Daniel Spungen

Jeff represents utilities in rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, environmental compliance matters and other filings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). As utilities are heavily regulated, Jeff guides clients through compliance with the statues and regulations that are applicable to them. Because Jeff is committed to taking a practical approach to solving the problems his clients face, he analyzes and applies the law in a way that seeks to support h...

Michael W. Padgett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

From his time in industry, and as an inventor of an issued U.S. Patent, Mike understands a client’s perspective in dealing with intellectual property matters. His practice encompasses all areas of intellectual property law, including identifying, procuring, and enforcing patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. Specifically, Mike has significant experience in preparing and prosecuting medical device and mechanical patent applications in the U.S. and abroad; providing freedom-t...

William J. Kelley II is an attorney with Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, focusing his practice on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He represents individuals in Indianapolis, Indiana, and throughout the surrounding communities in matters involving serious personal injuries. William J. has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019 in the area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. This distinction is based on a peer-review process that evaluates attorneys within the same geogra...

Samuel E. Swafford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Samuel E., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

M. Zach Gordon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. M. Zach, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Zach is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

John P. Breen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. John P., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Andrew J. Detherage is a partner in the Indianapolis and Los Angeles offices of Barnes & Thornburg. Andrew serves on the firm's Management Committee. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and California. He also is co-chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Group, which was named by Law360 as a 'Practice Group of the Year.' Andrew represents clients in litigated matters throughout the United States and has appeared in courts in more than 35 states. His practice conc...