M. Beth Burger

Education Trine University f/k/a Tri-State University (B.A. Psychology, 2001) The John Marshall Law School (J.D., Cum Laude, December, 2004)The John Marshall Law Review Member and Associate Justice of The John Marshall Law School Moot Court Honors Board Member of The John Marshall Law School Trial Advocacy Honors Council Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity. Admissions Indiana Supreme Court; Illinois Supreme Court; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court for t...

Pete Schroeder is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Aviation Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Mediation and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Pete practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana. Best Lawyers has recognized Pete since 2020. 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 Pete is held by ...

Kay Pashos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Kay practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kay Pashos 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 Kay Pashos is held by other lawyers.

Manny guides executives and in-house counsel in various industries, along with elected and appointed officials facing crises or key business decisions. He is an effective, practical, and strategic business litigator and problem solver who focuses on optimizing business results for his clients. He believes that the best solution to a problem is a problem avoided. For the problems that can’t be avoided, he prepares his client and the team to present a compelling story to the court or jury...

For Barry, working as an integral part of the American justice system is a way to improve society. He strives to make a difference whether it’s serving high-profile firm clients or people seeking legal assistance through the District IV Pro Bono Corp or Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County—organizations that have benefited from Barry’s leadership. In life and the pursuit of justice, Barry believes in getting to the heart of the matter and seeking resolution as soon as ...

Jared Helge is a commercial and consumer banking attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with Krieg DeVault LLP . He represents national, regional, and local financial institutions, private equity funds, and other lenders in commercial finance matters , corporate transactions, and creditors’ rights issues . Jared advises clients on the negotiation and structuring of commercial lending transactions, including commercial real estate loans , asset-based loans, loan workouts, foreclosures, bankrup...

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Shawn D. Bauer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Shawn D. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn D. Bauer 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 Shawn D. Bauer is held by other lawyers.

Carol Nemeth Joven is an attorney with Williams Law Group LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation and appellate matters. Her practice focuses on Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, antitrust litigation, and other high-stakes civil disputes. She has handled trials in Indiana state and federal courts, including matters resulting in multi-million-dollar jury verdicts. Carol has also represented clients in civil rights cases, inclu...

Karoline E. Jackson is a partner in the Litigation Department of Barnes & Thornburg and serves as the firm's General Counsel. Karoline represents businesses and individuals in a variety of civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. She concentrates her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation and securities litigation. In 2016, Karoline was recognized on the Indiana Super Lawyers list for her work in busine...