Joseph M. "Joe" Leone

During his four decades with Stuart & Branigin Tony has been witness to and participated in extensive changes to his firm, his community and his practice areas. Tony was recently elected by his partners to serve as the firm's first Managing Partner. He also currently serves as Secretary and General Counsel for Greater Lafayette Commerce, an umbrella agency promoting regional economic development with its goal to make West Central Indiana the "Place of Choice" for businesses, industry and ...

Kathryn Cimera represents employers and individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including employment discrimination actions, non-competition matters, wage and hour issues, as well as issues related to employer’s retirement plans. Kathryn has significant experience representing clients in both State and Federal Courts, in mediation and arbitration, and matters pending before administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

Charley, Jr. has been practicing law for more than 30 years. In addition to concentrating on serious personal injury cases at Vaughan & Vaughan , Charley practices in the areas of Condemnation and Probate Law. He is board certified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of personal injury litigation. Charley has also been repeatedly named an Indiana Super Lawyer in Indianapolis Monthly by his peers.

Known as a thoughtful, determined problem-solver, who is committed to finding positive, constructive approaches for resolving family legal issues, Amy L. Stewart practices exclusively in Mallor Grodner Plummer LLP’s family and matrimonial law division. She assists clients with a full range of family law matters, including separation and divorce, paternity, asset valuation, division and distribution, child custody, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation, and d...

For Barry, working as an integral part of the American justice system is a way to improve society. He strives to make a difference whether it’s serving high-profile firm clients or people seeking legal assistance through the District IV Pro Bono Corp or Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County—organizations that have benefited from Barry’s leadership. In life and the pursuit of justice, Barry believes in getting to the heart of the matter and seeking resolution as soon as ...

Richard M. Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Trusts and Estates. Richard M. practices law in Carmel, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Richard M. Hall 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 Richard M. Hall is held by other lawyers.

Jason Cottrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Jason practices law in Lafayette, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Cottrell 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 Jason Cottrell is held by other lawyers.

John Baxter is Chair of Krieg DeVault LLP ’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice. Located in Carmel, Indiana, he represents construction and permanent real estate lenders, commercial real estate developers, and developers of multifamily and single-family residential projects. Mr. Baxter’s practice includes real estate finance, real estate development, and Real Estate Law. He previously served for several years on the firm’s five-member Executive Committee.

Tony Patterson is a partner at the Indianapolis and Lebanon offices of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP. He has extensive experience representing personal injury victims and wrongful death survivors throughout Indiana and across the Midwest. His personal injury practice spans a wide range of areas, including automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, mass torts, and other complex injury-related matters. Over the course of his career, Mr. Patterson has obtained numerous mi...

Stephen M. Wagner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen M., who practices law in Carmel, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Mr. Wagner practices exclusively in the ...