Jeffrey A. "Jeff" Hokanson

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...

Paul Drucker has a broad and varied practice encompassing high-profile environmental and business litigation, appeals, sophisticated transactional work, complex internal investigations, and regulatory compliance matters and settlements. Paul’s ability to streamline complex problems, develop understandable and practical solutions, understand business objectives, and obtain successful results in contested matters is highly valued by the firm’s clients. His environmental work include...

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

Christopher Fowler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stacia Buechler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Stacia, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stacia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom has been involved in matters dealing with a wide range of practice areas including finance, real estate, general business transactions, litigation, bankruptcy, land use, creditor’s rights, and corporate and commercial law. The areas of greatest concentration have been in project and commercial financing, real estate development, loan workouts and restructurings, and general business transactions. He has extensive experience with all major real estate asset classes, including retail,...

Christopher Engel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad is senior counsel with Williams Law Group LLC, a plaintiffs’ litigation firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2012 in connection with legal malpractice matters and was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in 2025. Brad represents individuals and businesses in complex disputes, with a practice focused on Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs. His work also inc...

Jeff represents banks and lending institutions, developers, landlords, tenants, builders, contractors and all types of business owners. He has represented companies and lenders in documenting different types of transactions, including acquisition and development of land, shopping centers, office and industrial buildings, acquisition of businesses, development loans, construction loans and leases for various property types. Notable Matters Counsel to developer on purchase in 2013 and subsequen...

With a commitment to understanding fully each client's mission, Nick Kile focuses on adding value to help them accomplish it. He seeks innovative solutions that are grounded in the law and fact, and align with the big picture business goals. Nick is co-chair of the firm’s Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities team, which was ranked “Tier 1” on U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2019 list in Indianapolis for energy law. Nick concentrates his practice in two distinct sub...