Christopher C. "Chris" Wischer

Robert J. Hicks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Hicks 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 Robert J. Hicks is h...

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...

Attorney Sam Talarico, Jr., has nearly thirty years of experience representing corporate clients, with an emphasis on mergers & acquisitions, corporate governance, and private placements. He regularly represents clients who are buying and selling businesses involving both strategic and private equity parties, including numerous transactions within the insurance and financial services space as well as the manufacturing space. He has assisted public companies with the preparation of 10-Ks, ...

John P. Higgins is a Partner in Krieg DeVault LLP ’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Services in Indianapolis, Indiana. He represents contractors, remodelers, restoration providers, developers, and other construction-related businesses in disputes involving project defects, delays, contract claims, payment issues, insurance coverage, regulatory enforcement, and other business concerns. John handles construction disputes involving projects of various sizes, including homeowner matters,...

Jan Michelsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jan practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jan Michelsen since 2019. 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 Jan Michelsen is held by other lawyers.

Timothy S. Schafer is the founding partner of Schafer & Schafer and a seasoned trial lawyer with more than four decades of experience fighting for the injured. Over the course of his career, he’s recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including over 100 individual cases where he secured $1 million or more. Timothy has been consistently recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Indiana and the country, earning honors like Best Lawyer of the Year by U.S. New...

Michael J. Hays is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J. practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Hays 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 professi...

Lauren Aguilar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Lauren practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Aguilar since 2027. 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 Lauren Aguilar is held by other lawyers.

Chris focuses his practice in representing clients in complex commercial disputes, serving as trial counsel in federal court, state court, arbitration tribunals, and administrative proceedings. His experience in business litigation spans a wide range of claims, including breach of contract, construction, corporate fraud, tortious interference, and unfair competition. Chris has significant appellate experience, including a federal appellate clerkship and cases before state and federal appellat...

Heather Willey advises clients in the areas of government services, government finance, and education and healthcare law. Practical and analytical, Heather is an ardent team player who is able to create synergy among even the most diverse parties, working through issues collaboratively while realizing her client’s goals. Heather focuses her practice on broad governmental and municipal law issues for cities, towns and counties. A registered Indiana lobbyist, Heather has been involved in ...