Tyler J. Kalachnik

Robert W. Johnson, an Indiana native, proudly serves the Indianapolis area. Since 1993, he has represented clients who have suffered personal injury or who have lost a loved one due to a wrongful death. He specializes in cases involving brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractice. His focus on brain injuries arises out of personal experience: His daughter, who did not receive enough oxygen at birth, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. As a result of caring for his daughter ...

Charles Hubley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Charles, 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 Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Ann O'Connor McCready is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ann O'Connor, 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 Ann O'Connor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Christopher C. Murray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher C., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher C. 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...

Frederick R.(Rick) Hovde is a principal with Hovde Dassow & Deets LLC.He is a trial lawyer with an emphasis on medical negligence,automobile and truck accidents, construction site accidents and injuries from dangerous consumer products all on behalf of plaintiffs. He is Past President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on October 1, 1955. He is a graduate of Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1977) and Indiana University School of Law - Indianap...

Kian Hudson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Kian, 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 Kian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John D. Papageorge is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. John D., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.