David K. Herzog

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...

James “Jim” Knauer represents businesses, lenders, creditors, bankruptcy trustees, receivers, creditors’ committees, and business debtors in bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial litigation matters. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Jim is a partner at Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP . His practice includes business transactions and business and real estate litigation, including director and officer defense, business fraud claims, secured creditor enforcement, guaranty litigat...

John D. Papageorge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. John D. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Papageorge since 2013. 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 D. Papageorge is held by other lawyers.

Litigator and regulatory counselor Kara Kapke advises on issues involving autonomous vehicle technology, transportation policy, education, tax policy, First Amendment law, and other compliance and regulatory matters. She also offers diverse experience in defending schools, chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers, media outlets and other entities in complex litigation. Kara functions as outside general counsel for government agencies, schools and businesses of all sizes and involved in every...

A trusted adviser and passionate advocate, John Maley is skilled in advocating before trial and appellate judges, juries and mediators who rely upon his assessment of the case at hand. Whether on attack or defense, John’s understanding of diverse industries and the sophisticated legal issues that permeate complex disputes is at the core of his success as a litigator and trial attorney. John regularly represents publicly traded and private companies in regional and national litigation, t...

Charlie Edwards is a seasoned trial lawyer and insurance claim advocate who is co-chair of the firm’s Insurance Recovery and Counseling practice. He has helped a wide range of businesses and individuals obtain hundreds of millions of dollars of insurance proceeds in his career. He has secured insurance coverage for lawsuits, construction defects, natural disasters, thefts and other types of losses. In his third decade of practice, Charlie’s litigation experience includes D&O c...

Scott A. Faultless 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 areas in matters involving serious personal injury claims. Scott A. Faultless has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on a peer-review process in which attorneys evaluate the profession...

Matthew Melton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Matt practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Melton 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...

Matt Albaugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. Matt practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Albaugh 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 Matt Albaugh is held by other lawyers.

Jason R. Burke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. Jason R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jason R. Burke since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. Th...