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Traditional labor law counselor and employment adviser David Pryzbylski is diligently focused on achieving the right result for each client he serves. He is dedicated to providing legal solutions to the challenges his clients face by incorporating not only legal and business strategy into problem-solving, but also compassion in consideration of the human element of managing a workforce. David concentrates a large portion of his practice on assisting employers with traditional labor matters. H...

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...

Mark advises on complex workouts and loan restructurings, representing secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, preference and fraudulent transfer defendants, lessors and landlords in bankruptcy cases. Mark provides legal counsel on repossessions, general collections and Uniform Commercial Code issues. He is also involved in commercial litigation in numerous courts throughout the country. Notably, Mark maintains multijurisdictional licenses to practice law, which allows h...

Nathan Baker represents employers in virtually every aspect of employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, day-to-day counseling and traditional labor issues. Regardless of the matter at hand, Nathan seeks to protect his client’s primary concerns and bottom line by providing solutions that streamline utilitarian approaches to problem solving. Nathan has litigated cases in multiple jurisdictions covering the gamut of federal and state employment issues, including wage and hour...

Katherine G. Karres is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Katherine G. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine G. Karres 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 Katherine G. Karres is held by other lawyers.

Laura DuVall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Laura practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Laura DuVall since 2027. 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 Laura DuVall is held by other lawyers.

Mark E. Schmidtke represents clients in ERISA and Non-ERISA employee benefits matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for nearly 30 years. He has been lead or co-lead counsel in ERISA litigation matters pending in the courts of 49 states. He has argued appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Minnesota Suprem...

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...

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...

John P. Breen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. John P. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Breen 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 John P. Breen is held by other lawyers.