Ian T. Baxter

Ian T. Baxter is a seasoned trial attorney who represents clients in complex civil litigation across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. His practice spans a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, industrial, mining, hospitality, healthcare, government, gaming, and commercial enterprises, and focuses on defending high‑exposure matters such as catastrophic injury claims, large property loss disputes, products liability, liquor liability, and premises liability actions. Known for his strong command of both the legal and operational issues that drive litigation outcomes, Ian delivers practical, business‑aligned strategies to clients, providing effective, informed, and actionable litigation analysis.

Ian brings more than a decade of experience guiding clients through all phases of litigation. He is routinely entrusted with matters involving significant operational, regulatory, and reputational risk, and he is known for quickly mastering the technical details and industry‑specific issues that shape each case. He works closely with in‑house counsel, risk managers, and business leaders to develop strategies that align legal defenses with business objectives and to mitigate future exposure through improved processes and policies.

A substantial part of Ian’s practice includes liquor liability litigation. Certified by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in responsible alcohol service, he routinely represents bars, restaurants, private clubs, and individuals facing dram shop claims in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He also counsels clients on regulatory compliance and assists with post‑incident investigations.

In addition to his litigation practice, Ian has experience representing school districts and local government agencies. He has a detailed understanding of statutory and regulatory frameworks affecting public entities and has defended them in civil rights, employment, and general liability matters.

He has been recognized repeatedly by his peers for excellence in litigation. He has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019-2022, and in the 2024 and 2025 editions of The Best Lawyers in America^® – Ones to Watch, he was recognized for his work in Product Liability Litigation – Defendants.