Thomas B. Blackwell
Thomas B. Blackwell joined the firm in 2002, bringing a wealth of transaction and litigation experience. Born in Indianapolis, IN, Tom attended Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate degree and Indiana University School of Law for his J.D. Tom has the highest professional rating (AV) by Martindale Hubbell.
Professional Experience
- Represents business entities in formation and dissolution
- Represents businesses and individuals in commercial litigation involving breach of contract, shareholder disputes, trade secrets violations, employment litigation, EEOC claims, covenants not to compete, and covenants not to solicit
- Represents businesses in mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, purchases, services contracts, and real estate transactions
- Represents financial institutions and borrowers in loan transactions
- Represents bonding companies in performance and construction bonds
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1985
- U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, 1985
Educational Background
- Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1982
- Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1985
- Phi Delta Phi
Professional and Charitable Organizations
- Indianapolis Bar Association (Member, Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Section)
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Indiana Association for Corporate Renewal
- Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
- Penrod Society (Former President)
- International School of Indiana Board of Directors
Publications and Lectures
- Author, "High Tech Companies - Next Wave of Labor Litigation?" Indiana Lawyer (2000).
- Author, "Current Trends in Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements," Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Newsletter (Winter, 1998/1999).
- Author, "Just Business' or Tortious Interference?" Indiana Lawyer (1998).
- Author, "Business Litigation: How to Avoid or Manage the Process," Indiana Business (May, 1997).
Published Cases
- Dicen v. New Sesco, Inc., 839 N.E.2d 684 (Ind., 2005)
- Dicen v. New Sesco, Inc., 806 N.E.2d 833 (Ind.App., 2004)
- Homes By Pate, Inc. v. DeHaan, 713 N.E.2d 303 (Ind.App., 1999)
- Indiana Ins. Co. v. Hussey Seating Co., 176F.R.D. 291, 40 Fed.R.Serv.3d 265 (S.D.Ind., 1997)
- City of Alexandria v. Allen, 552 N.E.2d 488 (Ind.App.2 Dist., 1990)
Representative Cases
- Negotiated forbearance agreement on behalf of Bank against roofing company. Guided Bank through multiple transactions preliminary to take out financing being obtained by borrower.
- Represented insurance company in acquiring resolution of multiple performance and payment bond claims on behalf of surety and pursuing indemnity claims against indemnitors.
- Represented construction company in negotiation of settlements with secured creditors and sureties and also protection of indemnitors.
- Represented transport logistics company in multiple transactions, including lease agreements and service contracts.
- Negotiated and documented unwinding of industry-wide rollup on behalf of former owners of collision repair company. Guided former owners through reacquisition of constituent companies.
- Represented various employers seeking to enforce non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. Conversely our attorneys represented employees in trial who are subject to non-competition and non-solicitation agreements with their former employers.
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Represented Bank in bankruptcy and related litigation involving developer and investors for fraud with over nine million dollars in exposure. Guided Bank through bankruptcy, recovery, and claims against title insurance companies insuring title in companies involved in fraudulent transfers. Pursued multiple borrowers who provided credit to debtor on behalf of Bank.
Counsel: George W. Hopper; Thomas B. Blackwell; Jason R. Burke; Christopher C. Hagenow