Melissa B. Minix

For the past 20 years, my practice has been focused on clients in transition who need assistance in acquisitions, debt restructuring, refinancing, workouts and turnarounds. I help companies and individuals expand, reorganize, buy, sell and liquidate. I regularly represent both healthy and troubled companies and the individuals who own and are employed by them. These solutions have included sales inside and outside of bankruptcy, refinancing, workouts and Chapter 11 reorganizations. I have sub...

Cassie Nielsen is a construction and commercial litigation attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Krieg DeVault LLP . She represents contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, owners, and businesses in disputes involving public and private construction projects, commercial contracts, and business operations. Her construction law practice includes claims involving defective construction, design deficiencies, mechanic’s liens, payment and performance bonds, breach of contract, an...

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...

Gregory B. Coy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Gregory B. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory B. Coy since 2019. 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 Gregory B. Coy is held by other la...

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

James H. Schwarz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. James H. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized James H. Schwarz since 2006. 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 H. Schwarz is held by other lawyers.

Lacy M. Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Government Relations Practice. Lacy M. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Lacy M. Johnson since 2005. 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 Lacy M. Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Registered patent attorney Joshua Larsen advises clients on obtaining, safeguarding and leveraging domestic and international patent portfolios. A devout problem-solver, Joshua guides businesses of all sizes through the complexities of patent law and its application to even the most sophisticated technologies. Valued for his proven ability to analyze and present actionable solutions that are efficient and achieve his client’s objectives, Joshua’s holistic approach to advising on p...

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

Steve has been effectively negotiating, structuring and closing tech transactions from the very infancy of the industry. Steve’s clients include both established and emerging companies and recognizable brands seeking to create and leverage new technological platforms and business models. He has negotiated and closed a broad range of technology transactions, ranging from software, technology and IP licensing, cloud computing, SaaS and digital media and distribution to joint ventures and ...