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| Frederick D. Emhardt, Partner |
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Fred Emhardt has more than two decades of trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in a range of complex litigation matters, including policyholder insurance coverage disputes, contract disputes, products liability claims, environmental matters and zoning claims. A number of published opinions reflect Fred’s skill as an advocate. They include an important case construing the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), statute, Rumpke of Indiana, Inc. v. Cummins Engine Co., Inc., 107 F.3d, 1235 (7th Cir. 1997), and Allstate Ins. Co. v. Dana Corp., 759 N.E.2d 1049 (Ind. 2001), a leading coverage case on allocation for environmental claims and other issues. In both, the courts decided issues of first impression in favor of our clients.
Fred received his B.A. (economics), magna cum laude, from Wabash College in 1982. He received his J.D. from the University of Colorado in 1985. He has been in private practice in Indianapolis since he graduated. Fred joined the firm in 1993 and became a partner in 1997. Fred has an AV peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell.
Fred and his wife, Cynthia, have four children aging from 21 to 11. Fred has volunteered as a youth soccer and basketball coach and assists in various fundraising activities for disadvantaged youth. He just started as a Mentor for Starfish Initiative of Indianapolis.
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Practice Areas
- Environmental
- Insurance Coverage
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- Complex Litigation
- Health Care
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Significant Cases, Administrative Matters & Transactions
Indiana Spine Group P.C. v. Pilot Travel Centers LLC, 2011 Ind. LEXIS 1011 (Ind., November 17, 2011) Allstate v. Dana Corp., 759 N.E.2d 1049 (Ind. 2001) Rumpke of Ind., Inc. v. Cummins Engine Co., Inc., 107 F.3d, 1235 (7th Cir. 1997) Hartford Accident. & Indem. Co. v. Dana Corp., 690 N.E.2d 285 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997) Karn v. Ingersoll-Rand Co., 168 F.R.D. 633 (N.D. Ind. 1996)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
2012
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Why Lincoln Was A Lawyer", Eman Schools in Fishers, Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Outreach Program
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2010
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Deposition Skills, Winning Before Trial."
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2009
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Insurance Coverage Law," National Business Institute
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2008
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Deposition Skills, Winning Before Trial: The 10 Keys to Winning Depositions," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
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2007
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Deposition Skills, Winning Before Trial: The 10 Keys to Winning Depositions," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
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2007
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Insurance Coverage Litigation," National Business Institute
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1995
Publication
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Co-Author and Speaker, "Major Land Use Laws In Indiana," National Business Institute
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1993
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Superfund and the New De-Micromis Class," Environmental Law for the General Practitioner
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Associations & Memberships
Member, Indianapolis Bar Association, Environmental Law and Litigation Sections Member, Indiana State Bar Association, Environmental Law and Litigation Sections Member, Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Honors
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1985
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Recipient of University of Columbia’s American Jurisprudence Award in Commercial Law
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1982
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Recipient of Wabash College’s Indianapolis Alumni Club Award for Outstanding Scholar/Athlete
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Employment History
1993- present Partner, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP (Managing Partner 2001, 2009) 1985-1992 Associate, Miller, Faires, Hebert, Woddell & Baker, P.C., Indianapolis
Volunteer Activities
Youth soccer and basketball coach, First Baptist Athletics, Indianapolis, Indiana Commissioner, Tennis, 2001 World Police and Fire Games, Indianapolis, Indiana Member, Board of Directors, Park Tudor Alumni Association, 1991-1995 Member, Penrod Society, 1992-present Assistant Commissioner, Soccer, 1987 Pan Am Games, Indianapolis, Indiana Summerlakes Property Owners Association (Board Member 2007-2010, President 2009, 2010) Starfish Initiative, Mentor, 2010 Second Presbyterian Church, Men's Steak Dinner, Chairman 2010 and 2011; Deacon 2012
Practice Areas
- Environmental
- Insurance Coverage
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- Complex Litigation
- Health Care
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Significant Cases, Administrative Matters & Transactions
Indiana Spine Group P.C. v. Pilot Travel Centers LLC, 2011 Ind. LEXIS 1011 (Ind., November 17, 2011) Allstate v. Dana Corp., 759 N.E.2d 1049 (Ind. 2001) Rumpke of Ind., Inc. v. Cummins Engine Co., Inc., 107 F.3d, 1235 (7th Cir. 1997) Hartford Accident. & Indem. Co. v. Dana Corp., 690 N.E.2d 285 (Ind. Ct. App. 1997) Karn v. Ingersoll-Rand Co., 168 F.R.D. 633 (N.D. Ind. 1996)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
2012
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Why Lincoln Was A Lawyer", Eman Schools in Fishers, Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Outreach Program
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2010
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Deposition Skills, Winning Before Trial."
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2009
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Insurance Coverage Law," National Business Institute
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2008
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Deposition Skills, Winning Before Trial: The 10 Keys to Winning Depositions," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
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2007
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Deposition Skills, Winning Before Trial: The 10 Keys to Winning Depositions," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum
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2007
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Insurance Coverage Litigation," National Business Institute
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1995
Publication
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Co-Author and Speaker, "Major Land Use Laws In Indiana," National Business Institute
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1993
Speaking Engagement
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Speaker, "Superfund and the New De-Micromis Class," Environmental Law for the General Practitioner
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Associations & Memberships
Member, Indianapolis Bar Association, Environmental Law and Litigation Sections Member, Indiana State Bar Association, Environmental Law and Litigation Sections Member, Seventh Circuit Bar Association
Honors
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1985
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Recipient of University of Columbia’s American Jurisprudence Award in Commercial Law
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1982
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Recipient of Wabash College’s Indianapolis Alumni Club Award for Outstanding Scholar/Athlete
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Employment History
1993- present Partner, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP (Managing Partner 2001, 2009) 1985-1992 Associate, Miller, Faires, Hebert, Woddell & Baker, P.C., Indianapolis
Volunteer Activities
Youth soccer and basketball coach, First Baptist Athletics, Indianapolis, Indiana Commissioner, Tennis, 2001 World Police and Fire Games, Indianapolis, Indiana Member, Board of Directors, Park Tudor Alumni Association, 1991-1995 Member, Penrod Society, 1992-present Assistant Commissioner, Soccer, 1987 Pan Am Games, Indianapolis, Indiana Summerlakes Property Owners Association (Board Member 2007-2010, President 2009, 2010) Starfish Initiative, Mentor, 2010 Second Presbyterian Church, Men's Steak Dinner, Chairman 2010 and 2011; Deacon 2012
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