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| Jeffrey A. Townsend, Partner |
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Jeff Townsend has more than two decades of trial and appellate experience. He represents plaintiffs and defendants in a host of litigation matters involving securities fraud, contract disputes and environmental matters, to name just a few. Jeff represents policyholders in insurance coverage disputes, including a natural gas utility’s claims to its insurers for periods dating back to the early 1900s for the cost of performing environmental cleanups in the tens of millions of dollars. Jeff earned his B.A. (English) from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1980. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Indiana University Indianapolis - Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1988. Jeff was an associate at Baker & Daniels, Fort Wayne from 1988 to 1997. He joined Plews Shadley Racher & Braun in 1997 and was made a partner 2000.
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Practice Areas
- Environmental
- Insurance Coverage
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Significant Cases, Administrative Matters & Transactions
Allen v. Great American Reserve Ins. Co., 766 N.E.2d 1157 (Ind. 2002)
American Home Assur. Co. v. Allen, 814 N.E.2d 662 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004)
Arnold v. City of Terre Haute, 725 N.E.2d 869 (Ind. 2000)
Bloemker v. Detroit Diesel Corp., 687 N.E.2d 358 (Ind. 1997)
Gerrard v. A.J. Gerrard & Co., 285 F.Supp.2d 1331 (S.D. Ga. 2003)
Governmental Interinsurance Exchange v. City of Angola, 8 F.Supp.2d 1120 (N.D. Ind. 1998)
In re Remonstrance Appealing Ordinance Nos. 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007 and 98-008, of Town of Lizton, 769 N.E.2d 622 (Ind. App. 2002)
OEC - Diasonics, Inc. v. Major, 674 N.E.2d 1312 (Ind. 1996)
Reed v. Central Soya Co., Inc., 644 N.E.2d 84 (Ind. 1994)
United Capitol Ins. Co. v. Special Trucks, Inc., 918 F.Supp. 1250 (N.D. Ind. 1996)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
1987
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Author, "The Model Dormant Mineral Interest Act: Limited Practicability," 8 Eastern Min. L. Inst. Page (1987)
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Associations & Memberships
Member, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Former Member, Allen County Bar Association Former Advisory Committee Member and Legal Counsel for Allen County Barrister of the Benjamin Harrison Chapter of the American Inns of Court
Honors
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2009
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Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
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1994
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Graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne Program
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1987
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Associate Editor, Indiana Law Review
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1987
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First Place Winner of the National Legal Writing Competition
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1986
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Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts, Constitutional Law and Business Associations
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Employment History
2000- present Partner, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP (Managing Partner 2008)
1997- 1999 Associate, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun
1988- 1997 Associate, Baker & Daniels, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Volunteer Activities
Member, CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder), Strategic Planning Committee (1995- 1997)
Member, Fort Wayne Community Schools (1996)
Member, Board of Directors, FAME (Foundation for Arts and Music in Elementary Schools) (1995- 1997)
Member, Board of Directors, Fox Island Alliance (Allen County Parks) (1995)
President, Walden Community Homeowners Association (1994-96)
Practice Areas
- Environmental
- Insurance Coverage
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Significant Cases, Administrative Matters & Transactions
Allen v. Great American Reserve Ins. Co., 766 N.E.2d 1157 (Ind. 2002) American Home Assur. Co. v. Allen, 814 N.E.2d 662 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) Arnold v. City of Terre Haute, 725 N.E.2d 869 (Ind. 2000) Bloemker v. Detroit Diesel Corp., 687 N.E.2d 358 (Ind. 1997) Gerrard v. A.J. Gerrard & Co., 285 F.Supp.2d 1331 (S.D. Ga. 2003) Governmental Interinsurance Exchange v. City of Angola, 8 F.Supp.2d 1120 (N.D. Ind. 1998) In re Remonstrance Appealing Ordinance Nos. 98-004, 98-005, 98-006, 98-007 and 98-008, of Town of Lizton, 769 N.E.2d 622 (Ind. App. 2002) OEC - Diasonics, Inc. v. Major, 674 N.E.2d 1312 (Ind. 1996) Reed v. Central Soya Co., Inc., 644 N.E.2d 84 (Ind. 1994) United Capitol Ins. Co. v. Special Trucks, Inc., 918 F.Supp. 1250 (N.D. Ind. 1996)
Publications & Speaking Engagements
1987
Publication
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Author, "The Model Dormant Mineral Interest Act: Limited Practicability," 8 Eastern Min. L. Inst. Page (1987)
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Associations & Memberships
Member, American Bar Association, Section of Litigation
Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Former Member, Allen County Bar Association Former Advisory Committee Member and Legal Counsel for Allen County Barrister of the Benjamin Harrison Chapter of the American Inns of Court
Honors
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2009
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Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
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1994
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Graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne Program
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1987
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Associate Editor, Indiana Law Review
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1987
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First Place Winner of the National Legal Writing Competition
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1986
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Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Torts, Constitutional Law and Business Associations
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Employment History
2000- present Partner, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun LLP (Managing Partner 2008) 1997- 1999 Associate, Plews Shadley Racher & Braun 1988- 1997 Associate, Baker & Daniels, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Volunteer Activities
Member, CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder), Strategic Planning Committee (1995- 1997) Member, Fort Wayne Community Schools (1996) Member, Board of Directors, FAME (Foundation for Arts and Music in Elementary Schools) (1995- 1997) Member, Board of Directors, Fox Island Alliance (Allen County Parks) (1995) President, Walden Community Homeowners Association (1994-96)
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