Richard A. "Rich" Smikle

Brian C. Crist is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Brian C., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hans Murphy counsels and advises employers nationwide in virtually all aspects of managing their employment relationship with their workforce. Practical by nature, Hans identifies what each client wants to achieve, and then devises a balanced and actionable plan that suits their distinct business and operational imperatives. Hans negotiates and drafts employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. He advises on the creation and maintena...

Jeff represents utilities in rate cases, periodic rate adjustment (tracker) proceedings, environmental compliance matters and other filings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). As utilities are heavily regulated, Jeff guides clients through compliance with the statues and regulations that are applicable to them. Because Jeff is committed to taking a practical approach to solving the problems his clients face, he analyzes and applies the law in a way that seeks to support h...

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...

Don Williams is a partner in the Indianapolis, Indiana office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and is the Co-Chairman and Administrator of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Mr. Williams concentrates his practice in commercial real estate transactions. His practice focuses on the representation of developers, contractors, lenders, landlords, tenants and property owners in the acquisition, disposition and leasing of commercial, industrial and multifamily properties as well as the development of u...

NEAL ROACH focuses his practice in the areas of business transactions (particularly intellectual property licensing transactions), corporate compliance and securities law compliance, and healthcare and life sciences law. He has represented numerous startup and high-growth companies on a broad range of matters, including advice on corporate structure and financing; intellectual property protection, management and licensing; contracts; FDA issues; sales and marketing regulation; healthcare comp...

Donald Densborn is a business lawyer who serves diverse companies, investors, developers and entrepreneurs in an array of acquisition , disposition, conveyancing, financing , fundraising, development, operating, and recapitalization transactions. His work also includes consultative, governance, compliance and property law aspects. He is a past chair of the Business Law Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association and is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee and the Acquisition Fin...

As a corporate lawyer and business adviser, Jeff is committed to forging the right path to realizing each client’s goals. He is dedicated to serving as an effective consensus builder, communicator and negotiator who maintains focus on getting the deal done. In addition to his practice, Jeff serves on the firm’s Management Committee and is the partner-in-charge of legal personnel. Jeff offers comprehensive legal counsel to businesses and business owners in the areas of mergers and ...

Thomas A. Barnard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Environmental and Mediation. Thomas A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...