Thomas J. Bemenderfer

Associate Indianapolis

Summary

Tom is an associate in Taft’s Litigation practice group, where he focuses on commercial litigation, including contract disputes and breach of warranty matters. He has experience providing guidance through all phases of trial preparation, and he has represented clients in a wide variety of matters in both state and federal courts. As part of his litigation practice, Tom has presented oral argument in an appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and served as trial counsel in a real estate contamination case tried to verdict.

Tom earned his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in public policy studies from The University of Chicago. At UChicago, he played NCAA football for the Maroons Football team, lettering four times.

Awards

  • Honoree, Best Lawyers® “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation (2024 – 2025)

All Service Areas

Education

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (2018)
  • The University of Chicago (2014)

    Bachelor of Arts, Public Policy Studies

Admissions

  • State - Indiana
  • Federal - Southern District of Indiana
  • Federal - Northern District of Indiana
  • Federal - 7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Affiliations

  • Indiana State Bar Association

    Member

  • Indianapolis Bar Association

    Member

  • Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

    Member

  • Electric Cooperative Bar Association

    Member

  • Boone County Bar Association

    Member