Stephanie L. Gutwein

ERISA Litigation

Stephanie represents commercial clients, benefit plans and plan fiduciaries, third-party administrators, and insurance companies in disputes arising under ERISA, 29 U.S.C. § 1001, et seq., including those related to:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
• Employee pension and welfare plans
• Long-term disability plans
• Severance plans
• Qualified domestic relations orders
• Multiemployer pension plans
• Equity awards

Constitutional Litigation

Stephanie advises and represents clients in disputes concerning federal, state and local agency decision-making and claims arising under the United States and Indiana constitutions, including claims arising under:

• The Due Process Clause
• The Equal Protection Clause and the Equal Privileges and Immunities Clause
• The dormant Commerce Clause
• The Fifth Amendment’s prohibition on inverse condemnation

Commercial Litigation

Stephanie’s work includes:

• Representing commercial clients in breach of contract, commercial tort, Uniform Commercial Code, product liability and trade secret disputes
• Representing fiduciaries and family members in disputes involving closely held corporations

Insurance Litigation

In the insurance sector, Stephanie represents large and small commercial clients in insurance coverage disputes and advises commercial clients on their rights under insurance agreements.

Industry Experience

Stephanie has represented corporations, closely held shareholders, governmental agencies and entities, nonprofits, insurance companies, benefit plans and individuals and families.