Angela K. Wessler

Angela K. Wessler

Indianapolis, IN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
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302 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Finance Law Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Indianapolis.

Biography

Depth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, the highest commitment to excellent service and client care, and the ability to serve as a catalyst for negotiating and closing an array of financial transactions are at the heart of Angela Wessler’s lending and structured finance practice.

Angela advises clients on a broad range of financial, commercial and creditors’ rights issues. She represents commercial lenders and borrowers in connection with syndicated lending, secured transactions, agribusiness lending, ESOP lending and real estate lending transactions, as well as taxable and tax-exempt bond, private placement and asset-based financings. She guides clients through workouts and loan restructurings, advises on Uniform Commercial Code issues, and provides general representation to secured creditors. Angela also represents borrowers and guarantors in connection with corporate finance transactions as well.

Angela is personally committed to serving as a diligent problem solver and responsive and trusted adviser who focuses on shepherding transaction constituents toward closing.

With nearly two decades of experience advising on the legalities of financing, Angela remains acutely aware of the increasingly complex economy and stringent regulatory environment in which financial institutions and borrowers operate. She seeks to develop innovative and novel transaction structures for commercial lenders involved in specialized industries and markets, and she has broad experience in documenting transactions involving high-stakes and challenging collateral issues.

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302 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Indiana University Bloomington, MBA, graduated 2002
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 2002
  • Indiana University Bloomington, B.A., graduated 1998

  • Indiana, Indiana Bar Association
  • Indiana, Indiana Bar Association
  • Indiana University Bloomington, MBA, graduated 2002
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., graduated 2002
  • Indiana University Bloomington, B.A., graduated 1998

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Commercial Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Commercial Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Indianapolis (2026)
  • Commercial Finance Law, Indianapolis (2025)
  • Commercial Finance Law, Indianapolis (2023)
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Indianapolis (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Finance Law
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

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