Richard J. Thrapp

A tenacious advocate and litigator, Deborah Pollack-Milgate is known for her ability to act quickly to chart the optimal path for the clients she serves. Fearless and disciplined, Deborah delivers laser sharp focus that supports and protects each client’s unique business objectives. Deborah represents businesses of all sizes and individuals in patent, trade secret, trademark and complex commercial litigation, including antitrust and contract litigation. Deborah is adept at providing her...

LEE CHRISTIE, Indianapolis, is a partner with Christie Bell & Marshall. His practice focuses on personal injury litigation, wrongful death, car accident injury cases , and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Christie received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, and earned his law degree from Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis. A frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars, Mr. Christie has presented on the topics of punitive damages, tort l...

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...

Christopher Engel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Christopher, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kyle W. LeClere is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Kyle W., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kyle W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricia L. Beaty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Patricia L., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patricia L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A trusted adviser and passionate advocate, John Maley is skilled in advocating before trial and appellate judges, juries and mediators who rely upon his assessment of the case at hand. Whether on attack or defense, John’s understanding of diverse industries and the sophisticated legal issues that permeate complex disputes is at the core of his success as a litigator and trial attorney. John regularly represents publicly traded and private companies in regional and national litigation, t...

Charles Hubley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Charles, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Andrew J. Detherage is a partner in the Indianapolis and Los Angeles offices of Barnes & Thornburg. Andrew serves on the firm's Management Committee. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and California. He also is co-chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery and Counseling Practice Group, which was named by Law360 as a 'Practice Group of the Year.' Andrew represents clients in litigated matters throughout the United States and has appeared in courts in more than 35 states. His practice conc...