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D. Randall Brown

Barnes & Thornburg LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2007
  • Recognized in:
    Bet-the-Company Litigation
    Commercial Litigation...
  • Law School:
    Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  • Website:
    http://www.btlaw.com
  • Location:
    888 South Harrison Street, Suite 600
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation. For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Randy is chair of the firm's Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office. Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation disciplines, Randy’s experience ranges from class action, shareholder and contract disputes to patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition claims.

Randy thrives under the constant challenge of high-stakes litigation. Appreciated for making smart choices at every turn, Randy’s common sense, intuition and knowledge of human nature and the law, honed over years of practice, allow him to think quickly and accurately under pressure both in and out of court.

A strategist at his core, Randy analyzes what drives the behavior underlying each lawsuit in order to best leverage his client’s position. His personal commitment to preparation is supported by his proven skill in connecting with judges and juries alike. Honest, direct and able to establish immediate credibility, Randy’s personable and fact-based advocacy make him a persuasive trial attorney. Randy understands both the art and science of jury trials, and is one of the firm’s “go-to” partners in the use of trial graphics and electronically displayed evidence.

Notably, Randy also serves as national defense counsel for major companies faced with large scale class action claims. Randy knows the difficult reality of thwarting class action suits and works diligently with his clients to identify and mitigate exposure to such claims. He is valued for his aggressive defense tactics designed to resolve class actions before they snowball into significant financial and public exposure. Randy’s ability to design, manage and properly execute the right defense is relied upon by clients when seeking class settlement or dismissal of the suit at the class certification stage.

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Lawyer Bio

Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation. For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Randy is chair of the firm's Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office. Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation disciplines, Randy’s experience ranges from class action, shareholder and contract disputes to patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition claims.

Randy thrives under the constant challenge of high-stakes litigation. Appreciated for making smart choices at every turn, Randy’s common sense, intuition and knowledge of human nature and the law, honed over years of practice, allow him to think quickly and accurately under pressure both in and out of court.

A strategist at his core, Randy analyzes what drives the behavior underlying each lawsuit in order to best leverage his client’s position. His personal commitment to preparation is supported by his proven skill in connecting with judges and juries alike. Honest, direct and able to establish immediate credibility, Randy’s personable and fact-based advocacy make him a persuasive trial attorney. Randy understands both the art and science of jury trials, and is one of the firm’s “go-to” partners in the use of trial graphics and electronically displayed evidence.

Notably, Randy also serves as national defense counsel for major companies faced with large scale class action claims. Randy knows the difficult reality of thwarting class action suits and works diligently with his clients to identify and mitigate exposure to such claims. He is valued for his aggressive defense tactics designed to resolve class actions before they snowball into significant financial and public exposure. Randy’s ability to design, manage and properly execute the right defense is relied upon by clients when seeking class settlement or dismissal of the suit at the class certification stage.

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  • Lawyer of the Year Badge
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge

Education:

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Manchester University, B.S., graduated 1987

Bar Admissions:

  • Indiana, Indiana Bar Association
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Fort Wayne (2021)
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation, Fort Wayne (2013)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law
  • Trademark Law

Special Focus:

  • Expert Testimony
  • Litigation
  • Software
  • Trade Secrets
 

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http://www.btlaw.com
 
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