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Karoline E. Jackson is a partner in the Litigation Department of Barnes & Thornburg and serves as the firm's General Counsel. Karoline represents businesses and individuals in a variety of civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. She concentrates her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation and securities litigation. In 2016, Karoline was recognized on the Indiana Super Lawyers list for her work in busine...

Bradley Bingham is a partner in the Government Services and Finance Department of the firm's Indianapolis, Indiana office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of general municipal law, public finance, and economic development. In addition, Bradley routinely works with Indiana cities, towns, and counties on a wide variety of state and federal lobbying issues. Bradley graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics and history from Dartmouth College. He received his law degree magna cum l...

Thomas A. Barnard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental and Mediation. Thomas A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Barnard since 2007. 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 Thomas A. Barnard is held by ...

Brian C. Crist is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Brian C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Crist 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 Brian C. Crist is held by other lawyers.

Will Gardner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Will practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Will Gardner 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 Will Gardner is held by other lawyers.

Matthew E. Morgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Matthew E. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew E. Morgan 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 Matthew E. Morgan is held by other lawyers.

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brian served as in-house counsel to an intellectual property consulting and investigations firm where he advised Fortune 1000 corporations on complex IP, anti-counterfeiting, and brand protection strategies. Brian is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Subcommittee Chair for the inaugural Data Protection Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). He has been appointed to the Terralex...

Mr. Coles is an influential leader in advising businesses on all types of technology and intellectual property legal issues, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, intellectual property transactions, and intellectual property litigation. He has vast experience drafting and negotiating agreements with intellectual property issues and resolving disputes involving technology and intellectual property matters. He helps clients assess their intellectual property assets through consu...

Dorothy "Dottie" Parson McDermott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dorothy "Dottie" Parson practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Dorothy "Dottie" Parson McDermott 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 Dorothy "...

David A. W. Wong is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg where he is a member of the Intellectual Property Department and Chairman of the Internet and Technology Law Group. David's practice focuses on Internet law, technology, media, intellectual property counseling, risk management, prosecution, policing and enforcement. He regularly advises clients on commercial and intellectual property matters, such as trademark, copyright, defamation, trade dress, advertising, right of publicity, trade ...