With a focus on the resolution of insurance coverage disputes and the defense of product liability claims, Kelsey Dilday helps clients with a wide range of litigation needs. She also serves as a legal hold adviser for a Fortune 50 company.

Kelsey’s litigation experience includes insurance coverage, product liability, toxic tort, breach of contract, and collection disputes.

In the area of insurance coverage litigation, Kelsey advises on virtually all stages of the dispute, from legal analysis of initial coverage to trial and appeal. As part of this practice, Kelsey has helped litigate coverage disputes related to professional liability, builder’s risk, commercial general liability, commercial property, and cyber policies.

Throughout her time at Barnes & Thornburg, Kelsey has also gained product liability experience through drug and medical device litigation for some of the country’s leading drug and medical device manufacturers. Kelsey strives to work with these clients to effectuate a fair result for both the client and other parties involved, whether through settlement or at trial. 

Prior to beginning her full time career at Barnes & Thornburg, Kelsey was a summer associate for two summers in the firm’s Indianapolis office. During her undergraduate years, Kelsey gained legal experience through her work at the Law Office of Monica Doerr in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Student Legal Services at Purdue University.