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Jerimi J. Ullom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law and Public Finance Law. Jerimi J., 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 Jerimi J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Blake’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation in both federal court and administrative proceedings at the USPTO. He has worked on all stages of disputes, from pre-filing investigations and enforcement letters through pleadings, motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeal. Blake also maintains active patent and trademark prosecution dockets, including serving as U.S. counsel for overseas companies and attorneys. Through searching, investigations, legal research, and writ...

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...

Craig Borowski is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Craig, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Heather Willey advises clients in the areas of government services, government finance, and education and healthcare law. Practical and analytical, Heather is an ardent team player who is able to create synergy among even the most diverse parties, working through issues collaboratively while realizing her client’s goals. Heather focuses her practice on broad governmental and municipal law issues for cities, towns and counties. A registered Indiana lobbyist, Heather has been involved in ...

Monica R. Brownewell Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Monica R., 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 Monica R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas John is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Contracts and Government Relations Practice. Thomas, 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 Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kim Blanchet concentrates her practice in municipal finance, including complex taxable and tax-exempt transactions. Experience is everything in the area of public finance, which is an inherently technical and specialized discipline. With two continuous decades of practice, Kim is well-respected in her field for her deal structure experience and responsiveness. Kim has worked on a variety of taxable and tax-exempt financings for cities, towns, counties, regional water and sewer districts, cons...

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 ...

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...