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Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death. He has tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict. Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010, Best Lawyers, 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Indianapolis), Best Lawyers, 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff&rs...

Bringing a unique combination of technical expertise and genuine client understanding to intellectual property law, Mike grounds his practice in core values of integrity, competency, and service to others. As a former industry professional and inventor with an issued U.S. Patent, he approaches each client relationship with honesty and sincerity, drawing from firsthand experience navigating the challenges that clients face in protecting and commercializing their innovations. His practice encom...

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

As bond counsel to counties, cities, towns, school corporations and other governmental entities, Rick advises on the financing of local infrastructure projects. He also represents hospitals, retirement communities and other nonprofit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt financing. In addition, Rick serves as underwriter's, credit provider's and issuer's counsel and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in public finance law. Rick is counsel to the Indiana Association of County Commiss...

Representing clients in all phases of intellectual property litigation, Bill brings extensive experience in actions filed throughout the United States. His litigation practice spans a wide range of technologies, including software, electrical and mechanical arts, computer telephony, complex electrical circuitry, robotic navigation, aviation tracking, medical monitoring, and mobile devices. Beyond the courtroom, Bill advises clients on the procurement and strategic development of trademark and...

William C. Wagner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. William C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized William C. Wagner since 2012. 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 professiona...

Jennifer Tudor Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jennifer Tudor practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Tudor Wright 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 Jennifer T...

Aaron P. Snellenbarger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Aaron P. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron P. Snellenbarger 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 Aaron P. Snellenbarger is held by other lawyers.

Justin A. Allen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Justin A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Justin A. Allen 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 Justin A. Allen is held by other lawyers.

Trent J. Sandifur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Trent J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Trent J. Sandifur since 2016. 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 Trent J. Sandifur is held by other lawyers.