Charlie Edwards is a rare combination of business adviser and litigator. He is valued for turning complex legal problems into optimized results. Charlie wields his trial experience and insurance savvy to secure multimillion-dollar recoveries. With over three decades of earned skill and a track record of favorable outcomes, he navigates results for clients across the nation.
Charlie has secured hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance coverage, including a $204 million jury verdict, and orchestrated complex construction and commercial disputes involving many parties and interests. He also regularly helps business secure the right resources and strategy when faced with unexpected and potentially devastating losses from fires, floods, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. His blend of courtroom skills and insurance knowledge proves invaluable in today's business environment.
I came to Barnes & Thornburg for a challenge and that is exactly what I got. While some firms talk about experiences they can offer their attorneys, Barnes & Thornburg delivers those experiences every day. The firm has given me the opportunity to work with bright minds with diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences on some of the most complex legal matters. Barnes & Thornburg's commitment to excellence and respect for collegiality and professionalism make for a nurturing and challenging work environment.
Credentials
Education
- Indiana University-Indianapolis, J.D., 1993, magna cum laude
- Indiana University-Bloomington, B.A., 1990
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois