D. Rusty "Rusty" Denton
About D. Rusty Denton
D. Rusty Denton is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. D. Rusty Denton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Commercial Litigation
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Education: Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1988 and Butler University, BS, graduated 1985
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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