Experienced Litigators And Advocates Serving Clients Across Indiana

Litigation Services You Can Rely On

Last updated on March 23, 2026

Do you know what it takes to never get into a fight? To never have a disruptive disagreement? It takes giving in a lot, especially when you don’t need to. However, in business, you don’t have the luxury of taking the easy path. You need to confront some disputes head-on. And we can help with that.

At Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP, we are experienced trial lawyers who make up our firm’s litigation section. We are able to appropriately pursue and successfully defend claims on behalf of our clients in all forums, including those below.

Appeals

Unfortunately, litigation often reaches the Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court, and federal appellate courts. We are able to handle appeals and have done so successfully in both state and federal courts. We are appellate attorneys who have extensive experience practicing before appellate courts, and most of us have backgrounds as state and federal court clerks.

Commercial And Business Litigation

We represent many commercial and business clients in the state of Indiana and throughout the Midwest. Representing businesses involves both defending and pursuing claims on behalf of our clients. At Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP, we continue to meet the needs of our commercial and business clients by offering them litigation support in state and federal courts.

Employment, Labor And Pension Disputes

Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP lawyers began providing labor-relations counseling, negotiation and litigation services to clientele soon after the adoption of the National Labor Relations Act in 1947. Our firm provides representation to labor-relations clients, such as electric utilities, manufacturing and distribution industries, and individuals, in several states.

Representation has included union certification and decertification petitions, unfair labor practices, discrimination complaints, grievance arbitration proceedings, the negotiation of collective-bargaining agreements and the development of employment policies. We have argued labor issues before the National Labor Relations Board as well as state and federal courts.

Our firm dedicates substantial resources to protecting the interests of our clients in all types of employment discrimination claims before governmental agencies and state and federal courts. Partners of the firm have conducted more than three dozen labor relations and employment seminars across the country for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and state electric and telephone utility associations.

Insurance Disputes And Claims

At Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP, we represent policyholders and individuals in many insurance disputes. Our representation ranges from personal injury and life insurance claims to homeowner fire loss claims. While we have represented insurance companies in disputes, we concentrate our practice on representing individuals with insurance claims.

For all our clients, we prepare to take each case as far as necessary for success. We’ve developed a significant reputation for standing firm against insurance companies and upholding our client’s rights to secure fair settlements.

Utility Litigation

On occasion, in this mostly unregulated utility industry, parties resort to the courts and other tribunals to resolve important issues. We utilize our extensive litigation experience to obtain the best results possible in cases involving all types of utilities.

FAQs

Q: What types of disputes does your litigation team handle?

A: We represent clients in appeals, commercial and business disputes, employment, labor and pension matters, insurance disputes and claims, and utility litigation in Indiana and throughout the Midwest.Q: Do you handle appeals in state and federal courts? A: Yes. Our appellate attorneys brief and argue cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court, and federal appellate courts.

Q: When should I involve appellate counsel?

A: As early as possible—ideally during trial or immediately after judgment—so we can preserve issues, assess post‑trial motions, and plan an effective appellate strategy.

Q: What is the difference between trial litigation and an appeal?

A: Trials focus on presenting evidence and facts to a judge or jury. Appeals review legal errors based on the existing record; new evidence is generally not allowed.

Q: Do you represent both plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes?

A: Yes. We both pursue and defend claims for commercial and business clients in state and federal courts.

Reach Out To A Confident Team

Litigation is about moving into a dispute with the confidence that you’ll get the result you want. It’s not a guarantee, by any means, but without that confidence, success could be elusive. Have the confidence to reach out to us by calling 317-269-2500 or sending an email using this form.