J. Joseph Tanner |
Partner
joe.tanner@bakerd.com
Professional Experience
Joe Tanner counsels clients on a wide range of product liability issues, including trial and litigation strategies, dispute resolution, media relations and preventive counseling. He represents global and regional manufacturers in numerous state, federal and appellate courts throughout the United States and Canada. In doing so, Joe has defended a variety of products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, motor and recreational vehicles and components, and industrial machinery.
Joe has particularly extensive experience in defending medical devices and pharmaceuticals, including serving as national trial counsel to one of the largest orthopedic device manufacturers in the world. Joe, who is the chair of Baker & Daniels’ product liability group, has developed significant expertise and has spoken on the proper use of and the exclusion of experts in federal and state product liability actions. He and the product liability group maintain uncompromised focus on quality client service, and they team with our clients to find the most effective and efficient solutions to the complex issues they face.
Joe’s legal experience also includes shareholder actions, franchise disputes, construction lawsuits and other commercial litigation. He also enjoys representing clients in international arbitrations abroad, as well as counseling Chinese clients that have international business ventures and U.S. clients that have interests in China.
Representative Experience
- Lytle v. Ford Motor Company, 814 N.E.2d 301 (Ind. Ct. App.)
- American National Fire Ins. Co. v. Rose Acre Farms, Inc., 107 F.3rd 451 (7th Cir.)
- Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., v. Fru-Con Construction Corp., 101 F.3rd 63 (7th Cir.)
Honors
- Indiana Super Lawyers — Civil Litigation Defense, 2008-10
- The Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation, 2007-11
- Benchmark Litigation — Products Liability, 2008-10
- Indiana Law Review — Executive Editor, 1986-87
Civic Activities
- International Center of Indianapolis, Inc. — Board Member and Past President
- Zionsville Rotary Club — Board Member and Past President
- Zionsville Youth Soccer Association — Past President and Board Member
- Boys and Girls Club of Zionsville — Former Board Member
Professional Associations
- Product Liability Advisory Council — Sustaining Member
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- International Bar Association
Publications