Melanie Kalmbach

Paul Kruse Partner pkruse@parrlaw.com Phone: 765.482.0110 Ext: 136 Phone: 317.269.2509 Ext: 136 For more than 35 years, Mr. Kruse has been a dedicated advocate for injury victims across Indiana and the surrounding states of Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan. He has successfully resolved thousands of personal injury claims through settlements, bench trials, and jury verdicts, handling a wide range of cases including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product liability, and medic...

John Baxter is Chair of Krieg DeVault LLP ’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice. Located in Carmel, Indiana, he represents construction and permanent real estate lenders, commercial real estate developers, and developers of multifamily and single-family residential projects. Mr. Baxter’s practice includes real estate finance, real estate development, and Real Estate Law. He previously served for several years on the firm’s five-member Executive Committee.

Kathryn Cimera represents employers and individuals in a wide range of employment matters, including employment discrimination actions, non-competition matters, wage and hour issues, as well as issues related to employer’s retirement plans. Kathryn has significant experience representing clients in both State and Federal Courts, in mediation and arbitration, and matters pending before administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...

During his four decades with Stuart & Branigin Tony has been witness to and participated in extensive changes to his firm, his community and his practice areas. Tony was recently elected by his partners to serve as the firm's first Managing Partner. He also currently serves as Secretary and General Counsel for Greater Lafayette Commerce, an umbrella agency promoting regional economic development with its goal to make West Central Indiana the "Place of Choice" for businesses, industry and ...

David A. Locke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. David A. practices law in Lafayette, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Locke since 2016. 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 David A. Locke is held by other lawyers.

Jason Cottrell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Jason practices law in Lafayette, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Cottrell since 2026. 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 Jason Cottrell is held by other lawyers.

William P. Kealey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. William P. practices law in Lafayette, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized William P. Kealey 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 William P. Kealey is held by other lawyers.

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...

Rodney Retzner is a Partner in Krieg DeVault LLP ’s Private Client Services Practice in Carmel, Indiana. His practice focuses on estate and business succession planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. Mr. Retzner works with individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held family businesses on planning for the transfer and management of wealth and business interests. His business succession planning work addresses the transition of family-owned busi...

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 ...