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There are many lawyers who call themselves litigators. However, few have tried as many jury trials as Johnson & Bell shareholder, Edward W. Hearn. Mr. Hearn as tried to verdict over 150 jury trials in both state and federal court. That is why the Indiana Jury Verdict Reporter has selected Mr. Hearn as one of its “Most Prolific Trial Attorneys” numerous years since 2000.
He has represented both individuals and also large, multi-million-dollar companies as well as emerging and middle-market companies, amusement parks, product manufacturers, employers, employees and professionals. In an age of specialization in legal practice, Mr. Hearn has handled a large variety of civil matters including, personal injury, product liability, commercial, real estate, transportation, employment, civil rights and professional malpractice. He has also handled insurance coverage litigation and declaratory judgment matters.
Mr. Hearn’s vast trial experience allows him a unique ability to handle litigation for clients in a way that prepares his clients’ cases and the evidence that supports them in a manner that can be more effectively presented to a jury if the need arises. This includes preparation of witnesses for deposition and trial in manners that use this trial experience to adequately equip them to handle tough questioning by adverse counsel. This pre-trial strategy also places cases in a favorable posture for settlement opportunities.
Mr. Hearn also has an active appellate practice and has argued cases in the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Click here to view one of Mr. Hearn’s appellate arguments before the Indiana Court of Appeals in a case where Mr. Hearn was successful in having a trial court bar a Plaintiff’s accident reconstructionist from trial.
In his spare time, Mr. Hearn competes in powerboat competitions. Click here to view a recent article about an event where Mr. Hearn competed in a race with one of his daughters.
