Atty. Robert D. MacGill

Atty. Robert D. MacGill

Trial lawyer Robert MacGill has represented Fortune 50 companies, city and state governments, businesses with high-stakes legal issues, and top athletes in resolving complicated matters through negotiation or trial. Rob's trial and appellate results are found in a variety of reported cases.

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About Robert D. MacGill at a glance

Robert D. MacGill is an attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practforg at MacGill PC. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1981). Educated at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapoli (J.D., 1981) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Trial lawyer Robert MacGill has represented Fortune 50 companies, city and state governments, businesses with high-stakes legal issues, and top athletes in resolving complicated matters through negotiation or trial
  • Rob's trial and appellate results are found in a variety of reported cases
  • Rob represents U.S. and foreign-domiciled companies at trial and before appellate courts throughout the country
  • He has represented clients in antitrust matters pending throughout the United States
  • He has served as national counsel to industrial, agricultural, real estate, and transportation organizations
  • His responsibilities in those roles have included defending national class actions and cases with high-dollar verdict potential
  • State and city governments have retained Rob to resolve or defend complex claims involving massive potential compensation or controversial government policies
  • Rob has been recognized as a Benchmark Litigation Star for 2025 and as a 2025 Thomson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer
  • Rob's trial verdicts for claimant companies have been reported in the National Law Journal and by ALM's Top 100 Verdicts
  • He recently secured a judgment in Delaware in a patent and trade secret dispute which qualified as a Top 100 Verdict for 2019
  • This is Rob’s second Top 100 Verdict in recent years
  • His work has been featured on NBC and CBS, and in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The National Law Journal, The London Times, USA Today, The Economist, and the Dow Jones News Service
  • Rob has served his community in a variety of ways in the not-for-profit sector
  • He has served on Boards of Directors for multiple companies during his career
  • He is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the United States Supreme Court, and numerous federal trial and appellate courts throughout the country
  • Rob has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America since 2003
  • In the 2026 edition, he has been recognized for his work in Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Class Action Defendants’ Litigation, and Railroad Law

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practforg law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Common questions about Robert D. MacGill

Where is Robert D. MacGill's law office located?
Robert D. MacGill's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is MacGill PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Robert D. MacGill practiced law?
Robert D. MacGill has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Robert D. MacGill go to law school?
Robert D. MacGill earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.S., 1978).
How can I contact Robert D. MacGill for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert D. MacGill receiandd?
Robert D. MacGill's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapoli
- 1981
B.S.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1978

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Railroad Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1981

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