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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...

Insurance coverage adviser and litigator John Fischer represents business and individual clients in negotiating the terms of their liability policies, as well as in pre-lawsuit counseling, negotiating insurance coverage for claims, and litigation involving coverage disputes, all on behalf of policyholders. John represents businesses and individuals in disputes with insurance companies who have failed to provide the coverage they promised. John’s experience in the area of insurance cover...

Thomas N. Hutchinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas N. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas N. Hutchinson 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 Thomas N. Hutchinson is held by other lawyers.

Stephen T. Ramey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Stephen T. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen T. Ramey 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 Stephen T. Ramey is held by other lawyers.

Donald Densborn is a business lawyer who serves diverse companies, investors, developers and entrepreneurs in an array of acquisition , disposition, conveyancing, financing , fundraising, development, operating, and recapitalization transactions. His work also includes consultative, governance, compliance and property law aspects. He is a past chair of the Business Law Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association and is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee and the Acquisition Fin...

Kathleen L. Matsoukas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Health Care. Kathleen L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen L. Matsoukas 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 Kathleen L. Matsoukas is held by other lawyers.

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. Matthew practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew 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 profes...

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...

Peter J. Rusthoven, a partner in the Indianapolis office, has a multi-dimensional practice. His business experience includes transactional and corporate governance work, in areas ranging from manufacturing to publishing to healthcare. Peter was active in drafting Indiana's corporation statute and official comments and has frequently written and spoken on corporate change-of-control issues. In the governmental services area, he is experienced in gaming and alcoholic beverage licensing and othe...

Drew Soshnick is a Partner at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP ("Faegre Drinker"), a full-service international law firm. Drew is resident in Faegre Drinker's downtown Indianapolis office and is licensed to practice law in Indiana, Colorado, Minnesota, and New York. When individuals face complex personal financial issues, Drew is there to offer steady and effective counsel. Drew is a trial lawyer with broad experience representing high net worth business owners, executives, professionals...