Edward W. Johnson

Melvin R. Daniel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Melvin R., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melvin R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher C. Murray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher C., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff represents utilities in rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, environmental compliance matters and other filings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). As utilities are heavily regulated, Jeff guides clients through compliance with the statues and regulations that are applicable to them. Because Jeff is committed to taking a practical approach to solving the problems his clients face, he analyzes and applies the law in a way that seeks to support h...

Focusing on appellate practice and complex business litigation, Cathleen Shrader has extensive experience in civil litigation. She is experienced in representing clients at all levels of the appellate process; at representing businesses in contract, warranty, intellectual property, and other disputes; and at representing trustees, beneficiaries, and personal representatives in complex estate and trust disputes. Cathleen has been listed in the Best Lawyers in America® publication for Appel...

Terry Dawson’s practice involves virtually every issue employers confront today, with an emphasis on labor relations, including arbitrations, collective bargaining negotiation, helping employers remain union-free, business strategy and client counseling. Terry also provides daily counseling to employers on complex FMLA and ADA issues. Terry has negotiated contracts with a number of unions, including the Steelworkers, Teamsters, IBEW, SEIU, AFTRA, UAW, AFSCME, IOE, Carpenters and many ot...

Jordan S. Huttenlocker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jordan S., who practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Beth Behrens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Beth, 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 Beth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Sundheimer’s practice runs the spectrum of lending, bankruptcy, commercial litigation and loan restructuring. He documents loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions, and represents such institutions in the event of default through negotiations and litigation. Beyond financial institutions, he guides businesses through collections, bankruptcy and insolvency-related dispute resolution. Simply put, Jonathan counsels businesses and individuals that loan money or are owe...

Tom Pitman concentrates his practice in public finance and municipal law. He has more than 30 years of experience serving as bond counsel, special tax counsel and underwriter’s counsel. Tom represents clients in a wide range of tax-exempt and taxable bond issues of governmental entities, including tax increment, utility, healthcare and private university financings; revenue and general obligation bonds; and financings on behalf of school corporations. Tom has authored numerous articles ...