diplomat, 2017)
  • American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Defense Research Institute
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
Education:
  • Butler University, B.S., 1973
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D. (summa cum laude), 1976

Christopher D. Lee

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1993
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Memberships:
  • Indiana State and Evansville Bar Associations
Education:
  • DePauw University, B.A., 1989
  • Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1993

Misha Rabinowitch

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1994
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Memberships:
  • Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
Education:
  • DePauw University, B.A., 1990
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1994

Ross E. Rudolph

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1980
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth and Seventh Circuits
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2013
Memberships:
  • Indiana State, Indianapolis and Evansville (Past Co-Chair; Diversity & Inclusion Committee) Bar Associations
  • Brooks American Inns of Court (President, 1998-2000)
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
  • Defense Research Institute
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
Education:
  • Miami University, B.A. (cum laude), 1977
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1980

Travis R. Smith

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 2008
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Memberships:
  • American and Indiana State Bar Associations
Education:
  • Indiana University-Bloomington, B.S. Chemistry, 2004
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D. (cum laude), 2008

Daniel D. Trachtman

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1978
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Memberships:
  • American (Tort and Insurance Practice Section), Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations
  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Defense Research Institute
Education:
  • Hamilton College, B.A., 1975
  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1978

John D. Waller

Indianapolis, IN

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1993
  • U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Memberships:
  • Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations
Education:
  • DePauw University, B.A., History, 1990
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1993

Of Counsel


  • Jere A. Rosebrock

(See profile under Cincinnati, OH for additional information)

 Back To Top



Contact Our Team | About Best's Insurance Professional Resources | FAQs | Qualification Guidelines | Important Notice