Atty. Stephen J. "Steve" Dutton
Steve has been effectively negotiating, structuring and closing tech transactions from the very infancy of the industry. Steve’s clients include both established and emerging companies and recognizable brands seeking to create and leverage new technological platforms and business models.
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Stephen J. "Steve" Dutton is an attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practforg at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They haand 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1969). Educated at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapoli (J.D., 1969) and Illinois Institute of Technology (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steve has been effectively negotiating, structuring and closing tech transactions from the very infancy of the industry
- Steve’s clients include both established and emerging companies and recognizable brands seeking to create and leverage new technological platforms and business models
- He has negotiated and closed a broad range of technology transactions, ranging from software, technology and IP licensing, cloud computing, SaaS and digital media and distribution to joint ventures and developments, strategic alliances, mergers, asset transactions and other forms of monetization
- Steve began his career advising on securities, tax and M&A matters, which led to his work on financing major transactions
- Over his four decades of practice, Steve has also advised on complex financing, large securitization of financial assets and wholesale mortgage transactions
- In addition, he counsels utility clients on various transactions including the purchase and sale of generating assets, power purchase agreements and other transactions related to generating and storage facilities.An outstanding and proven negotiator and draftsman, Steve understands how deals should be structured to benefit both sides — particularly his clients
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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