Blake Shelby

Rich has acted as bond counsel for issues of tax-exempt and taxable debt for business borrowers and governmental entities, including taxable adjustable rate bonds, general obligation bonds, refunding and revenue bonds, and lease/purchase financing. Specifically, Rich has served as bond counsel for tax increment financing and has participated in drafting legislative amendments to tax increment finance and municipal law in general over the last several years. Over more than three decades of pra...

LEE CHRISTIE, Indianapolis, is a partner with Christie Bell & Marshall. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, wrongful death, car accident injury cases , and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Christie received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, and earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis. A frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars, Mr. Christie has presented on the topics of punitive damages, tort l...

Ken advises clients in all areas of intellectual property law with an emphasis in patent matters, and infringement and validity evaluations in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological and medical device arts. With a focus on intellectual property prosecution, counseling, licensing and litigation-related issues, Ken’s extensive experience includes matters involving worldwide portfolio management, diligence in licensing and acquisition, US interferences, US reissues, US reexaminations a...

Jason Covert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jason, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable. Julia’s experience ranges from searching, clearing, filing and registering trademarks, service marks and domain n...

Christopher Barry is an attorney with Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, where he represents plaintiffs in Personal Injury Litigation. He practices in Indianapolis, Indiana, and focuses his work on advocating for individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. Christopher has been recognized by Best Lawyers beginning in 2024 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on a peer-review process that reflects feedback from attorneys ...

Scott R. Alexander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Scott R., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James R. A. Dawson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. James R. A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert W. Johnson, an Indiana native, proudly serves the Indianapolis area. Since 1993, he has represented clients who have suffered personal injury or who have lost a loved one due to a wrongful death. He specializes in cases involving brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractice. His focus on brain injuries arises out of personal experience: His daughter, who did not receive enough oxygen at birth, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. As a result of caring for his daughter ...

Bill Hurst has successfully represented hundreds of accident victims, and has limited his practice to being an Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer for thirty-five (35) years. Bill has helped families with tragic, life altering injuries, and even deaths, obtain substantial verdicts and settlements to compensate for their losses. Bill is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” and has been for over twenty-five (25) years. He has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” every ye...