Mark S. Samila

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...

Curt Hidde advises clients on the many aspects of corporate transactions. Curt makes a point of understanding the underlying commercial objectives and specific financial drivers of each client, utilizing his decades of experience to achieve their transactional goals. Curt takes a practical approach to problem-solving and is able to break down complex legal concepts into terms clients can understand. Over the last 25 years, Curt has represented public and private companies in hundreds of corpo...

With over 40 years of experience, Spiro has earned a reputation as a formidable trial and appellate litigator in patent and intellectual property matters. He has successfully won or otherwise resolved cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars, consistently delivering results for clients facing their most consequential disputes. His approach is defined by an unwavering commitment to finding the most efficient and cost effective path forward, whether that means reaching an amicable settle...

Tony Patterson is a partner at the Indianapolis and Lebanon offices of Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP. He has extensive experience representing personal injury victims and wrongful death survivors throughout Indiana and across the Midwest. His personal injury practice spans a wide range of areas, including automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, mass torts, and other complex injury-related matters. Over the course of his career, Mr. Patterson has obtained numerous mi...

Thomas Blackwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Insurance. Thomas practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Blackwell 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 Blackwell is held by other lawyers.

Kevin E. Roberts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kevin E. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin E. Roberts 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 Kevin E. Roberts is held by other lawyers.

Michael “Mike” Deam is an attorney with Krieg DeVault LLP in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His practice includes Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law, municipal law , and business law . He represents buyers, sellers, businesses, municipalities, and other clients in real estate and business transactions, including the negotiation and preparation of agreements. Mike also represents the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority in real estate, construction, regulatory, and related matters...

Teresa Maginn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Education Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Teresa practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa Maginn 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 Teresa Maginn is held by other lawyers.

Tom Niezer has over 30 years of experience in real estate law and land use law. He regularly works with regional economic development corporations and helps businesses negotiate and secure local and state public benefit subsidy award. He has represented non-profit development organizations who partner with local development agencies and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for purposes of targeted redevelopment initiatives or the establishment of new manufacturing or other facilities ...

Sarah Jenkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Sarah practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Jenkins 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 Sarah Jenkins is held by other lawyers.