James H. Hanson

Hillary represents energy, water and wastewater utilities, local governments and other business entities, with a primary focus on utility regulatory matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). She also works with municipalities on utility matters, annexations and reorganizations. Hillary represents investor-owned and municipal utilities before the IURC and in court. She advises on general rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, certificate of public co...

Charlie Ward, is an experienced attorney-advocate for individuals who have been injured because of another person's negligence. Indianapolis, IN personal injury lawyers , Charlie Ward and his father, Don Ward, founded Ward & Ward Law Firm in 1994, and they have remained committed to providing the best quality representation for their clients. A native of Indianapolis, Charlie graduated from Butler University, cum laude, and received his law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law...

Kathleen L. Matsoukas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Health Care. Kathleen L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen L. Matsoukas 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 Kathleen L. Matsoukas is held by other lawyers.

Nick C. Deets is an Indiana Trial Lawyer. He has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury , medical malpractice , product liability and wrongful death . He has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict. Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010 and 2026, Best Lawyers, 2017 and 2026 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Indianapolis), ...

Bryan Tisch learned early on while attending Purdue University that he wanted to pursue a career in law. In addition to his exposure to the law through a number of his business courses. While studying at Purdue, Bryan was fortunate enough to have firsthand experience assisting others as a result of completing an externship with Legal Services of Indiana in Lafayette. During this time, he was exposed to a variety of matters including child custody, divorce, employment law, housing, medical ass...

Robert T. Dassow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Robert T. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robert T. Dassow since 2016. 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 Robert T. Dassow is held by other lawyers.

Sam assists companies in protecting their market position through the use of patent applications in the U.S. and abroad. He advises on new product patent clearance, providing opinions of counsel as needed. Sam is also engaged to consult with engineering teams during product development to help them design for patentability and for competitor patent design-around. His work includes partnering with companies in the aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries. He has also supported medi...

A proven, reliable and experienced trial advocate, Alexander Orlowski concentrates his practice in complex business and commercial litigation involving a broad range of substantive areas, including contracts, business torts, trade secrets, product liability and real property. With experience as both plaintiff and defense counsel, Alexander focuses his efforts on achieving his clients’ business objectives. Alexander has represented both Fortune 500 companies and individual clients at vir...

Anthony (Tony) C. Sullivan, a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office, concentrates on environmental law. His practice focuses primarily on air and water issues, but it also covers virtually all areas of environmental law, including solid waste issues, Superfund matters, underground storage tanks, and asbestos concerns. Tony's practice generally involves litigation, counseling, and negotiation. In addition to appearing before federal courts, state courts, and administrative co...

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...