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Peter Stephens French
About Peter
Biography
I am a trial lawyer, counselling businesses and individuals whose disputes require Court intervention to achieve solutions. I have represented clients in federal and state courts in many states around the United States. I am also a certified mediator.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Litigation
100%
34 years | 250 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Indiana for 33 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
One American Square, Suite 2300, Indianapolis, IN, 46282-0003
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Posted by Paula | February 04, 2015
Excellent Service Provider
Peter is a wise and experienced attorney. He responds quickly to my requests, he follows up even when the project ends up in a different state. I trust Peter to give me good advice at a fair price. He is one of my top two go-to lawyers.
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Experience
Honors
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Business Litigation, Super Lawyers
2010
Business Litigation, Super Lawyers
2009
Business Litigation, Super Lawyers
2008
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2007
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2006
Recognition, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff
1999 - 2011
Director, Lewis & Kappes
1992 - 1998
Associate, Lewis & Kappes
Associations
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Commercial and Business Litigation CommitteeMember
1992 - Present
American Bar Association, Law Practice Management SectionMember
1992 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Indiana Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1992 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Business Law SectionMember
1992 - Present
Indiana State Bar Association, Environmental Law SectionMember
1992 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
J&G Investments v. Fineline Holdings (N.D. Ohio)
partial summary judgment for client and confidential settlmenet
InteleCom, Inc. v. Mongello et al. (S. D. Ind.)
obtained injunction requiring the return of 1.5 Million shares of company stock.
FGHI et. al. v. Hofmeister (Marion Sup. Ct.)
obtained $12 Million judgment for client
Trench Shoring Services of Fl. v. Unisto Oy (C. Dist. Fl.)
Settlement
Pizza Express v. Pizza Head (S. D. Ind.)
partial summary judgment in favor of client and settlement
Klipsh v. Prabakor (S. D. Ind.)
confidential settlement
C&P Coal v. ConSol Energy (C. D. Utah)
confidential settlement
Hercules Machinery v. Unisto Oy (N.D. Ind.)
confidential settlement
Living Word Missions, Inc. v. Alanar (Sullivan Cir. Ct. 2005)
class action settlment
Douglas Realty Advisors, Inc. v. Osco et al. (Marion Superior Ct.)
partial summary judgment and confidential settlement
US Midways et al. v. Balcor et al (Marion Sup. Ct.)
class action settlement for tenants
American Energy Services v. Elam (S. D. Ind. 2000)
$2.1 Million jury verdict for client
Virginia Brougher et al. v. Firstmark et al. (S. D. Ind.)
Client entered into favorable settlement for an undisclosed and confidential amount
Babybacks International v. The Coca-Cola Company
Verdict for less than one percent of demand amount
Education
1995
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
1992
Tulane University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
College of William and Mary
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2010
ISBA Technology Committee CLE
Ethics & E-Discovery
2002
UCC Article 2 Sale of Goods
Damages for the Buyer and Seller Under UCC: What's it Worth?
Publications
2002
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation
Damages for the Buyer and Seller: What's It Worth
1998
Indiana University School of Medicine
Issues all Physicians Should Consider in Choosing the Right Practice Options
1997
Tulane Environmental Law Journal
Current Trends in Employment Law
N/A
Tulane Environmental Law Journal
Parent Corporation Liability: An Evaluation of the Corporate Veil Piercing Doctrine and its Application to the Toxic Torts Arena
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can u hire a paralegal to file motions to dismiss a criminal complaint or do u need a lawyer?
27 Feb 2015
Q&A
Transcripts from a private court reporter in unlimited civil litigation case.
30 Jan 2015
Q&A
My lawyer forgot to introduce an important document at the trial. Can it be sent with the "findings of facts" document?
30 Jan 2015