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Jason A. Houdek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Jason A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jason A. Houdek 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 Jason A. Houdek is held by other lawyers.

M. Elizabeth Walker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law and Public Finance Law. M. Elizabeth practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized M. Elizabeth Walker 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 M. Elizabeth Walker is held by other lawyers.

Brent A. Coudron is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office where he is a member of the Corporate Department. Brent focuses his practice on a variety of corporate, securities and regulatory matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations (including mutual holding company conversions), private equity investments, corporate finance transactions, securities offerings and the regulation of insurance holding company systems. Brent has experi...

As a leader, Scott serves on the firm’s management committee and as a member of the firm's IT Oversight Committee. As a practitioner, Scott prepares and prosecutes patent applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and counsels clients on the protection and development of IP. Scott is known for his experience in creating the strategies his clients need to succeed in their respective markets. Having been involved in patent portfolio development and management for a ...

Bringing a comprehensive approach to intellectual property protection, Charlie represents and counsels clients across all aspects of patent, trademark, and copyright law. He works closely with clients to structure their internal efforts to safeguard their ideas, processes, and products, ensuring that IP protection is integrated into every stage of innovation and business development. His experience encompasses searching and prosecuting patent applications, clearing and registering trademarks ...

Matthew Barr represents companies in the manufacturing, construction and transportation industries in litigated disputes throughout the United States. Whether as plaintiff or defense counsel, Matthew’s perseverance, unwavering work ethic and understanding of the law and commerce help him to achieve his client’s business objectives. Matthew’s clients range in size from the fastest growing businesses in Indianapolis to companies listed among the Fortune 500. His litigation pra...

Katharine Mascarenhas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Katharine practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Katharine Mascarenhas since 2021. 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 Katharine Mascarenhas is held by other lawyers.

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.

David L. Guevara Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. David L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Guevara Ph.D. 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 David L. Guevara Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.

Donald Densborn is a business lawyer who serves diverse companies, investors, developers and entrepreneurs in an array of acquisition , disposition, conveyancing, financing , fundraising, development, operating, and recapitalization transactions. His work also includes consultative, governance, compliance and property law aspects. He is a past chair of the Business Law Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association and is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee and the Acquisition Fin...