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Robert R. Foos, Jr.


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phone (317) 237-0500 x 242
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Rob has an extensive background in all aspects of insurance defense litigation. Prior to joining Lewis Wagner, Rob served as In-House Counsel and acted as managing partner for a captive law firm in the insurance industry. His experience includes third party liability claims, complex coverage issues and first party litigation.

Rob is licensed to practice in both Indiana and Illinois, and has tried numerous cases in both venues. He feels most at ease in front of a jury, where his common sense approach and careful planning have proven to be a successful combination. Rob's experience as a trial lawyer and his reputation for aggressive representation allow him to reach settlements which are both fair and beneficial to his clients.

Areas of Practice:
Transportation Litigation
Construction Law (accidents and defects)
Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury
Bad Faith Litigation
Insurance Coverage Opinions
Automobile Accidents
Premises Liability
Appellate Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Illinois, 1997
Indiana, 1998
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1998
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1998
U.S. Supreme Court, 1997
Education:
John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1997
J.D.


Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States of Amercia, 1994
B.A.
Major:  History


Published Works:
Landowner Liability in Construction Accidents, The Critical Path, Winter, 2005


Defending Masonry Contractors, The Critical Path


Representative Cases:
Pelak v. Pearson Education, 831 N.E.2d 765 (Indiana Court of Appeals 2005)
Tunney v. Eric Insurance, 804 N.E.2d 760 (Indiana Court of Appeals 2003)
Representative Clients:
Celadon Trucking Services, Inc.
Winnipeg Motor Transport
Quality Distributors, Inc.
Zurich North American Insurance
E&B Paving Company, Inc.
Acuity Insurance Company
Schutt Lookabill, Inc.
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Mediating Catastrophic Trucking Cases, Motor Transport Underwriters, December 8, 2006


Defending Utility Line Strike Cases, Zurich North American, 2007


UIM Claims in Indiana, Affirmative Insurance Company, 2004 - 2007


Honors and Awards:
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings


American Board of Trial Advocates, 2007 - Present


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Board of Trial Advocates


Defense Research Institute, 2001 - Present
Member


Trucking Industry Defense Association, 2007 - Present
Member


Indiana State Bar Association, 1999 - Present
Member


Indianapolis Bar Association, 2001 - Present
Editorial Board


Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2001 - Present
Member


Indiana Motor Truck Association


Past Employment Positions:
Warrior Insurance Group, House Counsel, 1997 - 2001


Pro Bono Activities:
Legal Lines, 2005 - 2007
Fraternities/Sororities:
Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
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