About Jeffrey R. Gaither

Jeff Gaither is the managing partner of Bose McKinney & Evans and a partner in the Litigation Group, representing clients in complex commercial litigation, appeals and arbitrations. His trial experience includes class actions, shareholder derivative suits, and individual actions in state and federal courts. Jeff has represented clients in a variety of liability matters, including trade secrets, business torts, unfair competition, corporate contracts, securities litigation, fraud and RICO matters, false advertising, franchise and distributor matters, and minority shareholder and fiduciary duty claims. He is a frequent speaker on business litigation and related topics.

Indianapolis Mayor Joseph Hogsett appointed Jeff to the Indianapolis Airport Authority Board in 2017. In addition, he is chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone. Also a member of the Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC) Board of Directors, Jeff was elected chair of the Executive Committee of GIPC for 2016 and 2017. Founded in 1965, GIPC is a private, non-profit and non-partisan organization focused on strengthening Indianapolis through strategic community initiatives.

Jeff is admitted to practice law in Indiana, the U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth and Seventh Circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Honors / Awards

The Best Lawyers in America (Commercial Litigation, 2008-2026); Indiana Super Lawyers (Business Litigation, 2011-2021); AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Indiana Law Review staff (Indiana University School of Law)

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 1
    • Business and Commercial Litigation

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Served as acquisition group's lead counsel in fraud
    breach of contract litigation concerning $23 million in losses incurred in corporate acquisition. Served as national lead defense counsel coordinating the defense of $450 million securities fraud
    contract claims involving over 50 separate actions
    class actions. Served as officer
    directors' lead defense counsel in national securities fraud class action involving the sale of $150 million in debentures. Served as lead defense counsel for officers, directors
    general counsel in corporate mismanagement
    fiduciary duty litigation. Served as officer
    directors' lead defense counsel in shareholders' derivative suit for violation of banking regulations
    insider loan regulations. Served as lead defense counsel in federal racketeering litigation concerning thoroughbred race horse syndications. Served as plaintiffs' lead class counsel in $53 million securities fraud litigation.
    Transactions
    Served as acquisition group's lead counsel in fraud and breach of contract litigation concerning $23 million in losses incurred in corporate acquisition; Served as national lead defense counsel coordinating the defense of $450 million securities fraud and contract claims involving over 50 separate actions and class actions; Served as officer and directors' lead defense counsel in national securities fraud class action involving the sale of $150 million in debentures; Served as lead defense counsel for officers, directors and general counsel in corporate mismanagement and fiduciary duty litigation; Served as officer and directors' lead defense counsel in shareholders' derivative suit for violation of banking regulations and insider loan regulations; Served as lead defense counsel in federal racketeering litigation concerning thoroughbred race horse syndications. Served as plaintiffs' lead class counsel in $53 million securities fraud litigation.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Indiana
    United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
    United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
    Memberships

    Appointments / Memberships

    Member: Indianapolis Airport Authority Board
    Board of Directors of the Greater Indianapolis Foreign Trade Zone (chair)
    Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (chair of the Executive Committee, 2016, 2017)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Indiana University,
    Class of 1980
    B.S.
    Public Affairs
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1958
    Indianapolis, Indiana, April 30, 1958
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Jeffrey R. Gaither was admitted in 1983 to the State of Indiana.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Jeffrey R. Gaither has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Bose McKinney & Evans LLP has 100 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Jeffrey R. Gaither attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Jeffrey R. Gaither is the Managing Partner of the firm.