Stephen Thomas

As a leader, Scott serves on the firm’s management committee and as a member of the firm's IT Oversight Committee. As a practitioner, Scott prepares and prosecutes patent applications through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and counsels clients on the protection and development of IP. Scott is known for his experience in creating the strategies his clients need to succeed in their respective markets. Having been involved in patent portfolio development and management for a ...

Since joining Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP, John McLaughlin has dedicated his practice to representing personal injury victims. He focuses primarily on serious injury and wrongful death cases involving automobile and trucking accidents, while also handling matters across the firm’s broader personal injury practice, including medical malpractice. John has successfully secured numerous favorable settlements and jury verdicts for his clients, including multiple seven-figure rec...

Lonnie L. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lonnie L., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lonnie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Allen is a trial attorney and principal at the law firm of Allen Law Group, LLC. Mr. Allen tries cases for those who have been seriously injured or harmed in truck accident cases, worksite and jobsite cases, commercial vehicle cases, medical malpractice cases, and more. Mr. Allen and the firm, Allen Law Group, LLC, practice personal injury and wrongful death litigation, exclusively. Mr. Allen has appeared as counsel for the plaintiff in over 100 trials and published appellate court decisi...

Scott A. Harkness is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Environmental, Litigation - Insurance and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Scott A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott A. 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.

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

Brad A. Schepers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Technology Law. Brad A., 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 Brad A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark R. Alson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Mark R., 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 Mark R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...