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Joseph C. Chapelle is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office. He practices primarily in the Litigation Department and handles government litigation and insurance coverage matters as well as products liability litigation. Joseph is a co-chair of the firm's Government Litigation Practice Group, handling a variety of legal issues unique to governmental entities, including government contracts and eminent domain. Joseph received a B.A. in 1983 from the University of Michigan wi...

Todd C. Lady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Todd C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Todd C. Lady since 2015. 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 Todd C. Lady 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...

David J. Bartoletti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. David J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Bartoletti since 2026. 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 J. Bartoletti 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.

Erick Ponader is a member of the firm's Business group and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington. He represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing. Mr. Ponader also advises and represents life science companies in all aspects from start-up forward, including entity structure and formation, financing and operations. He has extensive experience in the sale and purch...

Melvin R. Daniel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Melvin R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Melvin R. Daniel 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 professional regard in which Melvin R. Daniel is held by other lawyers.

Lindsey Rothrock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Lindsey practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Lindsey Rothrock since 2022. 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 Lindsey Rothrock is held by other lawyers.

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

Michael D. Moon Jr. is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg in the firm's Indianapolis office, where he has practiced for the past 18 years. He is a member of the Litigation Department and has experience in complex matters, including mass tort actions, catastrophic occurrences and class actions. Michael has tried and arbitrated numerous cases to verdict in complex commercial and personal injury cases, and has litigated cases in more than 25 states. Michael's experience litigating commercial ...