Atty. D. Randall "Randy" Brown
Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation. For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S.
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D. Randall "Randy" Brown is a patent, copyright, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Manchester University (B.S., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation
- For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Randy is chair of the firm's Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office
- Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation disciplines, Randy’s experience ranges from class action, shareholder and contract disputes to patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and unfair competition claims
- Randy thrives under the constant challenge of high-stakes litigation
- Appreciated for making smart choices at every turn, Randy’s common sense, intuition and knowledge of human nature and the law, honed over years of practice, allow him to think quickly and accurately under pressure both in and out of court
- A strategist at his core, Randy analyzes what drives the behavior underlying each lawsuit in order to best leverage his client’s position
- His personal commitment to preparation is supported by his proven skill in connecting with judges and juries alike
- Honest, direct and able to establish immediate credibility, Randy’s personable and fact-based advocacy make him a persuasive trial attorney
- Randy understands both the art and science of jury trials, and is one of the firm’s “go-to” partners in the use of trial graphics and electronically displayed evidence
- Notably, Randy also serves as national defense counsel for major companies faced with large scale class action claims
- Randy knows the difficult reality of thwarting class action suits and works diligently with his clients to identify and mitigate exposure to such claims
- He is valued for his aggressive defense tactics designed to resolve class actions before they snowball into significant financial and public exposure
- Randy’s ability to design, manage and properly execute the right defense is relied upon by clients when seeking class settlement or dismissal of the suit at the class certification stage
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D. Randall "Randy" Brown's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Randall "Randy" Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
D. Randall "Randy" Brown is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Indiana →
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Randall "Randy" Brown is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
D. Randall "Randy" Brown is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Wayne 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 substantive 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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