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Clients rely on Caitlin Byczko for her substantial experience before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and creative approach to trademark prosecution matters. A dedicated advocate, Caitlin is known for her straightforward and direct counsel as it relates to even the most complex legal issues. Caitlin is a member of the Intellectual Property Department, where she develops and executes global brand strategies for creating, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property assets, including tra...

Erick Ponader is a member of the firm's Business group and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington. He represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing. Mr. Ponader also advises and represents life science companies in all aspects from start-up forward, including entity structure and formation, financing and operations. He has extensive experience in the sale and purch...

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.

Frank J. Deveau is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Frank J., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frank J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miriam Dant is widely recognized as a skilled government affairs professional whose broad public and private sector experience enables her to craft government solutions for her clients. She founded Dant Advocacy in 2006, and has grown the firm with clients ranging from some of the world's largest manufacturers, to homegrown Indiana companies, to trade associations and municipalities. The firm is certified by the State of Indiana as a Women's Business Enterprise, and represents clients at the ...

Koryn McHone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Koryn, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Koryn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph C. Chapelle is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office. He practices primarily in the Litigation Department and handles government litigation and insurance coverage matters as well as products liability litigation. Joseph is a co-chair of the firm's Government Litigation Practice Group, handling a variety of legal issues unique to governmental entities, including government contracts and eminent domain. Joseph received a B.A. in 1983 from the University of Michigan wi...

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

David L. Guevara Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. David L., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley M. Ulbricht is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law. Ashley M., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.