Atty. Tom O'Gara
Tom O’Gara is a partner in the Bose McKinney & Evans Environmental Group. His practice is focused on environmental litigation with an emphasis on prosecuting or defending cost recovery and contribution actions involving private parties and defending and resolving claims brought by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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Tom O'Gara is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on litigation and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1972) and Indiana (1996). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1996) and DePauw University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Affiliations / Recognitions: American Bar Association. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tom O’Gara is a partner in the Bose McKinney & Evans Environmental Group
- His practice is focused on environmental litigation with an emphasis on prosecuting or defending cost recovery and contribution actions involving private parties and defending and resolving claims brought by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- He also advises clients on evaluating environmental risks and protecting themselves from potential liabilities in connection with real estate transactions and development projects involving Brownfields or other recognized environmental conditions
- Tom has represented many policyholders in securing their insurance coverage rights both prior to or following litigation and has successfully negotiated and obtained numerous favorable settlements of disputed insurance coverage claims
- His insurance coverage practice includes many notable victories relating to the duty to defend, bad faith, environmental response costs, and D&O coverage
- He represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of litigation in both state and federal courts
- Prior to joining Bose McKinney & Evans, Tom was a partner at an Indianapolis law firm, where he focused on complex civil, commercial, and environmental litigation, in addition to representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes
- Honors / Awards Best Lawyers in America Environmental Law (2015-2023) and Environmental Litigation (2016-2023) Appointments / Memberships Tom is a member of the Environmental Law and Litigation sections of the Indiana State Bar Association and a member of the Environmental Law, Insurance Coverage and Litigation sections of the Indianapolis Bar Association
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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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 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 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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