Caroline Brinster

Mark E. Schmidtke represents clients in ERISA and Non-ERISA employee benefits matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for nearly 30 years. He has been lead or co-lead counsel in ERISA litigation matters pending in the courts of 49 states. He has argued appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Minnesota Suprem...

John R. Hammond III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. John R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Hammond III since 2007. 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 John R. Hammond III is held by other lawyers.

John Baxter is Chair of Krieg DeVault LLP ’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice. Located in Carmel, Indiana, he represents construction and permanent real estate lenders, commercial real estate developers, and developers of multifamily and single-family residential projects. Mr. Baxter’s practice includes real estate finance, real estate development, and Real Estate Law. He previously served for several years on the firm’s five-member Executive Committee.

Frank J. Deveau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Frank J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Frank J. Deveau since 1995. 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 Frank J. Deveau is held by other lawyers.

Kyle Jones is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kyle practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle Jones since 2023. 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 Kyle Jones is held by other lawyers. During his more than 30 years of pra...

For over 20 years, Ken Siepman has represented and advised private and public employers on a wide array of labor and employment issues, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, NLRA, covenant not to compete/trade secret matters, wage claims, and wrongful discharge. Ken regularly serves as lead counsel for employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies such as the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and the Indiana and United States Departments of Labor. He also has represen...

Insurance coverage adviser and litigator John Fischer represents business and individual clients in negotiating the terms of their liability policies, as well as in pre-lawsuit counseling, negotiating insurance coverage for claims, and litigation involving coverage disputes, all on behalf of policyholders. John represents businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies who have failed to provide the coverage they promised. John’s experience in the area of insurance cover...

Colleen Powers is a health care transactions attorney who advises health systems, hospitals and physician groups on complex strategic transactions at the intersection of business strategy and regulatory requirements. She regularly serves as lead counsel on high‑profile mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and helps clients advance alignment strategies that shape organizations long after a deal closes. Colleen is known for her responsive, practical approach and her focus on maintaining momen...

Sam assists companies in protecting their market position through the use of patent applications in the U.S. and abroad. He advises on new product patent clearance, providing opinions of counsel as needed. Sam is also engaged to consult with engineering teams during product development to help them design for patentability and for competitor patent design-around. His work includes partnering with companies in the aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries. He has also supported medi...

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...