Anthony W. "Tony" Overholt

James “Jim” Knauer represents businesses, lenders, creditors, bankruptcy trustees, receivers, creditors’ committees, and business debtors in bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial litigation matters. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Jim is a partner at Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP . His practice includes business transactions and business and real estate litigation, including director and officer defense, business fraud claims, secured creditor enforcement, guaranty litigat...

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brian served as in-house counsel to an intellectual property consulting and investigations firm where he advised Fortune 1000 corporations on complex IP, anti-counterfeiting, and brand protection strategies. Brian is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Subcommittee Chair for the inaugural Data Protection Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). He has been appointed to the Terralex...

David Blachly advises middle-market and growth companies, entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and management teams on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mr. Blachly represents clients in connection with business organizations , including LLCs and partnerships, corporate law matters, capitalization strategies , mergers and acquisitions , business sales, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, private offerings of equity and debt, successi...

Thomas John is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Contracts and Government Relations Practice. Thomas practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas John 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 Thomas John is held by other lawyers.

Jan Michelsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jan practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jan Michelsen since 2019. 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 Jan Michelsen is held by other lawyers.

Erick Ponader is a member of the firm's Business group and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington. He represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing. Mr. Ponader also advises and represents life science companies in all aspects from start-up forward, including entity structure and formation, financing and operations. He has extensive experience in the sale and purch...

NEAL ROACH focuses his practice in the areas of business transactions (particularly intellectual property licensing transactions), corporate compliance and securities law compliance, and healthcare and life sciences law. He has represented numerous startup and high-growth companies on a broad range of matters, including advice on corporate structure and financing; intellectual property protection, management and licensing; contracts; FDA issues; sales and marketing regulation; healthcare comp...

Christopher Engel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christopher practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Engel since 2025. 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 Christopher Engel is held by other lawyers.

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...

Terry Dawson’s practice involves virtually every issue employers confront today, with an emphasis on labor relations, including arbitrations, collective bargaining negotiation, helping employers remain union-free, business strategy and client counseling. Terry also provides daily counseling to employers on complex FMLA and ADA issues. Terry has negotiated contracts with a number of unions, including the Steelworkers, Teamsters, IBEW, SEIU, AFTRA, UAW, AFSCME, IOE, Carpenters and many ot...