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Michael W. Padgett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian L. McDermott is the office managing principal of the Indianapolis, Indiana, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on workplace training and representation of employers in labor and employment litigation. Brian has dedicated his legal career of more than 25 years to representing private and public employers in individual, class, and collective employment actions, including cases involving: the FMLA, the ADA, Title VII, the ADEA, ERISA, the FLSA, the NLRA, covenant not to comp...

Don Williams is a partner in the Indianapolis, Indiana office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and is the Co-Chairman and Administrator of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice in commercial real estate transactions. His practice focuses on the representation of developers, contractors, lenders, landlords, tenants and property owners in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial, industrial and multifamily properties as well as the development of u...

John R. Hammond IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. John R., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

A skilled and highly accomplished former U.S. Attorney, Josh Minkler effectively counsels and defends his clients in white collar criminal law matters and government investigations. His trial and appeals experience is second only to his stellar reputation as a dedicated, straightforward and meticulous practitioner. Josh focuses his practice on white collar criminal defense, compliance, internal investigations, and -complex business litigation. He insists on clarity in communication – wi...

For over 40 years, Spiro has earned a reputation as an aggressive, trial and appellate patent and intellectual property litigator. He has successfully won or otherwise resolved cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars and is known for seeking the most efficient and cost-effective path to either an amicable settlement or a win on the merits. Since 2006, Spiro has continuously been selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers®. He is Chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property...

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...

Zachary E. Klutz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Public Finance Law. Zachary E., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James R. A. Dawson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate and Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law. James R. A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.