Maggie L. Smith

Joseph C. Chapelle is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office. He practices primarily in the Litigation Department and handles government litigation and insurance coverage matters as well as products liability litigation. Joseph is a co-chair of the firm's Government Litigation Practice Group, handling a variety of legal issues unique to governmental entities, including government contracts and eminent domain. Joseph received a B.A. in 1983 from the University of Michigan wi...

Christopher Barry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Christopher, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J.T. Larson, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. J.T., 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 J.T. 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.

Melvin R. Daniel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Municipal Law. Melvin R., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melvin R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As bond counsel to counties, cities, towns, school corporations and other governmental entities, Rick advises on the financing of local infrastructure projects. He also represents hospitals, retirement communities and other nonprofit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt financing. In addition, Rick serves as underwriter's, credit provider's and issuer's counsel and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in public finance law. Rick is counsel to the Indiana Association of County Commiss...

Katharine Mascarenhas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Katharine, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katharine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amanda Morton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Amanda, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amanda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth D. Isley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture Law. Kenneth D., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Coles is an influential leader in advising businesses on all types of technology and intellectual property legal issues, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, intellectual property transactions, and intellectual property litigation. He has vast experience drafting and negotiating agreements with intellectual property issues and resolving disputes involving technology and intellectual property matters. He helps clients assess their intellectual property assets through consu...