Tom Bays is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Tom practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana. Best Lawyers has recognized Tom since 2022. In 2026 Tom was named as the Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tom is held by other lawyers.
In addition to time spent in private practice, Tom previously managed a team of attorneys and oversaw litigation in 15 states for a regional insurance company. In that capacity, he oversaw and frequently participated in mediations of cases involving product liability, bodily injury, premises liability, construction accidents, automobile negligence and fire loss. Tom is a registered civil mediator.
