About

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Dentons litigation team delivers creative, trial-ready counsel who provide effective and business-savvy representation to clients across nearly every industry and geography. We handle—and win excellent results—in the full range of complex, high-stakes commercial litigation, including class action defense, M&A and contract disputes, shareholder/investor and partnership disputes, disputes alleging financial misconduct, breaches of duty and/or fraud, disputes over investments or distressed commercial assets, breach of data privacy and cybersecurity, and professional liability.


We hold ourselves to extremely high standards of quality, and offer our clients not only an impressive track record of courtroom success before judges and juries, but also a deep knowledge of the business issues and regulatory framework facing our clients’ industries. Our globally recognized and sophisticated deal-side, regulatory, product and finance lawyers partner with our litigators and our clients to provide efficient and seamlessly integrated legal counsel. While many firms have general commercial litigation experience, the Dentons team stands out for our exceptional depth and breadth.


Dentons has distinguished itself as the choice for companies facing high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters across the globe. With more than 1,300 litigators worldwide, we are relentless advocates with deep experience.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Indiana
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Dentons maintains a strong reputation for its handling of trial and appellate cases such as IP disputes, professional liability claims and white-collar criminal defense. It offers notable litigation capabilities complemented by deep regulatory experience. The firm draws on a strong regional presence to represent business clients in regional and national litigation and appellate proceedings. Its sector expertise covers the healthcare, insurance and finance industries, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons defended American Health Network of Indiana against claims of forgery, counterfeiting, deception, unfair competition, negligence and defamation by a former physician.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Karl Mulvaney
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Karl Mulvaney
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Senior Statespeople

Karl Mulvaney is recognized for his appellate practice, within which he handles a broad range of subjects, including insurance coverage disputes. He has further capabilities in annexation disputes.

J. Richard Kiefer
2
J. Richard Kiefer
2
Band 2

Richard Kiefer undertakes complex criminal cases including healthcare fraud, money laundering, tax fraud and antitrust matters.

Meg Christensen
2
Meg Christensen
2
Band 2

Meg Christensen is an experienced appellate lawyer and leader of Dentons' Indianapolis office. She is adept at handling commercial disputes and insurance coverage cases, among others.

James M Hinshaw
3
James M Hinshaw
3
Band 3

James Hinshaw is highly regarded for his presence in complex business disputes. He is particularly experienced handling intellectual property disputes, including trademark infringement cases.

"His professionalism and demeanor gave us comfort throughout the process."

"I appreciate Jim's demeanor, communication style and diligence."

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Indiana

Litigation: Appellate

Karl Mulvaney
S
Karl Mulvaney
S
Senior Statespeople
Meg Christensen
2
Meg Christensen
2
Band 2
Litigation: General Commercial

James M Hinshaw
3
James M Hinshaw
3
Band 3
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

J. Richard Kiefer
2
J. Richard Kiefer
2
Band 2