Melissa Proffitt

With a commitment to understanding fully each client's mission, Nick Kile focuses on adding value to help them accomplish it. He seeks innovative solutions that are grounded in the law and fact, and align with the big picture business goals. Nick is co-chair of the firm’s Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities team, which was ranked “Tier 1” on U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2019 list in Indianapolis for energy law. Nick concentrates his practice in two distinct sub...

David A. Foster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Finance Law. David A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Foster since 2009. 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 ...

Joe Williams is a trial lawyer at Williams Law Group LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana, representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation. He was named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in plaintiffs’ personal injury litigation by a national legal publication and has been admitted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. His practice includes Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litiga...

Focusing his practice on intellectual property litigation in both federal court and administrative proceedings before the USPTO, Blake has worked on all stages of disputes, from pre-filing investigations and enforcement letters through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeal. He also maintains active patent and trademark prosecution dockets, including serving as U.S. counsel for overseas companies and attorneys. Through searching, investigations, legal research, and writing, ...

Charlie Ward, is an experienced attorney-advocate for individuals who have been injured because of another person's negligence. Indianapolis, IN personal injury lawyers , Charlie Ward and his father, Don Ward, founded Ward & Ward Law Firm in 1994, and they have remained committed to providing the best quality representation for their clients. A native of Indianapolis, Charlie graduated from Butler University, cum laude, and received his law degree from the Robert H. McKinney School of Law...

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.

Chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Labor and Employment Department for two decades, Ken Yerkes has spent over 30 years successfully fighting for his clients' rights and business objectives at the bargaining table, in arbitration and federal and state court, as well as in plants across the country through proactive training, counseling and union avoidance campaigns. Ken's ability to transform complex scenarios into workable strategies has earned him not only his clients' trust, but also acclaim...

Advising clients across all areas of intellectual property law, Ken brings particular depth in patent matters and in infringement and validity evaluations within the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and medical device arts. His practice reflects a comprehensive approach to IP protection, encompassing prosecution, counseling, licensing, and litigation related issues that span the full lifecycle of his clients' intellectual property assets. His extensive experience includes worldwide...

David W. Craig is an attorney with Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, focusing his practice on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. He represents individuals in Indianapolis, Indiana, and throughout the surrounding areas in a wide range of personal injury matters. David W. Craig has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs since 2017. This distinction is based on a peer-review process that reflects the professional regard of other attorneys pr...

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.