Bart Karwath champions the interests of public and private sector organizations in high-stakes commercial litigation. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on the merits and facts of each case, Bart navigates complex and varying legal terrains – including construction, contract, and real estate disputes, utilities and condemnation matters, and civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) cases – always with a focus on realizing the most favorable outcome imaginable.

Bart's approach to advocacy and litigation often translates into tangible, favorable results for his clients. By immersing himself in the intricacies of each case, Bart crafts strategies that not only address immediate legal challenges but also align with his clients’ broader, long-term objectives. His experience confirms that careful preparation is a crucial component to achieving success when facing formidable opponents in state and federal courts across the country.

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Success in litigation isn't just about knowing the law - it's about translating that knowledge into actionable strategies that serve the client's broader interests."
Credentials

Education

  • Indiana University-Bloomington, B.S., public affairs, 1988
  • Indiana University-Bloomington, J.D., 1991, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Clerkships

  • HonorableLarry J. McKinney, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 1992 - 1994
  • HonorableV. Sue Shields, Indiana Court of Appeals, 1991 - 1992
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