Bruce A. Smith

Brian L. McDermott is the office managing principal of the Indianapolis, Indiana, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on workplace training and representation of employers in labor and employment litigation. Brian has dedicated his legal career of more than 25 years to representing private and public employers in individual, class, and collective employment actions, including cases involving: the FMLA, the ADA, Title VII, the ADEA, ERISA, the FLSA, the NLRA, covenant not to comp...

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...

James R. A. Dawson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. James R. A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized James R. A. Dawson since 2017. 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 James R. A. Dawson is held by other lawyers.

Amy Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Amy practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Wright 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 Amy Wright is held by other lawyers.

Lara Langeneckert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Lara practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Lara Langeneckert 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 Lara Langeneckert is held by other lawyers.

Steven (“Steve”) Pockrass is Co-Chair of the firm’s Wage and Hour Practice Group. In this position, he helps clients and attorneys throughout the firm deliver proactive and responsive solutions to federal and state wage-hour questions and concerns. Steve coordinates wage-hour resources within the firm and works on a variety of wage-related issues, ranging from evaluating whether certain job positions are properly classified to defending collective and class actions. In addit...

Bonnie L. Martin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Bonnie L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Bonnie L. Martin since 2021. 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 Bonnie L. Martin is held by other lawyers.

Alexander R. Craig is an attorney with Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, focusing his practice on Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. He represents individuals in Indianapolis, Indiana, and throughout the surrounding areas who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Alexander has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2023 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on a peer-review process that reflects the professional regar...

Chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Labor and Employment Department for two decades, Ken Yerkes has spent over 30 years successfully fighting for his clients' rights and business objectives at the bargaining table, in arbitration and federal and state court, as well as in plants across the country through proactive training, counseling and union avoidance campaigns. Ken's ability to transform complex scenarios into workable strategies has earned him not only his clients' trust, but also acclaim...

M. Michael Stephenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. M. Michael practices law in Shelbyville, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized M. Michael Stephenson since 2021. 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 M. Michael Stephenson is held by other lawyers.