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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...

Paul Hunt advises business clients on complex intellectual property law matters. In his role as litigator and counselor, Paul seeks practical and efficient solutions when identifying and implementing winning strategies and advocating his clients’ rights. For nearly three decades, Paul has safeguarded intellectual property assets for small and large businesses alike. He has served as lead counsel for clients such as ABB, BISSELL, Corning Incorporated, Cummins Inc., Ingersoll Rand, Roche ...

Trent J. Sandifur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Trent J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Trent J. Sandifur 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 Trent J. Sandifur is held by other lawyers.

Managing partner of the Indianapolis office and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Brian Burdick practices in the areas of government services and public finance law. In his third decade of practice, Brian remains dedicated to understanding his clients’ business goals and most importantly, what a win looks like for their company. Brian represents both public and private clients before state and local regulatory bodies and administrative agencies. His experience includes ...

Manny guides executives and in-house counsel in various industries, along with elected and appointed officials facing crises or key business decisions. He is an effective, practical, and strategic business litigator and problem solver who focuses on optimizing business results for his clients. He believes that the best solution to a problem is a problem avoided. For the problems that can’t be avoided, he prepares his client and the team to present a compelling story to the court or jury...

Melvin R. Daniel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Municipal Law. Melvin R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Melvin R. Daniel since 2012. 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 Melvin R. Daniel is held by other lawyers.

Bradley J. Dougherty is a partner in the Corporate Department of the Indianapolis, Indiana office of Barnes & Thornburg. Bradley concentrates his practice in the areas of business transactions, estate planning and estate administration. He represents individuals, closely held businesses and family businesses. Bradley provides services for the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and representation of these entities as corporate/legal couns...

Bringing a unique combination of technical expertise and genuine client understanding to intellectual property law, Mike grounds his practice in core values of integrity, competency, and service to others. As a former industry professional and inventor with an issued U.S. Patent, he approaches each client relationship with honesty and sincerity, drawing from firsthand experience navigating the challenges that clients face in protecting and commercializing their innovations. His practice encom...

Ann O'Connor McCready is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ann O'Connor practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Ann O'Connor McCready 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 Ann O'Connor McCready is held by other lawyers.

Dennis Johnson practices in the areas of real estate finance and development, serving as counsel on large, multistate transactions. He represents lenders in syndicated construction and term loans, counseling them in their capacities as administrative agent and co-lender. Dennis also works with lenders in the negotiation of participation agreements. For more than three decades, Dennis has represented construction and permanent real estate lenders, commercial real estate developers, developers ...