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Karoline E. Jackson is a partner in the Litigation Department of Barnes & Thornburg and serves as the firm's General Counsel. Karoline represents businesses and individuals in a variety of civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts throughout the United States. She concentrates her practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation and securities litigation. In 2016, Karoline was recognized on the Indiana Super Lawyers list for her work in busine...

Brent Mosby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Brent practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Brent Mosby 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 Brent Mosby is held by other lawyers.

Aaron P. Snellenbarger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Aaron P. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Aaron P. Snellenbarger 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 Aaron P. Snellenbarger is held by other lawyers.

Dedicated to helping businesses develop, protect, and manage their intellectual property portfolios both domestically and internationally, Chuck brings over 25 years of experience obtaining patent protection for clients' inventions across a wide range of technologies. His technical depth spans automotive, hybrid vehicle, lubricant filtration, control systems, electronic, computer and software, material handling, diagnostic, and medical device technologies, giving him the versatility to serve ...

Adam Collins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Adam practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Collins since 2026. 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 Adam Collins is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. Hicks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert J. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Hicks since 2007. 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 Robert J. Hicks is h...

Mark advises on complex workouts and loan restructurings, representing secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, preference and fraudulent transfer defendants, lessors and landlords in bankruptcy cases. Mark provides legal counsel on repossessions, general collections and Uniform Commercial Code issues. He is also involved in commercial litigation in numerous courts throughout the country. Notably, Mark maintains multijurisdictional licenses to practice law, which allows h...

Chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Labor and Employment Department for two decades, Ken Yerkes has spent over 30 years successfully fighting for his clients' rights and business objectives at the bargaining table, in arbitration and federal and state court, as well as in plants across the country through proactive training, counseling and union avoidance campaigns. Ken's ability to transform complex scenarios into workable strategies has earned him not only his clients' trust, but also acclaim...

John R. Hammond III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. John R. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Hammond III since 2007. 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 John R. Hammond III is held by other lawyers.

With a commitment to understanding fully each client's mission, Nick Kile focuses on adding value to help them accomplish it. He seeks innovative solutions that are grounded in the law and fact, and align with the big picture business goals. Nick is co-chair of the firm’s Energy, Telecommunications and Utilities team, which was ranked “Tier 1” on U.S. News-Best Lawyers Best Law Firms 2019 list in Indianapolis for energy law. Nick concentrates his practice in two distinct sub...