Michael J. "Mike" Schneider

Dedicated to helping businesses develop, protect, and manage their intellectual property portfolios both domestically and internationally, Chuck brings over 25 years of experience obtaining patent protection for clients' inventions across a wide range of technologies. His technical depth spans automotive, hybrid vehicle, lubricant filtration, control systems, electronic, computer and software, material handling, diagnostic, and medical device technologies, giving him the versatility to serve ...

Jonathan G. Polak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Jonathan G. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan G. Polak since 2012. 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 Jonathan G. Polak is held by other lawyers.

Aaron P. Snellenbarger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Aaron P. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron P. Snellenbarger 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 Aaron P. Snellenbarger is held by other lawyers.

Erick Ponader is a member of the firm's Business group and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington. He represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing. Mr. Ponader also advises and represents life science companies in all aspects from start-up forward, including entity structure and formation, financing and operations. He has extensive experience in the sale and purch...

B. Ronan Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. B. Ronan practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized B. Ronan Johnson 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 profes...

Rich has acted as bond counsel for issues of tax-exempt and taxable debt for business borrowers and governmental entities, including taxable adjustable rate bonds, general obligation bonds, refunding and revenue bonds, and lease/purchase financing. Specifically, Rich has served as bond counsel for tax increment financing and has participated in drafting legislative amendments to tax increment finance and municipal law in general over the last several years. Over more than three decades of pra...

Charles Hubley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Charles practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Hubley 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 Charles Hubley is held by other lawyers.

Todd C. Lady is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Todd C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Todd C. Lady since 2015. 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 Todd C. Lady is held by other lawyers.

Richard L. Norris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law, Mediation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Rick practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana. Best Lawyers has recognized Rick Norris 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 Rick is held by other lawyers. In 2008, Rick was recognized by ...

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...