John French

James “Jim” Knauer represents businesses, lenders, creditors, bankruptcy trustees, receivers, creditors’ committees, and business debtors in bankruptcy, insolvency, and commercial litigation matters. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Jim is a partner at Kroger, Gardis & Regas LLP . His practice includes business transactions and business and real estate litigation, including director and officer defense, business fraud claims, secured creditor enforcement, guaranty litigat...

Peter is a member of the Firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, where he represents management interests in virtually all aspects of the employment relationship. Peter counsels employers with respect to the hiring process, discipline and separation of employees and, when necessary, provides legal representation in connection with litigated disputes. He is experienced in counseling employers in matters related to, among other things, non-competition agreements, the Family Medical Le...

Tom Bays is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Tom practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana. Best Lawyers has recognized Tom since 2022. In 2026 Tom was named as the Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-re...

Dave Corbitt is a partner at Krieg DeVault LLP in Indianapolis, Indiana. He serves as Chair of the firm’s Public Finance and Municipal Law Practice and as a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. Corbitt advises municipalities, governmental entities, businesses and private clients on municipal finance, economic development, governmental affairs, mergers and acquisitions, securities, and general corporate law and strategy. His corporate practice includes advising privately o...

James R. A. Dawson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. James R. A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized James R. A. Dawson since 2017. 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 James R. A. Dawson is held by other lawyers.

Blake J. Burgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Blake J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Blake J. Burgan 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 Blake J. Burgan is held by other law...

Adam Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Adam practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Collins 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 Adam Collins 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.

As bond counsel to counties, cities, towns, school corporations and other governmental entities, Rick advises on the financing of local infrastructure projects. He also represents hospitals, retirement communities and other nonprofit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt financing. In addition, Rick serves as underwriter's, credit provider's and issuer's counsel and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in public finance law. Rick is counsel to the Indiana Association of County Commiss...

Miriam Dant is widely recognized as a skilled government affairs professional whose broad public and private sector experience enables her to craft government solutions for her clients. She founded Dant Advocacy in 2006, and has grown the firm with clients ranging from some of the world's largest manufacturers, to homegrown Indiana companies, to trade associations and municipalities. The firm is certified by the State of Indiana as a Women's Business Enterprise, and represents clients at the ...