Andrew N. Vento

An experienced trial lawyer who defends employers of all sizes in a range of industries, including defense, food, and trucking companies, against unsubstantiated accusations, Rick’s litigation practice takes him to courts throughout the U.S. He litigates a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); breach of contract; golden parachute agreements; wage and hour laws (exemptions, overtime, commissions, etc.); wrongful te...

Curt Hidde advises clients on the many aspects of corporate transactions. Curt makes a point of understanding the underlying commercial objectives and specific financial drivers of each client, utilizing his decades of experience to achieve their transactional goals. Curt takes a practical approach to problem-solving and is able to break down complex legal concepts into terms clients can understand. Over the last 25 years, Curt has represented public and private companies in hundreds of corpo...

Robert T. Dassow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert T. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robert T. Dassow since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Robert T. Dassow is held by other lawyers.

John R. Hammond IV is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. John R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Hammond IV since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John R. Hammond IV is held by other lawyers.

A proven, reliable and experienced trial advocate, Alexander Orlowski concentrates his practice in complex business and commercial litigation involving a broad range of substantive areas, including contracts, business torts, trade secrets, product liability and real property. With experience as both plaintiff and defense counsel, Alexander focuses his efforts on achieving his clients’ business objectives. Alexander has represented both Fortune 500 companies and individual clients at vir...

William D. Edwards is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. William D. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized William D. Edwards since 2009. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which William D. Edwards is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Schmidtke represents clients in ERISA and Non-ERISA employee benefits matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for nearly 30 years. He has been lead or co-lead counsel in ERISA litigation matters pending in the courts of 49 states. He has argued appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Minnesota Suprem...

Attorney Amy M. Davis has devoted her entire legal career to helping folks that have been seriously injured or have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. For more than a decade, Amy has produced significant results for her clients inside and outside of the courtroom and has gained the recognition of her peers for the results she has achieved. Amy has worked for multiple well known Indiana law firms obtaining monetary settlements and verdicts for hundreds of clients. This exp...

Jeff represents utilities in rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, environmental compliance matters and other filings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). As utilities are heavily regulated, Jeff guides clients through compliance with the statues and regulations that are applicable to them. Because Jeff is committed to taking a practical approach to solving the problems his clients face, he analyzes and applies the law in a way that seeks to support h...

Matthew J. Kelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor Law - Management. Matthew J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew J. Kelley since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Matthew J. Kelley is held by other lawyers.