Evan Rutter concentrates the majority of his practice representing businesses and individuals in high-stakes, complex commercial litigation matters. His representation has spanned from Fortune 50 companies to small business owners in both state and federal courts throughout the country in a variety of legal matters including contract disputes, corporate governance disputes, FINRA arbitration and securities litigation, and numerous consumer protection statutes. He also has extensive experience representing clients in product liability and tort cases involving serious injury and wrongful death, including representing some of the nation’s largest auto and medical device manufacturers.
- Secured summary judgment on behalf of RV retailer against contract, warranty, and deceptive sales and trade practices claims.
- Successfully defended numerous FCRA claims as lead counsel for a national consumer reporting agency in federal court.
- Successfully defended global leader in metal additive design and manufacturing through eight-day arbitration related to breach of contract claims.
- Successfully defended Fortune 500 financial services company against claims of negligence in distribution of estate assets.
- Secured summary judgment on behalf of medical device manufacturer against claims of product liability resulting in death.
- Represented Fortune 50 health insurance provider in False Claims Act qui tam action.
- Indiana Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2026: Business Litigation)
- Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” (2023-present: Commercial Litigation; 2026: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants)
- Indianapolis Bar Association Bar Leader Series Class XXII
- Indiana State Bar Association, member
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Litigation Section Executive Committee
- Hamilton County Bar Association, member
- American Bar Association, member