Jannie Steck’s practice primarily focuses on motor carriers across the country on trial court litigation involving highway accident claims, wrongful death, and bodily injury claims. She regularly defends motor carriers and other transportation companies in state and federal trial court litigation in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. She has defended clients in multiple jury and bench trials and regularly assists clients with emergency rapid response to accidents. She also serves as National Defense Counsel and excess monitoring counsel for several motor carriers.

She also regularly litigates and arbitrates insurance coverage matters and commercial and business disputes. As part of her litigation practice, Ms. Steck represents transportation companies in litigation involving contract and other commercial disputes in court and arbitration proceedings. She also regularly advises clients on insurance coverage matters and represents transportation clients in insurance coverage disputes.

Her experience includes:

• Assisting clients with emergency response to catastrophic and fatality accidents and post-accident investigations.
• Defending motor carriers in lawsuits involving negligence and punitive damages claims in state and federal court litigation from inception through trial.
• Serving as national defense counsel to motor carriers and assisting on litigation matters across the country.
• Advising clients on insurance coverage issues and litigation insurance coverage disputes.

• DePauw University, B.A.
• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law