Donald S. Smith

Dennis Schell is an experienced fractional chief intellectual property counsel with expertise in serving both startup and mature small to mid-sized companies across the United States, spanning from the East to the West Coast. In addition to that, he contributes to national and local not-for-profit leadership and governance advising roles. His background includes a lifelong passion for aviation, with prior experience as a military aviator and control systems engineer. His key strengths lie in ...

Brian Bouggy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Brian, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vice-chair of the firm’s Private Equity team and co-chair of the Entrepreneurial and Emerging Companies team, Josh Hollingsworth advises on M&A and corporate finance matters. Josh is an engaged partner with his clients — resolving problems in a practical, balanced manner with a view toward maximizing the long-term value proposition for his clients. Josh’s clients and experience are national and international in scope. An active listener and dedicated team player, Josh&rs...

Steve has been effectively negotiating, structuring and closing tech transactions from the very infancy of the industry. Steve’s clients include both established and emerging companies and recognizable brands seeking to create and leverage new technological platforms and business models. He has negotiated and closed a broad range of technology transactions, ranging from software, technology and IP licensing, cloud computing, SaaS and digital media and distribution to joint ventures and ...

Mr. Newman has represented both local and national developers of all types of real estate development projects, including shopping centers, industrial parks, office buildings, apartment projects and residential subdivisions, and in all phases of such projects, including land acquisition, zoning, leasing, environmental compliance, financing and construction. Mr. Newman's expertise is in the negotiation and documentation of complex projects.

Matt Albaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. Matt, 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 Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Registered patent attorney Joshua Larsen advises clients on obtaining, safeguarding and leveraging domestic and international patent portfolios. A devout problem-solver, Joshua guides businesses of all sizes through the complexities of patent law and its application to even the most sophisticated technologies. Valued for his proven ability to analyze and present actionable solutions that are efficient and achieve his client’s objectives, Joshua’s holistic approach to advising on p...

Ryan Wilmering is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ryan, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kathleen L. Matsoukas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Kathleen L., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...