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Michael Knight is a civil litigator and appellate attorney. His practice has focused on land use, construction matters, real property rights, contracts and majority/minority entity disputes. He is dedicated to getting the job done efficiently by listening carefully to his clients, then finding the opportunity to help them resolve the dispute throughout the litigation process. Business and individual clients appreciate Michael for his clear thinking and direct communication style. Michael keep...

Amy L. Beard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Amy L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Amy L. Beard 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 Amy L. Beard is held by other lawyers.

Lauren Aguilar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Lauren practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Lauren Aguilar 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 Lauren Aguilar is held by other lawyers.

Michael Palmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Employment Law - Management, Immigration Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Palmer 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 Michael Palmer is held by other l...

Attorney Amy M. Davis has devoted her entire legal career to helping folks that have been seriously injured or have lost loved ones due to someone else’s negligence. For more than a decade, Amy has produced significant results for her clients inside and outside of the courtroom and has gained the recognition of her peers for the results she has achieved. Amy has worked for multiple well known Indiana law firms obtaining monetary settlements and verdicts for hundreds of clients. This exp...

Depth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, the highest commitment to excellent service and client care, and the ability to serve as a catalyst for negotiating and closing an array of financial transactions are at the heart of Angela Wessler’s lending and structured finance practice. Angela advises clients on a broad range of financial, commercial and creditors’ rights issues. She represents commercial lenders and borrowers in connection with syndicated lending, secured t...

Russell C. Menyhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Russell, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter J. Rusthoven, a partner in the Indianapolis office, has a multi-dimensional practice. His business experience includes transactional and corporate governance work, in areas ranging from manufacturing to publishing to healthcare. Peter was active in drafting Indiana's corporation statute and official comments and has frequently written and spoken on corporate change-of-control issues. In the governmental services area, he is experienced in gaming and alcoholic beverage licensing and othe...

A.J. Manion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. A.J. practices law in Evansville, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized A.J. Manion 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 A.J. Manion is held by other lawyers.

Timothy S. Schafer is the founding partner of Schafer & Schafer and a seasoned trial lawyer with more than four decades of experience fighting for the injured. Over the course of his career, he’s recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including over 100 individual cases where he secured $1 million or more. Timothy has been consistently recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Indiana and the country, earning honors like Best Lawyer of the Year by U.S. New...