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Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage, Business Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

focused on Business, Construction, and Insurance

Indianapolis, IN

Trusted business attorney serving Indianapolis.

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Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Insurance.

Based in
Indianapolis, INDIANA
Experience
attorney
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Business · Construction · Insurance
  • Handles Business, Construction, and Insurance matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Indianapolis) (2025).

About Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage: Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Insurance.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage

Andrew concentrates on business, construction, insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Andrew takes business matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Construction cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Andrew takes construction matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Andrew takes insurance matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Andrew takes litigation matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Andrew takes personal injury matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrew agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage — Attorney of Indiana business experience

Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Insurance.

Andrew J. Detherage is a partner in the Indianapolis and Los Angeles offices of Barnes & Thornburg. Andrew serves on the firm's Management Committee. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and California. He also is co-chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Group, which was named by Law360 as a 'Practice Group of the Year.'

Andrew represents clients in litigated matters throughout the United States and has appeared in courts in more than 35 states. His practice concentrates on insurance coverage matters for policyholders, complex commercial disputes, and toxic torts defense. He currently serves as national counsel for clients in sophisticated insurance coverage litigation, commercial litigation, and toxic tort matters.

In 2015, Andrew represented a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and secured a $204 million jury verdict after a six-week trial relating to flood losses. The verdict included both covered losses and consequential damages in excess of the coverage limits.

Andrew has written papers and spoken at seminars on insurance coverage, expert witnesses, and trial preparation. Since 2007, he has been included in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of bet-the-company litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. In 2017, Andrew was recognized as a "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in insurance law. He is also included on the Indiana Super Lawyers list and ranked among the top litigation attorneys since 2011 in Chambers USA. In 2011, Andrew was named a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. In 2015, he was recognized as a Law360 MVP for his work in insurance litigation.

Andrew is a native of Indiana. He received his B.A. in economics and criminal justice with highest distinction from Indiana University-Bloomington, and his J.D., summa cum laude, from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where he was an associate editor of the Indiana Law Review.

Andrew served as president of the board of directors of Big Brothers of Greater Indianapolis (2000-2001) and continues to serve as a member of the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. He also serves as a member of the board and secretary of the Indianapolis Tennis Championships, Inc. Andrew was also named a fellow for the Litigation Counsel of America in 2011. He is a past president and arts fair chairman of the Penrod Society, a local arts organization.

Andrew's approach to business cases

Andrew J. Detherage is a partner in the Indianapolis and Los Angeles offices of Barnes & Thornburg. Andrew serves on the firm's Management Committee. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and California. He also is co-chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Group, which was named by Law360 as a 'Practice Group of the Year.' Andrew represents clients in litigated matters…

Clients Andrew works with

Andrew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and insurance matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage's legal education and bar admissions

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

    J.D. · 1990

  • Indiana University Bloomington

    B.A. · 1987

Jurisdictions

Andrew's state bar admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana Bar

    ACTIVE

  • California, Californ

    ACTIVE

Andrew studied at J.D. in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and B.A. in Indiana University Bloomington.

Law school and academic background

Andrew completed J.D. in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and B.A. in Indiana University Bloomington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrew runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage

Andrew has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Indianapolis)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Indianapolis)

    2019

  • Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Indianapolis)

    2017

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Indianapolis)

    2013

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Indianapolis) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Indianapolis) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Indianapolis) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Construction (Indianapolis) (2013). Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Locations

Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage's office in Indianapolis

Andrew's primary office is at 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-3535. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

11 South Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-3535

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Hiring guide

How to hire Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Andrew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrew

Andrew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Andrew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Andrew J. "Andy" Detherage

  • How much does it cost to hire Andrew for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Andrew offer a free consultation?

    Andrew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrew's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Andrew's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Andrew take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?

    Andrew is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andrew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrew?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Andrew accepting new business clients right now?

    Andrew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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