Terry concentrates his practice in the area of construction law. His practice includes contract review and negotiation, contract preparation, risk management, litigation, claims avoidance, and general construction advice to all participants in the construction industry.
Terry is a Fellow and current President of the American College of Construction Lawyers. He is a frequent speaker for construction and commercial groups and has lectured and written numerous articles for construction industry groups and professional organizations. Terry is also a mediator and arbitrator of construction and commercial disputes.
Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1981
Denison University, B.A., 1978, Economics and English
The Best Lawyers in America®: “Lawyer of the Year,” 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2024; Construction Law, 2005-2025; Commercial Litigation, 2007-2025; Litigation—Construction, 2011-2025
Selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers®, 2007-2025
Named to Lexology Index: Thought Leaders USA, Construction, 2024-2026
Named to Lexology Index: Who’s Who Legal, Construction, 2021-2024
American College of Construction Lawyers, President, 2025-2026; Fellow; former Treasurer and Board of Governors Member; former Co-Chair of Insurance Committee
American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Industry, former Chair, 2013-2014; former Chair of Technology Committee, 2010-2012; Governing Committee, 2008-2011; Division 7 Chairperson, 2003-2005; TIPS Fidelity/Surety Law Committee; and Construction Litigation Committee
Indiana Constructors, Inc.
Asphalt Paving Association of Indiana, Education Committee
Associated General Contractors of Indiana
Surety Association of Indiana
Indiana State Bar Association, 1981-present
March 27, 2023 | Publications
Indiana did not permit mechanic’s liens on a “supplier-to-supplier” basis for many years. Supp...
May 22, 2018 | Experience
Recently, Superior Steel, Inc. and Ben Hur Construction Company, Inc. collected a $1.1 million judgm...