Stephen S. Lavallo

Timothy S. Schafer is the founding partner of Schafer & Schafer and a seasoned trial lawyer with more than four decades of experience fighting for the injured. Over the course of his career, he’s recovered more than $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including over 100 individual cases where he secured $1 million or more. Timothy has been consistently recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in Indiana and the country, earning honors like Best Lawyer of the Year by U.S. New...

Eric W. von Deck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Eric W., who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stacia Buechler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Stacia, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stacia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A partner with Langer & Langer, Steven L. Langer represents the rights and interests of people living in Valparaiso, Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana and other parts of Indiana. He focuses his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, complex litigation, car and truck crashes, and wrongful death. After graduating from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1977, Mr. Langer decided to pursue a career in law. He went to Valparaiso University Law School and earned his Juris Doc...

Alexander R. 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 who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Alexander has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2023 for his work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. This recognition is based on a peer-review process that reflects the professional regar...

Robert J. Hicks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert J., 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 Robert J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Theodore T. Storer is a partner with Beers Mallers, LLP. He has practiced law for 27 years and has extensive experience in civil litigation on behalf of individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Ted has represented financial institutions in complex banking matters; owners and contractors in construction disputes; and businesses in commercial litigation. Ted also regularly represents employers in human resource issues. Ted is an avid soccer fan, having participated as a player and...

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.

Carol Nemeth Joven is an attorney with Williams Law Group LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation and appellate matters. Her practice focuses on Legal Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, antitrust litigation, and other high-stakes civil disputes. She has handled trials in Indiana state and federal courts, including matters resulting in multi-million-dollar jury verdicts. Carol has also represented clients in civil rights cases, inclu...

Bill is a partner with Beers Mallers, LLP whose practice is devoted to municipal law, municipal finance law, construction law, and labor law. Bill served as a Chief Deputy County Attorney from 1977 through 1984 and as the Allen County Attorney from 1984 to the present. He is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and ABA Forum on The Construction Industry. Bill was selected by his peers as one of Indiana’s Best Lawyers for Construction Law from 2008-2019.