Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Carmichael

A tenacious advocate and litigator, Deborah Pollack-Milgate is known for her ability to act quickly to chart the optimal path for the clients she serves. Fearless and disciplined, Deborah delivers laser sharp focus that supports and protects each client’s unique business objectives. Deborah represents businesses of all sizes and individuals in patent, trade secret, trademark and complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and contract litigation. Deborah is adept at providing her...

Peter French is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Peter, 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 Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott R. Powell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Scott R., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricia L. Beaty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Patricia L., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patricia L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Commercial litigator, trial lawyer and skilled negotiator Curt Greene represents private and publicly traded companies nationwide in a variety of civil litigation and business transactional matters. Curt understands business management and operations from the inside out, and brings his first-hand experience and business acumen to his broad dispute resolution and business law practice. Curt joined the firm after nearly a decade of both public and private sector service in various operational a...

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...

Jeff focuses on representing high-growth, venture-backed technology companies, start-up commercialization, private equity and venture capital finance, and mergers and acquisitions. In particular, he advises growth stage companies on legal and business matters, including entity formation, corporate governance, commercial contracts, raising capital, strategic collaborations, licensing technologies and acquisitions. He is a member of the firm's Corporate and Transactional Practice Group.

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

Robert A. Duncan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law. Robert A., 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 Robert A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joe Calderon advises on real estate transactions, land use and zoning, and real property taxation. With more than 25 years of experience, Joe represents real estate developers, tenants and end users of real estate, business owners, individuals, nonprofits and governmental agencies in a wide range of matters and complex transactions. Joe advises on and manages zoning, development, leasing and real property tax issues, having handled hundreds of zoning cases, property tax assessment appeals and...