John P. Fischer

John P. Fischer

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Indianapolis, Indiana
28+ years experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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Contact Information

11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535
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Bio

Insurance coverage adviser and litigator John Fischer represents business and individual clients in negotiating the terms of their liability policies, as well as in pre-lawsuit counseling, negotiating insurance coverage for claims, and litigation involving coverage disputes, all on behalf of policyholders.John represents businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies who have failed to provide the coverage they promised. John’s experience in the area of insurance coverage is wide-ranging, and includes pursuing carriers for failure to pay pollution, property damage and business insurance claims. He has also litigated and resolved issues involving settlements within stated policy limits, and defended client interests in the event of insurance agent or broker negligence.An experienced litigator, John has helped clients obtain settlements in major claims involving general liability, pollution liability, property, D&O, E&O and cyber insurance-related matters. He has assisted clients by advocating and negotiating multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for clients who were wrongfully denied the benefits of their policies.Thorough and diligent, John’s familiarity with many major carriers, procedures and decision-making processes often allows him to anticipate their next move. A skilled writer and negotiator, John knows his cases inside and out in order to negotiate or litigate a result that meets the client’s objectives.Notably, John has presented seminar lectures on bad faith issues in the insurance context. He has participated in BT ValueWorks’ Legal Project Management (LPM) training and applies LPM techniques to the delivery of legal service. Insurance coverage adviser and litigator John Fischer represents business and individual clients in negotiating the terms of their liability policies, as well as in pre-lawsuit counseling, negotiating insurance coverage for claims, and litigation involving coverage disputes, all on behalf of policyholders. John represents businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies who have failed to provide the coverage they promised. John’s experience in the area of insurance coverage is wide-ranging, and includes pursuing carriers for failure to pay pollution, property damage and business insurance claims. He has also litigated and resolved issues involving settlements within stated policy limits, and defended client interests in the event of insurance agent or broker negligence. An experienced litigator, John has helped clients obtain settlements in major claims involving general liability, pollution liability, property, D&O, E&O and cyber insurance-related matters. He has assisted clients by advocating and negotiating multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for clients who were wrongfully denied the benefits of their policies. Thorough and diligent, John’s familiarity with many major carriers, procedures and decision-making processes often allows him to anticipate their next move. A skilled writer and negotiator, John knows his cases inside and out in order to negotiate or litigate a result that meets the client’s objectives. Notably, John has presented seminar lectures on bad faith issues in the insurance context. He has participated in BT ValueWorks’ Legal Project Management (LPM) training and applies LPM techniques to the delivery of legal service.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Indianapolis Bar Association, Bar Leader Series Program inaugural class, 2003
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2017-2019

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017

Education

  • Indiana University Bloomington, J.D., graduated 1997
  • University of Notre Dame, B.A., graduated 1993

Reviews

B

Brandon Hernandez

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through a complex insurance coverage dispute

John Fischer provided exceptional counsel during a difficult liability claim our business faced. His deep knowledge of insurance law, honed over nearly three decades, was immediately evident. He expertly navigated the policy negotiations, securing a favorable resolution without the need for protracted litigation. His professionalism and strategic foresight, qualities clearly recognized by his inclusion in Best Lawyers, were invaluable. We felt completely secure with his representation from start to finish.

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