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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 ...

Joseph C. Chapelle is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office. He practices primarily in the Litigation Department and handles government litigation and insurance coverage matters as well as products liability litigation. Joseph is a co-chair of the firm's Government Litigation Practice Group, handling a variety of legal issues unique to governmental entities, including government contracts and eminent domain. Joseph received a B.A. in 1983 from the University of Michigan wi...

John A. Drake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. John A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Drake 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 A. Drake is held by other lawyers.

Neal Brackett is valued for devising and executing legal solutions and plans of action to help his clients navigate complex issues. As an experienced white collar criminal defense attorney, Neal provides counsel in a manner that is understandable, workable and effective. Neal concentrates his practice on white collar criminal defense, government and internal investigations, corporate monitorships and general commercial litigation. He understands the importance of problem-solving in a way that...

Chase and his wife, Alyssa, live in downtown Indianapolis with their son, Wilder, and two dogs, Steve and Marvin. Chase is an admitted nerd and sports fanatic who played soccer, wrestled, and ran track before going to college. Currently, he focuses his practice solely on representing accident victims, with the goal of obtaining fair compensation for their injuries. Chase has represented victims of car accidents, truck accidents, slip & falls, assaults, and even negligent firearm discharge...

Personal injury lawyer , Donald Ward, of Ward & Ward Law Firm, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1954 and represents clients in all matters of personal injury, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, product liability and estate law. If you or someone you love has been involved in an accident, injury or suffered a wrongful death due to another person’s negligence, call Don Ward today for a free consultation and an evalu...

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...

Joe's practice focuses on commercial disputes, with experience representing heavy equipment manufacturers, real estate development and construction companies, utilities and entities involved in energy trading. Joe has authored briefs to the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and has argued before the Indiana Supreme Court and Indiana Court of Appeals.Joe is admitted to practice law in the United States Supreme Court; the United States Co...

M. Michael Stephenson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. M. Michael practices law in Shelbyville, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized M. Michael Stephenson 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. Michael Stephenson is held by other lawyers.

Zachary E. Klutz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Public Finance Law. Zachary E. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Zachary E. Klutz 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 Zachary E. Klutz is held by other lawyers.