Lewis Wagner Named Among Best Law Firms Across 19 Practice Areas

Lewis Wagner is thrilled to announce the firm has been recognized across 19 practice areas, including 14 Tier 1 honors, in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list, as ranked by Best Lawyers in America. The Best Law Firms designation is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative data, reflecting the firm’s skills, achievements, and […]
Acknowledging Implicit Bias to Support a Culture of DE&I

Diversity, equity and inclusion has been a major topic of discussion in recent years. Organizations such as the American Bar Association and the National Association for Law Placement have made efforts to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession by working to educate those in the profession, as well as students who […]
A Few Things on the Minds of Lawyers Everywhere

In recent years, following return to work from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have begun to be able to return to in-person bar association meetings and seminars. In 2022, the singular issue on the minds of lawyers was the issue of return-to-work and how law firms would adjust to the demands for remote work. Law firm […]
Lewis Wagner Welcomes Five New Attorneys

Lewis Wagner is thrilled to welcome five new attorneys to our team. These additions underscore the firm’s ongoing commitment to assembling robust, multifaceted teams that give a voice to the next generation of legal minds. Each new attorney brings a fresh, innovative perspective, helping us grow comprehensive teams capable of meeting clients’ evolving needs. Ben […]
Legislation Update: Two New Indiana Statutes Will Impact Tort and Insurance Cases

During the 2023 legislative session, the state of Indiana passed two statutes of great interest to those who practice in the tort and insurance arena. Both took effect July 31, 2023. We bring them to your attention and encourage you to read the statutes. If any of us at Lewis Wagner may answer any […]
25 Lewis Wagner Attorneys Selected as Best Lawyers in America for Exceptional Leadership and Professional Excellence

For the past 20 years, Lewis Wagner attorneys have been recognized among the Best Lawyers in America—chosen through peer selection for leadership within their respective practice areas. This year is no exception, and we are thrilled to celebrate 25 of our colleagues who have received honors in this year’s edition. The Best Lawyers designation is […]
John C. Trimble Honored Among Indiana’s Most Influential Business Leaders for a Second Time

Lewis Wagner is thrilled to announce that partner John C. Trimble has been named among Indiana’s most influential business leaders for the second time in the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250 list. This list provides a close-up look at individuals across multiple industries, including the legal field, who are making an undeniable impact on their […]
Lewis Wagner Transportation Group Partners Lynsey David and Robert Foos, Jr. Selected as Recipients of The Indiana Lawyer’s 2023 Leadership in Law Awards

Lewis Wagner is proud to announce that Lynsey David and Robert Foos, Jr., both partners in the firm’s transportation practice group, have been selected by The Indiana Lawyer as 2023 Leadership in Law award recipients. Lynsey has been chosen as an Up and Coming Lawyer and Rob has received the Distinguished Barrister award—both honors are […]
Seventh Circuit Issues Another Opinion Holding That Property Insurance Does Not Cover Loss of Income From COVID-19 Lockdown Orders

Stant USA Corp. v. Factory Mut. Ins. Co. 2023 WL 2326096 (7th Cir. 2023) In a continuing string of appellate decisions, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court’s decision holding that an insured company’s loss of business income due to suspension of operations during the COVID pandemic was not a covered loss […]
Seventh Circuit Enforces Policy’s Requirement That Insured Notify Insurer of Impairment to Sprinkler System to Retain Coverage for Fire Loss

Frankenmuth Mut. Ins. Co. v. Fun F/X II, Inc. 2023 WL 2256750 (7th Cir. 2023) The insured owned a costume and theatrical supply company, which stored its inventory in a warehouse. At the time of purchase, the warehouse had a functional sprinkler system with a working water supply. The insured hired an outside contractor to […]