Maria L. Bulkley

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...

Ron Waicukauski is a trial lawyer with Williams Law Group LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana. His practice focuses on plaintiffs’ complex litigation, including Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation, as well as business disputes, civil rights matters, property rights cases, professional malpractice, and DCS allegations of child abuse and neglect. He has served as lead counsel in more than eighty jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts in Indiana and other jurisdiction...

LEE CHRISTIE, Indianapolis, is a partner with Christie Bell & Marshall. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, wrongful death, car accident injury cases , and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Christie received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, and earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis. A frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars, Mr. Christie has presented on the topics of punitive damages, tort l...

Justin T. Molitoris concentrates his practice in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, data privacy and cybersecurity, and technology transactions. He works with clients of all sizes including sole proprietors, family-owned businesses and Fortune 500 companies assisting with a variety of corporate and business law matters, ranging from business formation and organization, corporate governance matters, contract drafting and review, and business transitions. He also has experience working on a...

Doug Bates is an experienced trial lawyer who has been with the firm since 1992. He appears in state and federal courts throughout Indiana and Kentucky and has argued both before the Indiana Court of Appeals and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Bates regularly defends aviation clients, including airlines, major municipal airports, product manufacturers, aircraft mechanics and fixed base operators, and is often asked to speak at national aviation-related seminars. Mr. Bates also represent...

Ann O'Connor McCready is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ann O'Connor practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Ann O'Connor McCready 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 Ann O'Connor McCready is held by other lawyers.

P. Thomas Murray, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Community Association Law. P. Thomas practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized P. Thomas Murray, Jr. 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 professional regard in which P. Thomas Murray, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

James O’Connor’s employment law practice involves consulting with clients on compliance matters and advocating on behalf of clients in litigation matters. He has extensive experience with asserting and defending insurance-related claims and coached clients through cybersecurity/data breach events. In the Name Image and Likeness space, he has documented marketing agreements for Student Athletes and drafted NIL policies for universities. He has been a registered civil mediator for m...

Mark R. Alson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Mark R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. Alson since 2022. 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 Mark R. Alson is held by other lawyers.

James M. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. James M. practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized James M. Lewis since 2015. 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 James M. Lewis is held by other lawyers.