Justin T. Boren

Justin T. Boren

Partner

Justin is a seasoned trial attorney and trusted advisor with over a decade of experience in both civil and criminal litigation. Since joining the firm in 2014, Justin has built a reputation as a relentless courtroom advocate and a pragmatic problem solver — someone who doesn’t just know the law but knows how to use it to get real results.

In his criminal defense practice, Justin has defended clients in the full range of cases — from misdemeanors to high-level felonies — including numerous homicide and drug dealing charges. He has tried and won cases at every level, securing acquittals in charges as serious as attempted murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death, and major narcotics offenses. His courtroom presence, deep preparation, and ability to connect with juries have made him a go-to criminal defense attorney across Southern Indiana.

On the civil side, Justin represents clients in personal injury, business litigation, and
administrative matters. In 2019, he was named a Top 40 Litigation Lawyer Under 40 in Indiana by the American Society of Legal Advocates. His civil caseload is diverse, but unified by one trait: Justin’s ability to leverage his litigation background to develop smart, aggressive strategies tailored to each client’s goals.

Justin also works closely with small business owners and entrepreneurs—not just as an attorney, but as a strategic advisor. An owner of multiple businesses himself, he counsels clients through the sale, acquisition, and restructuring of businesses, bringing legal clarity and creative insight to complex decisions. His litigation background gives him a unique edge in transactional work: he knows where deals can go wrong and helps clients avoid costly missteps before they happen.

Before becoming an attorney, Justin worked in the transportation industry as a
commercial vehicle operator and in corporate aviation. Today, he brings that same discipline and systems-thinking to his legal practice. As an instrument-rated pilot, he’s trained to assess risk, manage complexity, and remain composed under pressure — skills that serve him well in high-stakes litigation and business negotiations alike. Justin applies those skills in his civil practice, where he is frequently sought after by towing and recovery companies to represent them in claims against shipping companies and insurance carriers.

Justin is also known for his strong command of legal technology and its practical application in litigation. He has led his firm’s adoption of modern tools to streamline case management, digital evidence review, and client communication. In both criminal and civil matters, he’s often brought in on cases involving internet crimes, digital fraud,
or large-scale electronic discovery. From analyzing metadata to managing terabytes of evidence, Justin combines legal insight with technical fluency to handle complex cases with efficiency and precision.

Justin earned both his undergraduate and law degrees from Indiana University, including extensive international study in Europe. He attended the University of Hamburg School of Law in Germany focusing in transportation law, where he was published in the European Journal of Law Reform for his work on the criminal prosecution of piracy on the high seas and international import and export. Fluent in both German and Norwegian, Justin has continued to serve international clients, including translating legal and medical documents and handling contractual disputes abroad.

When he’s not in the courtroom or advising clients, Justin is likely exploring one of his many hobbies—aviation, cycling, snow skiing, scuba diving, triathlons, or traveling the world. His passion for learning and pushing boundaries is reflected in everything he does, professionally and personally.