Michael A. "Mike" Valinetz

Michael D. Moon Jr. is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg in the firm's Indianapolis office, where he has practiced for the past 18 years. He is a member of the Litigation Department and has experience in complex matters, including mass tort actions, catastrophic occurrences and class actions. Michael has tried and arbitrated numerous cases to verdict in complex commercial and personal injury cases, and has litigated cases in more than 25 states. Michael's experience litigating commercial ...

Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brian served as in-house counsel to an intellectual property consulting and investigations firm where he advised Fortune 1000 corporations on complex IP, anti-counterfeiting, and brand protection strategies. Brian is a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and serves as Subcommittee Chair for the inaugural Data Protection Committee of the International Trademark Association (INTA). He has been appointed to the Terralex...

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.

Jacob focuses his legal practice on state government services and municipal funding matters for counties, cities and towns across Indiana. His duties for local government clients range from general counsel services for county government to economic development strategy for redevelopment commissions. Jacob also structures municipal bond deals for government entities. In addition, he helps clients navigate Access to Public Records requests and the Open Door Law, community corrections and jail m...

Brad is senior counsel with Williams Law Group LLC, a plaintiffs’ litigation firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2012 in connection with legal malpractice matters and was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in 2025. Brad represents individuals and businesses in complex disputes, with a practice focused on Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs. His work also inc...

As bond counsel to counties, cities, towns, school corporations and other governmental entities, Rick advises on the financing of local infrastructure projects. He also represents hospitals, retirement communities and other nonprofit organizations in obtaining tax-exempt financing. In addition, Rick serves as underwriter's, credit provider's and issuer's counsel and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in public finance law. Rick is counsel to the Indiana Association of County Commiss...

Cameron G. Starnes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Cameron G. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Cameron G. Starnes 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 Cameron G. Starnes 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.

Christopher Engel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christopher practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Engel 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 Christopher Engel is held by other lawyers.

Jan Michelsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jan practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jan Michelsen 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 Jan Michelsen is held by other lawyers.