Kelly J. Pitcher

Steven (“Steve”) Pockrass is Co-Chair of the firm’s Wage and Hour Practice Group. In this position, he helps clients and attorneys throughout the firm deliver proactive and responsive solutions to federal and state wage-hour questions and concerns. Steve coordinates wage-hour resources within the firm and works on a variety of wage-related issues, ranging from evaluating whether certain job positions are properly classified to defending collective and class actions. In addit...

Public and private sector business clients alike trust commercial litigator Bart Karwath to look out for their best interests and safeguard their position. Bart helps his clients solve serious problems by focusing on the merits of each case and seeking the best possible outcome. Bart concentrates his practice on utilities, condemnation, government, municipal, UCC/sales, contracts, construction, commercial lease, real estate, franchise, civil RICO and ERISA litigation matters. Valued for his c...

Russell C. Menyhart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Russell, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Russell is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley M. Ulbricht is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law. Ashley M. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley M. Ulbricht since 2024. 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 Ashley M. Ulbricht is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Baldwin has over 25 years of experience as an advocate for management in all aspects of labor and employment law matters. He devotes his practice to representing employers involving: EEO, ERISA, and wrongful discharge claims; labor arbitrations; NLRB proceedings; wage and hour disputes; union avoidance; employment contracts; non-competition/trade secret disputes; and, class and collective actions. Mr. Baldwin frequently consults with and trains employees on employment practices and polici...

John A. Drake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. John A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Drake 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 John A. Drake is held by other lawyers.

Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, Julia Gard’s practice includes searching and clearing trademarks, prosecuting domestic and international trademark applications, IP licensing, and litigation before the TTAB. At every turn, Julia serves as a mark maximizer by ensuring her client’s valuable IP assets remain intact and commercially viable. Julia’s experience ranges from searching, clearing, filing and registering trademarks, service marks and domain n...

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...

Kyle W. LeClere is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kyle W. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kyle W. LeClere since 2024. 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 Kyle W. LeClere is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Barry is an attorney with Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, where he represents plaintiffs in Personal Injury Litigation. He practices in Indianapolis, Indiana, and focuses his work on advocating for individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. Christopher has been recognized by Best Lawyers beginning in 2024 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on a peer-review process that reflects feedback from attorneys ...