Chad J. Sullivan

For the past 20 years, my practice has been focused on clients in transition who need assistance in acquisitions, debt restructuring, refinancing, workouts and turnarounds. I help companies and individuals expand, reorganize, buy, sell and liquidate. I regularly represent both healthy and troubled companies and the individuals who own and are employed by them. These solutions have included sales inside and outside of bankruptcy, refinancing, workouts and Chapter 11 reorganizations. I have sub...

Pete Morse is the administrator of the Labor and Employment Department in Indianapolis, the firm’s largest office. He also co-chairs the firm’s Global Services practice group and was appointed to serve as honorary consul to the country of Japan. Cited in The Best Lawyers in America as a "Lawyer of the Year" on multiple occasions, Pete represents employers in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law for a broad client base, including private and public employers ranging in...

A tenacious advocate and litigator, Deborah Pollack-Milgate is known for her ability to act quickly to chart the optimal path for the clients she serves. Fearless and disciplined, Deborah delivers laser sharp focus that supports and protects each client’s unique business objectives. Deborah represents businesses of all sizes and individuals in patent, trade secret, trademark and complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and contract litigation. Deborah is adept at providing her...

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 ...

He has represented clients in state and federal courts at all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling, alternative dispute resolution, trial and appeal. He has also represented clients before a variety of administrative agencies including the EEOC, ICRC, and the Indiana and Michigan Worker's Compensation Agencies. In addition to labor and employment matters, Mark is also a member of the firm's School Law Practice Group, in which he provides a broad range of legal services to prim...

Joseph C. Chapelle is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office. He practices primarily in the Litigation Department and handles government litigation and insurance coverage matters as well as products liability litigation. Joseph is a co-chair of the firm's Government Litigation Practice Group, handling a variety of legal issues unique to governmental entities, including government contracts and eminent domain. Joseph received a B.A. in 1983 from the University of Michigan wi...

John C. Babione is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. John C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John C. Babione 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 John C. Babione is held by other lawyers.

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...

Alexa Woods is a business and real estate attorney with Densborn Blachly LLP in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her practice focuses on Corporate Law and Real Estate Law , with an emphasis on representing real estate owners, investors, developers, and businesses in a wide range of transactions involving acquisition , development, financing , leasing, restructuring, and disposition matters across multiple real estate sectors. Ms. Woods regularly advises clients in complex real estate financing transact...

Adam G. Steuerwald is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Adam G. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Adam G. Steuerwald 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 Adam G. Steuerwald is held by other lawyers.