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Charlie Ward, is an experienced attorney-advocate for individuals who have been injured because of another person's negligence. Indianapolis, IN personal injury lawyers , Charlie Ward and his father, Don Ward, founded Ward & Ward Law Firm in 1994, and they have remained committed to providing the best quality representation for their clients. A native of Indianapolis, Charlie graduated from Butler University, cum laude, and received his law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law...

Stephen Rost is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Stephen practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Rost since 2022. 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 Stephen Rost is held by other lawyers.

With a commitment to understanding fully each client's mission, Nick Kile focuses on adding value to help them accomplish it. He seeks innovative solutions that are grounded in the law and fact, and align with the big picture business goals. Nick is co-chair of the firm’s Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities team, which was ranked “Tier 1” on U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2019 list in Indianapolis for energy law. Nick concentrates his practice in two distinct sub...

Hillary represents energy, water and wastewater utilities, local governments and other business entities, with a primary focus on utility regulatory matters before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). She also works with municipalities on utility matters, annexations and reorganizations. Hillary represents investor-owned and municipal utilities before the IURC and in court. She advises on general rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, certificate of public co...

J.T. Larson, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. J.T. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized J.T. Larson, Jr. 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 J.T. Larson, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Thomas John is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Contracts and Government Relations Practice. Thomas practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas John 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 Thomas John is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Kleiman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Andrew practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew Kleiman 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 Andrew Kleiman is held by other lawyers.

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brian served as in-house counsel to an intellectual property consulting and investigations firm where he advised Fortune 1000 corporations on complex IP, anti-counterfeiting, and brand protection strategies. Brian is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Subcommittee Chair for the inaugural Data Protection Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). He has been appointed to the Terralex...

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...

Mary Jo Wedding is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction, Construction Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Litigation - Insurance. Mary Jo practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Jo Wedding 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 regard in which Mary Jo is held...