Darren focuses his practice on resolving business and commercial disputes. Darren represents financial institutions, manufacturers, public utilities, and other businesses in a variety of disputes, including breach of contract actions, director and officer liability claims, securities disputes, and disputes relating to trade secrets and covenants not to compete. Darren also serves as loss-prevention counsel to Frost Brown Todd, providing advice on professional responsibility issues.
Represent banks in disputes arising under the Uniform Commercial Code and consumer protection laws.
Represent manufacturers in breach of contract and breach of warranty claims.
Represent public utilities in disputes related to fuel-supply contracts and land-use rights.
Represent owners, directors, and officers of businesses in suits alleging securities violations and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Represent businesses in disputes relating to use of trade secrets.
Represent businesses in disputes relating to scope and enforceability of restrictive covenants.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2004, magna cum laude
Purdue University, B.A., 1995, English and Philosophy, with distinction
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Honorable Deborah L. Cook
U.S. Supreme Court
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
The Best Lawyers in Americaยฎ, Commercial Litigation, 2024; Energy Law, 2024
Chambers USA,ย Recognized Practitioner,ย Litigation: General Commercial, 2018
Selected for inclusion inย Indiana Super Lawyersยฎ,ย 2016-2022
Selected for inclusion inย Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Starsยฎ, 2012โ2015
Junior Achievement of Central Indiana, Indyโs Best and Brightest Finalist, Law, 2010
International Association of Defense Counsel, Trial Academy Graduate, 2010
Indianapolis Bar Association, Bar Leader Series Class VI, 2008-2009
Order of the Coif, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2004
Notes and Comments Editor, Indiana Law Journal, 2003โ2004
Chancellorโs Fellow, Indiana University Maurer School of Law, 2001-2004
Phi Beta Kappa, Purdue University, 1995
American Bar Association
Indiana State Bar Association
Indianapolis Bar Association
McKinney-Shepard Indianapolis Inn of Court
Hope Academy High School, Board Member, 2022 to present
Michele for IPS, campaign committee treasurer, 2018
Community Montessori School, Inc., board of directors, 2014-2018
Riley Cheer Guild, Inc., board of directors, 2008-2014
Indianapolis Bar Foundation, distinguished fellow, 2012
Ethics Committee, Member
August 16, 2023
August 2, 2023
December 5, 2022
September 30, 2022