Richard A. "Rich" Smikle

For the past 20 years, my practice has been focused on clients in transition who need assistance in acquisitions, debt restructuring, refinancing, workouts and turnarounds. I help companies and individuals expand, reorganize, buy, sell and liquidate. I regularly represent both healthy and troubled companies and the individuals who own and are employed by them. These solutions have included sales inside and outside of bankruptcy, refinancing, workouts and Chapter 11 reorganizations. I have sub...

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

An experienced trial lawyer who defends employers of all sizes in a range of industries, including defense, food, and trucking companies, against unsubstantiated accusations, Rick’s litigation practice takes him to courts throughout the U.S. He litigates a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); breach of contract; golden parachute agreements; wage and hour laws (exemptions, overtime, commissions, etc.); wrongful te...

Paul Hunt advises business clients on complex intellectual property law matters. In his role as litigator and counselor, Paul seeks practical and efficient solutions when identifying and implementing winning strategies and advocating his clients’ rights. For nearly three decades, Paul has safeguarded intellectual property assets for small and large businesses alike. He has served as lead counsel for clients such as ABB, BISSELL, Corning Incorporated, Cummins Inc., Ingersoll Rand, Roche ...

Patent attorney Ron Henderson advises on domestic and international patent protection in a wide range of industries, including the healthcare industry. Having both electrical and mechanical engineering degrees, Ron understands the technology behind sophisticated products and systems and also the business objectives that such intellectual property can help achieve. By focusing on patent procurement, protection and development as a critical component of his clients’ strategic business pla...

Kathleen L. Matsoukas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Health Care. Kathleen L. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen L. Matsoukas 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 Kathleen L. Matsoukas is held by other lawyers.

Katrina M. Clingerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Litigation - ERISA. Katrina M. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Katrina M. Clingerman 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 Katrina M. Clingerman is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth A. Shuster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Elizabeth A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth A. Shuster 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 Elizabeth A. Shuster is held by other lawyers.

David delivers to his clients the benefit of nearly two decades of private practice and in-house public company experience. He utilizes this experience to work efficiently and effectively on nearly any form of complex real estate or corporate matters. David’s experience ranges from real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, leasing and joint ventures, to corporate governance, compliance rules and regulations for real estate and development companies and other busine...

Christopher Barry is an attorney with Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC, where he represents plaintiffs in Personal Injury Litigation. He practices in Indianapolis, Indiana, and focuses his work on advocating for individuals who have been harmed due to the negligence of others. Christopher has been recognized by Best Lawyers beginning in 2024 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on a peer-review process that reflects feedback from attorneys ...