William H. "Bill" Thompson

Mark I. Shublak, a partner in Ice Miller's Public Affairs Group, has a multi-dimensional government relations practice that combines public policy advocacy with traditional legal skills. He represents clients in a wide range of matters before legislative and executive bodies at all levels of government. Mark's legislative practice focuses on state and local lobbying, legislative monitoring, grassroots programming and political strategy. His practice spans across all industry sectors, includin...

Michael H. Gottschlich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Michael H. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael H. Gottschlich 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 Michael H. Gottschlich is held by other lawyers.

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...

Peter J. Rusthoven, a partner in the Indianapolis office, has a multi-dimensional practice. His business experience includes transactional and corporate governance work, in areas ranging from manufacturing to publishing to healthcare. Peter was active in drafting Indiana's corporation statute and official comments and has frequently written and spoken on corporate change-of-control issues. In the governmental services area, he is experienced in gaming and alcoholic beverage licensing and othe...

Steven (“Steve”) Pockrass is Co-Chair of the firm’s Wage and Hour Practice Group. In this position, he helps clients and attorneys throughout the firm deliver proactive and responsive solutions to federal and state wage-hour questions and concerns. Steve coordinates wage-hour resources within the firm and works on a variety of wage-related issues, ranging from evaluating whether certain job positions are properly classified to defending collective and class actions. In addit...

Paul Drucker has a broad and varied practice encompassing high-profile environmental and business litigation, appeals, sophisticated transactional work, complex internal investigations, and regulatory compliance matters and settlements. Paul’s ability to streamline complex problems, develop understandable and practical solutions, understand business objectives, and obtain successful results in contested matters is highly valued by the firm’s clients. His environmental work include...

William C. Wagner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Environmental and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. William C. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized William C. Wagner since 2012. 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 professiona...

John P. Breen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. John P. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Breen 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 John P. Breen is held by other lawyers.

Donald Morgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Donald practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Donald Morgan 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 Donald Morgan is held by other lawyers.

Representing clients in all phases of intellectual property litigation, Bill brings extensive experience in actions filed throughout the United States. His litigation practice spans a wide range of technologies, including software, electrical and mechanical arts, computer telephony, complex electrical circuitry, robotic navigation, aviation tracking, medical monitoring, and mobile devices. Beyond the courtroom, Bill advises clients on the procurement and strategic development of trademark and...