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Michael W. Padgett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael W. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael W. Padgett since 2018. 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 Michael W. Padgett is held by other lawyers.

David A. W. Wong is a partner with Barnes & Thornburg where he is a member of the Intellectual Property Department and Chairman of the Internet and Technology Law Group. David's practice focuses on Internet law, technology, media, intellectual property counseling, risk management, prosecution, policing and enforcement. He regularly advises clients on commercial and intellectual property matters, such as trademark, copyright, defamation, trade dress, advertising, right of publicity, trade ...

Tom Pitman concentrates his practice in public finance and municipal law. He has more than 30 years of experience serving as bond counsel, special tax counsel and underwriter’s counsel. Tom represents clients in a wide range of tax-exempt and taxable bond issues of governmental entities, including tax increment, utility, healthcare and private university financings; revenue and general obligation bonds; and financings on behalf of school corporations. Tom has authored numerous articles ...

Nathan Baker represents employers in virtually every aspect of employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, day-to-day counseling and traditional labor issues. Regardless of the matter at hand, Nathan seeks to protect his client’s primary concerns and bottom line by providing solutions that streamline utilitarian approaches to problem solving. Nathan has litigated cases in multiple jurisdictions covering the gamut of federal and state employment issues, including wage and hour...

M. Zach Gordon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. M. Zach practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized M. Zach Gordon since 2021. 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 M. Zach Gordon is held by other lawyers.

John H. Sharpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. John H. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John H. Sharpe 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 John H. Sharpe is held by other lawyers.

Nick Deets has been a partner with Hovde Dassow + Deets in Indianapolis since 2001. His primary areas of practice are personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death. He has tried more than 80 jury trials to verdict. Nick was named the Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association in 2010, Best Lawyers, 2017 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff’s Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Indianapolis), Best Lawyers, 2022 Lawyer of the Year, Plaintiff&rs...

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...

Managing partner of the Indianapolis office and a member of the firm’s Management Committee, Brian Burdick practices in the areas of government services and public finance law. In his third decade of practice, Brian remains dedicated to understanding his clients’ business goals and most importantly, what a win looks like for their company. Brian represents both public and private clients before state and local regulatory bodies and administrative agencies. His experience includes ...

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