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J.T. Larson, Jr.

Partner

Indianapolis

11 S. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535

F 317-231-7433

J.T. Larson’s practice focuses on product liability defense and complex corporate and commercial disputes, which is where he believes he can help clients the most. Throughout his career path, he has had an affinity for understanding businesses and the most effective ways in which they operate. J.T. serves as a resource for his corporate clients; he takes the time necessary to dig into their inner workings, their structure, and their goals.

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J.T. represents private and publicly traded companies regionally and nationally, including medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical entities, and producers of cosmetic products and of home appliances including sump pumps and furnaces. He also counsels a range of professional athletes, sports agents, and coaches in a variety of civil litigation matters.

He values having open dialogue with his clients so he can truly put himself in their shoes. Once he knows the scale of the problem his clients are facing and their business objectives, J.T. can most effectively work to determine the best solutions that will fit the client’s needs.

In addition to his corporate and commercial litigation work, J.T. has assisted pro bono clients with a range of legal issues, including working on behalf of a formerly homeless couple against a malicious landlord, defending not-for-profit entities, and filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in a landmark healthcare case.

Professional and Community Involvement

President, Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) Finance Academy

Member and volunteer, Big Ten Championship Game’s Local Organizing Committee for the Indiana Sports Corporation

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., staff editor and articles editor for The Ohio State Law Journal

Indiana University Kelley School of Business, B.S., business management, with honors

Bar Admissions

Indiana

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Languages

English
Practices

Commercial Litigation

Compliance and Monitorships

Drug and Medical Device

Litigation

Product Liability and Mass Torts

Industries

Entertainment

Experience

Commercial Litigation

Represented vendor in case involving tens of millions of dollars in unpaid, improperly disputed invoices against a professional sports franchise
Represented a manufacturer of food products to recover $1.4 million in unpaid invoices
Negotiated settlement on behalf of an Indiana-based food ingredient supplier with third-party’s insurer for 100 percent of losses caused by that third party’s negligent delivery of the wrong ingredients
Defended a former executive against claim of breach of fiduciary duty brought by majority-shareholder who was named as one of Forbes 50 wealthiest people in America
Investigated bank and check fraud accused against a former manager and negotiated settlement for the full amount of the funds embezzled
Advised nationwide, sophisticated vendor on ethical issues in the procurement of government contracts
Represented a large international manufacturer of engine fuel-systems in a patent infringement and obtained a favorable settlement with sizeable licensing fee
Defended Indiana-based beer, spirits, and wines marketing and events’ company against trademark infringement claim

Product Liability Litigation

Litigated a range of individual medical device cases in state and federal courts for one of the largest device manufacturers in the country
Represented a producer of consumer power tools regarding a critical issue as to the Indiana Product Liability Act’s statutory defenses and litigated the issue all the way to the Indiana Supreme Court
Defended a home appliance manufacturer in nationwide product and warranty lawsuits

Sports Litigation

Defended National Football League (NFL) player in a high-profile personal injury case
Represented a highly ranked golfer and fraud-victim and recovered of a bulk of the lost funds
Represented NFL agents in disputes with former-players in NFL-sanctioned arbitration
Successfully negotiated a seven-figure settlement for an NFL player cut by his former team in NFL-sanctioned arbitration
Represented agency, whose clients are predominately Major League Baseball (MLB) players, in defamation dispute with famous former-agent

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