Rodney V. "Rod" Taylor

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...

Monica R. Brownewell Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Monica R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Monica R. Brownewell Smith 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 Monica R. Brownewell Smith is held ...

Kenneth D. Isley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Agriculture Law. Kenneth D. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth D. Isley 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 Kenneth D. Isley is held by other lawyers.

Chris focuses his practice in representing clients in complex commercial disputes, serving as trial counsel in federal court, state court, arbitration tribunals, and administrative proceedings. His experience in business litigation spans a wide range of claims, including breach of contract, construction, corporate fraud, tortious interference, and unfair competition. Chris has significant appellate experience, including a federal appellate clerkship and cases before state and federal appellat...

Christopher C. Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher C. Murray since 2020. 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 Christopher C. Murray is held by other law...

David A. Foster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Commercial Finance Law. David A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Foster since 2009. 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 ...

Laura DuVall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Laura practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Laura DuVall since 2027. 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 Laura DuVall is held by other lawyers.

Advising clients across all areas of intellectual property law, Ken brings particular depth in patent matters and in infringement and validity evaluations within the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, and medical device arts. His practice reflects a comprehensive approach to IP protection, encompassing prosecution, counseling, licensing, and litigation related issues that span the full lifecycle of his clients' intellectual property assets. His extensive experience includes worldwide...

For over 20 years, Ken Siepman has represented and advised private and public employers on a wide array of labor and employment issues, including FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, ADEA, NLRA, covenant not to compete/trade secret matters, wage claims, and wrongful discharge. Ken regularly serves as lead counsel for employers in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and administrative agencies such as the EEOC, NLRB, OSHA, and the Indiana and United States Departments of Labor. He also has represen...

Brian L. McDermott is the office managing principal of the Indianapolis, Indiana, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on workplace training and representation of employers in labor and employment litigation. Brian has dedicated his legal career of more than 25 years to representing private and public employers in individual, class, and collective employment actions, including cases involving: the FMLA, the ADA, Title VII, the ADEA, ERISA, the FLSA, the NLRA, covenant not to comp...