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Randy Brown is a first-chair trial attorney involved in complex commercial litigation. For nearly three decades, Randy has defended major class actions, tried dozens of cases throughout the country, and acted as lead counsel in multiple appeals in Indiana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Randy is chair of the firm's Litigation Department and managing partner of the firm’s Fort Wayne office. Listed among The Best Lawyers in America in multiple litigation disc...

Douglas Sakaguchi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Douglas practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas Sakaguchi 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 Douglas Sakaguchi is held by other lawyers.

James O’Connor’s employment law practice involves consulting with clients on compliance matters and advocating on behalf of clients in litigation matters. He has extensive experience with asserting and defending insurance-related claims and coached clients through cybersecurity/data breach events. In the Name Image and Likeness space, he has documented marketing agreements for Student Athletes and drafted NIL policies for universities. He has been a registered civil mediator for m...

Peter French is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Peter practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Peter French 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 Peter French is held by other lawyers.

Chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Labor and Employment Department for two decades, Ken Yerkes has spent over 30 years successfully fighting for his clients' rights and business objectives at the bargaining table, in arbitration and federal and state court, as well as in plants across the country through proactive training, counseling and union avoidance campaigns. Ken's ability to transform complex scenarios into workable strategies has earned him not only his clients' trust, but also acclaim...

Steven Baldwin focuses his practice on a wide range of complex business and commercial litigation matters, including contract, business tort and unfair competition lawsuits. Dependable, driven and knowledgeable, he brings a pragmatic approach to counseling and representing his clients, working to help them achieve their strategic outcomes. Steven represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in jurisdictions throughout the United States. He actively participates in virtuall...

Michael Palmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Employment Law - Management, Immigration Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Palmer 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 Michael Palmer is held by other l...

Kim Blanchet concentrates her practice in municipal finance, including complex taxable and tax-exempt transactions. Experience is everything in the area of public finance, which is an inherently technical and specialized discipline. With two continuous decades of practice, Kim is well-respected in her field for her deal structure experience and responsiveness. Kim has worked on a variety of taxable and tax-exempt financings for cities, towns, counties, regional water and sewer districts, cons...

Patricia L. Beaty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Patricia L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Patricia L. Beaty 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 Patricia L. Beaty is held by other lawyers.

Manny guides executives and in-house counsel in various industries, along with elected and appointed officials facing crises or key business decisions. He is an effective, practical, and strategic business litigator and problem solver who focuses on optimizing business results for his clients. He believes that the best solution to a problem is a problem avoided. For the problems that can’t be avoided, he prepares his client and the team to present a compelling story to the court or jury...