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Michael Zaradich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michael practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Zaradich since 2027. 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 Michael Zaradich is held by other lawyers.

Thomas A. Barnard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental and Mediation. Thomas A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas A. Barnard since 2007. 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 A. Barnard is held by ...

Alan Hux is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Alan practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Alan Hux 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 Alan Hux is held by other lawyers.

Amy L. Beard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Amy L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Amy L. Beard 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 Amy L. Beard is held by other lawyers.

Rich has acted as bond counsel for issues of tax-exempt and taxable debt for business borrowers and governmental entities, including taxable adjustable rate bonds, general obligation bonds, refunding and revenue bonds, and lease/purchase financing. Specifically, Rich has served as bond counsel for tax increment financing and has participated in drafting legislative amendments to tax increment finance and municipal law in general over the last several years. Over more than three decades of pra...

Michael C. Terrell is a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Law practice group. He is chief employment counsel for numerous international and domestic companies engaged in various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, banking, construction, entertainment and high tech. He concentrates his practice in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on prevention and defense of employment litigation. His practice includes employment litigation in federal a...

Mark E. Schmidtke represents clients in ERISA and Non-ERISA employee benefits matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for nearly 30 years. He has been lead or co-lead counsel in ERISA litigation matters pending in the courts of 49 states. He has argued appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Minnesota Suprem...

David Hooper provides experienced and practical advice to help clients grow and achieve success. Whether assisting public companies, financial institutions, closely held entities, fund sponsors, or individuals, David offers sophisticated guidance in a responsive and collaborative manner on securities, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and corporate law matters. David is the chair of the firm’s Securities and Capital Markets Practice Group and concentrates his practice in the ar...

Jeff represents banks and lending institutions, developers, landlords, tenants, builders, contractors and all types of business owners. He has represented companies and lenders in documenting different types of transactions, including acquisition and development of land, shopping centers, office and industrial buildings, acquisition of businesses, development loans, construction loans and leases for various property types. Notable Matters Counsel to developer on purchase in 2013 and subsequen...

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.