Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Carmichael

Brad A. Schepers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Technology Law. Brad A., 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 Brad A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chuck helps businesses develop, protect, and manage their intellectual property portfolios both domestically and internationally. For nearly 20 years, Chuck has obtained patent protection for his clients’ inventions in a wide range of technologies including those related to automotive, hybrid vehicle, lubricant filtration, control systems, electronic, computer/software, material handling, diagnostic, and medical device technologies. He knows that a client’s intellectual property p...

Ashley M. Ulbricht is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law. Ashley M., 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 Ashley M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Allie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Patent Law and Trademark Law. John, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael W. Padgett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steve Thornton concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate finance, securities, commercial transactions and general corporate counseling. He assists businesses and individual clients with secured financings, restructurings, company acquisitions and dispositions, SEC compliance, and other general corporate matters. Of particular note, Steve is committed to providing the clear and straightforward communication required to advise privately held businesses. He focuses on taking the time t...

Mark advises on complex workouts and loan restructurings, representing secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, preference and fraudulent transfer defendants, lessors and landlords in bankruptcy cases. Mark provides legal counsel on repossessions, general collections and Uniform Commercial Code issues. He is also involved in commercial litigation in numerous courts throughout the country. Notably, Mark maintains multijurisdictional licenses to practice law, which allows h...

Samuel E. Swafford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Samuel E., 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 Samuel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a corporate lawyer and business adviser, Jeff is committed to forging the right path to realizing each client’s goals. He is dedicated to serving as an effective consensus builder, communicator and negotiator who maintains focus on getting the deal done. In addition to his practice, Jeff serves on the firm’s Management Committee and is the partner-in-charge of legal personnel. Jeff offers comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and business owners in the areas of mergers and ...

Personal injury lawyer , Donald Ward, of Ward & Ward Law Firm, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1954 and represents clients in all matters of personal injury, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, product liability and estate law. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident, injury or suffered a wrongful death due to another person’s negligence, call Don Ward today for a free consultation and an evalu...