Thomas J. Jarzyniecki, Jr. - Kightlinger and Gray LLP

TJ Jarzyniecki is a member of Kightlinger & Gray’s five-member Management Committee.. He devotes much of his practice to, and therefore has extensive experience with, fire-related matters. He routinely handles large losses involving fires and explosions causing personal injuries, fatalities and property damage. He uses his more than 30 years of experience to spearhead pre-suit investigations, including evidence preservation, expert retention and early claim evaluation. His trial experience finds him handling cases related to a wide range of products as well as defending fire suppression system installers and inspectors. In addition, he regularly works with insurance companies on a variety of first-party issues. TJ also defends local utility companies in litigation related to personal injury, property damage and wrongful death. Since 2012, TJ has been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list published in Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine.

TJ currently serves as Chair of the Fire Science and Litigation Specialized Litigation Group (SLG) for the Defense Research Institute (DRI). He is also active in the Indiana Chapter of Claims Litigation Management (CLM) and is a member of several other legal and professional associations. TJ frequently writes and speaks on topics related to his practice, in addition to publishing articles.

TJ is also the President of the Glendale Soccer Association, a recreational Youth Soccer organization that serves more than 500 kids for Spring and Fall soccer programs on the Northeast side of Indianapolis.

Author & Speaker
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Involvement

Co-Presenter, "Tips for a Successful Mediation", CLM Educational and Networking Event, December 2015
"Managing Liens and Subrogation in Auto Accident Litigation", National Business Institute (NBI), December 14, 2010
"Fire, Explosion & Casualty Cases", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), June 11, 2010
"Power Outage: Limitations on Use of National Codes and Standards in Actions against Electric Utilities", Indiana Civil Litigation Review, 2010
"Initial Investigations and Subrogation Basics", National Business Institute (NBI) Teleconference, November 12, 2009
"Punitive Damages" and "Negotiating Strategies", National Business Institute (NBI), November 5, 2009
Panelist, "Products Liability", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF), 2009
"Defense Strategies in Personal Injury Cases", National Business Institute (NBI), 2008
"Retaining Experts the Right Way", National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) National Conference, 2007
"How to Become an Expert on Experts", National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Indiana Chapter, 2006
"Tripartite Relationship", Insurance Institute of Indiana, 2005
"Powerful Evidence in Indiana Civil Litigation", National Business Institute (NBI), 2004
"Claims Investigations", National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) Indiana Chapter, 2004
"Fire Litigation", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) Indiana Litigation Institute, 2004
"Defense Seminar Case Law Update", Insurance Institute of Indiana, 2003
"What's Mine is Yours", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) Subrogation Law Seminar, 2003
"Fire Litigation", Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) Indiana Litigation Institute, 2002
"Initial Investigation Considerations", Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters Society (CPCU) I-Day, 2001

Selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list published in Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine (2022)
Selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers list published in Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine (2012-2018)
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating – by Martindale-Hubbell

Memberships

Defense Research Institute (DRI)-Fire Science Specialized Litigation Group
Defense Research Institute (DRI)-Product Liability Steering Committee
Lawyer's Club
Indianapolis Bar Association (IBA)
Managing Partners Forum
National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) - Chapter Chair, 2004-Present
Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA)
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI) - Product Liability Section Chair, 2003