Dirck H. Stahl

Erin’s practice focuses on commercial litigation and labor and employment issues. She is a member of the firm’s Chambers-ranked litigation team and represents clients in a variety of matters, including product liability, mass tort, personal injury, employment, and contract disputes. Erin has extensive experience defending manufacturers against claims involving medical devices, consumer products, and vehicles, working with national trial teams on complicated issues involving jurisd...

Christina Mallatt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christina practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Mallatt 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 Christina Mallatt is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Kleiman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Andrew practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Kleiman 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 Andrew Kleiman is held by other lawyers.

Frank J. Deveau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Frank J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Frank J. Deveau since 1995. 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 Frank J. Deveau is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Hays is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J. practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Hays 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 professi...

Joseph G. Eaton is a partner in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg and co-chair of the firm's Toxic Tort Practice Group. Product Liability: Toxic Tort, Chemical Product Liability and Environmental Litigation Joseph has represented clients in litigated matters throughout the United States involving chemical product liability actions, including plaintiffs' personal injury and property damage litigation relating to alleged toxic products. He presently assists several national defe...

Pete Schroeder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Aviation Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Mediation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Pete practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana. Best Lawyers has recognized Pete since 2020. 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 Pete is held by ...

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.

Michael W. Padgett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael W. Padgett since 2018. 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 W. Padgett is held by other lawyers.

A veteran intellectual property lawyer, Tom concentrates his practice on the strategic development and management of IP portfolios, with a particular emphasis on delivering business focused legal advice. He assists clients in evaluating IP coverage, protecting core IP assets, handling Hatch Waxman cases, managing domestic and international patent prosecution, and preparing infringement, noninfringement, freedom to operate, and validity opinions. Over the course of his career, he has also acqu...