Anthony R. Jost
Partner
317-955-7152
Biography
Tony Jost represents clients in various aspects of business, and civil litigation, including commercial, real estate, employment, and complex tort litigation in both federal and state court.
He counsels clients in commercial lease drafting, negotiation and enforcement, and real estate and business acquisition and financing. Tony further advises clients as to proper selection and formation of business entities, lender documentation, franchising, state and federal business regulatory matters, and general contractual matters.
Tony represents creditors in all formal bankruptcy proceedings in federal court, provides workout answers and advice on behalf of creditors, prosecutes collection claims, and defends creditors in various aspects, including but not limited to fraudulent conveyance and preference claims.
He provides answers, advice and advocacy in all aspects of business, commercial and litigation affairs with specific emphasis on the finance, health care, governmental, construction, transportation, and telecommunications sectors.
Tony also served on the Firm’s Management Committee from 2013 to 2018.
Community Activity
- United Way’s Capital Projects Fund Initiative Committee
- Committee Member, Current
- Boy Scouts of America, Crossroads of America Council
- Chairman of Program, Current
- Chair, Risk Management Committee, 1998 – Present
- Nominating Committee Hou Koda District, 2010 – Present
- Executive Board, 2020
- Cubmaster Pack 504, 2007 – 2018
- Assistant Scoutmaster Troop 97, 2017 – Present
- Vice Precinct Committeeman, Hendricks County, 2017
- Hulman Memorial Way Foundation
- Board Member, 2002 – 2012
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation
- Board Member, 2002 – 2007
- Development Committee Chair
- St. Christopher Parish, Parishioner
- Attorney, Washington Township, Hendricks County
- Coach of numerous youth sports teams (football, baseball, and basketball) for St. Christopher Parish, St. Michael Parish, Avon Junior Athletic Association, and the YMCA
- Contributor to various charitable organizations and school programs
Representative Matters
- Represented multiple multi-billion dollar creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings.
- Defended at trial a number of lawsuits against trucking companies for claims involving personal injury and property damage.
- Prosecuted large mechanics lien and breach of construction contract claims on behalf of general contractors, seeking payment for construction products and services.
- Prosecuted claims on behalf of health-care providers in pursuing payment under service provider agreements and other contracts.
- Represented banking clients in preparing and negotiating loan documents and service agreements and in prosecuting claims associated with breaches under those documents and agreements.
- Negotiated and drafted finance, transactional and organizational documents for various clients.
- Successfully defended and tried lawsuits in commercial, real estate, employment and complex litigation matters on numerous occasions.
Publications
Common Mistakes Made By Small Business Owners
Most small business owners know how to provide their service or product in a timely, cost‑efficient manner. They are...
Presentations
Tony is a frequent speaker at seminars for clients regarding industry-specific issues in the law and its affects on the specific industry.
Awards & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights: 2022 – present
- Insolvency and Reorganization Law: 2022 – 2024
- Boy Scouts of America
- Crossroads of America Council Silver Beaver Award, 2017
- District Award of Merit, 2011
- Scouter’s Key Award, 2014
- Cubmaster of the Year, Hou Koda District, 2015
- Hou Koda District Golden Feather Award, 2012
- Indiana Super Lawyers, 2012 – 2021, 2023
- Business Litigation
- Bankruptcy, Business and Corporate
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation
- Distinguished Life Fellow, 2017
- Distinguished Fellow, 2006
- Eagle Scout, May 17, 1984
- Delta Theta Phi. Notes Editor, Adelphia Law Journal
- Stanley K. Lacy Executive Leadership Series Class XXX
Industries Served
Construction
Finance
Health Care
Manufacturing
Real Estate
Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation
Wholesale & Retail Sales
Practice Areas
Creditor’s Rights
Debt Relief
Business & Corporate Law
Government Law
Business Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Business Entity Selection & Formation
Business Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Contract Disputes
Non-competition Covenants
Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
Construction Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Construction Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Mechanics’ Liens
Adoption
Child Custody & Visitation
Divorce Lawyers
Insurance Defense / Insurance Coverage
Arbitration / Mediation / Alternative Dispute
Product Liability
Employment Law
Non-competition Agreements
Land Use & Planning
Commercial Real Estate & Leasing
Residential Real Estate
Associations
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
- Hendricks County Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Indiana Bankers Association
- Indiana Mortgage Bankers Association
- Indiana State Bar Association, House of Delegates
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Bar and Court Admissions
- Indiana, 1993
- Illinois, 1994
- U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, JD, 1993
DePauw University, BA, cum laude, 1990