C. Michael "Mike" Cord

Paul Kruse Partner pkruse@parrlaw.com Phone: 765.482.0110 Ext: 136 Phone: 317.269.2509 Ext: 136 For more than 35 years, Mr. Kruse has been a dedicated advocate for injury victims across Indiana and the surrounding states of Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. He has successfully resolved thousands of personal injury claims through settlements, bench trials, and jury verdicts, handling a wide range of cases including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and medic...

Jason Cottrell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Jason, who practices law in Lafayette, 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.

James Olds is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. James, who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

During his four decades with Stuart & Branigin Tony has been witness to and participated in extensive changes to his firm, his community and his practice areas. Tony was recently elected by his partners to serve as the firm's first Managing Partner. He also currently serves as Secretary and General Counsel for Greater Lafayette Commerce, an umbrella agency promoting regional economic development with its goal to make West Central Indiana the "Place of Choice" for businesses, industry and ...

Anne Curry is a Board Certified Indiana Estate and Trust lawyer, as certified by the Trust and Estate Specialty Board of the Indiana State Bar Association. She has extensive experience representing clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. She also practices in the area of non-profit formation and income, estate, and fiduciary income taxation. Anne also focuses her practice on special needs planning for children and adults with ...

David A. Locke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Railroad Law. David A., who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Parent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Thomas, who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathryn Cimera represents employers and individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including employment discrimination actions, non-competition matters, wage and hour issues, as well as issues related to employer’s retirement plans. Kathryn has significant experience representing clients in both State and Federal Courts, in mediation and arbitration, and matters pending before administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Kevin D. Nicoson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Kevin D., who practices law in Lafayette, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tony Patterson is a partner at the Indianapolis and Lebanon offices of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP. He has extensive experience representing personal injury victims and wrongful death survivors throughout Indiana and across the Midwest. His personal injury practice spans a wide range of areas, including automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, mass torts, and other complex injury-related matters. Over the course of his career, Mr. Patterson has obtained numerous mi...