Joel M. Schumm

Todd C. Lady is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Todd C., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Todd C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John R. Humphrey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. John R., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Justin A. Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Justin 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 Justin A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lauren represents investor-owned and municipal utilities before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC), as well as public and private-sector clients in dealings with state government agencies. Lauren's experience includes general rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, certificate of public convenience and necessity cases, preapprovals, financings, acquisitions, disputes, investigations, rulemakings and service area-related cases. In addition, Lauren represents a...

John D. Papageorge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. John D., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David A. Foster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Finance Law. David A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom Pitman concentrates his practice in public finance and municipal law. He has more than 30 years of experience serving as bond counsel, special tax counsel and underwriter’s counsel. Tom represents clients in a wide range of tax-exempt and taxable bond issues of governmental entities, including tax increment, utility, healthcare and private university financings; revenue and general obligation bonds; and financings on behalf of school corporations. Tom has authored numerous articles ...

Jeff represents utilities in rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, environmental compliance matters and other filings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). As utilities are heavily regulated, Jeff guides clients through compliance with the statues and regulations that are applicable to them. Because Jeff is committed to taking a practical approach to solving the problems his clients face, he analyzes and applies the law in a way that seeks to support h...

Dorothy "Dottie" Parson McDermott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dorothy "Dottie" Parson, 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 Dorothy "Dottie" Parson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.