John S. Chappell

Terry Dawson’s practice involves virtually every issue employers confront today, with an emphasis on labor relations, including arbitrations, collective bargaining negotiation, helping employers remain union-free, business strategy and client counseling. Terry also provides daily counseling to employers on complex FMLA and ADA issues. Terry has negotiated contracts with a number of unions, including the Steelworkers, Teamsters, IBEW, SEIU, AFTRA, UAW, AFSCME, IOE, Carpenters and many ot...

Robert A. Duncan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Aviation Law. Bob practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Bob Duncan 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 Bob is held by other lawyers. In 2011, Bob Duncan was recognized as a Sagamore of the Wabash by Governor Mitch Daniels. He ...

Brent A. Coudron is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office where he is a member of the Corporate Department. Brent focuses his practice on a variety of corporate, securities and regulatory matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations (including mutual holding company conversions), private equity investments, corporate finance transactions, securities offerings and the regulation of insurance holding company systems. Brent has experi...

A Certified Family Law Specialist with over two decades of experience, Emily approaches issues in a practical and compassionate manner for clients. In her domestic and family law practice, Emily Szaferski concentrates on dissolutions, adoptions, paternity matters, custody disputes, child support issues, and guardianships. She handles various types of adoptions including private, agency and foster adoptions, adoptions that involve the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, and the fi...

Matthew Melton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Matt practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Melton since 2023. 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...

Steven Baldwin focuses his practice on a wide range of complex business and commercial litigation matters, including contract, business tort and unfair competition lawsuits. Dependable, driven and knowledgeable, he brings a pragmatic approach to counseling and representing his clients, working to help them achieve their strategic outcomes. Steven represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in jurisdictions throughout the United States. He actively participates in virtuall...

David Blachly advises middle-market and growth companies, entrepreneurs, investors, business owners, and management teams on a broad range of corporate and transactional matters. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mr. Blachly represents clients in connection with business organizations , including LLCs and partnerships, corporate law matters, capitalization strategies , mergers and acquisitions , business sales, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, private offerings of equity and debt, successi...

Sarah L. Fowler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. Sarah L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah L. Fowler since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recogniti...

Jennifer Tudor Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Electronic Discovery and Information Management Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jennifer Tudor practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Tudor Wright 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 Jennifer T...

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.