William J. "Jay" Hancock

An experienced trial lawyer who defends employers of all sizes in a range of industries, including defense, food, and trucking companies, against unsubstantiated accusations, Rick’s litigation practice takes him to courts throughout the U.S. He litigates a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); breach of contract; golden parachute agreements; wage and hour laws (exemptions, overtime, commissions, etc.); wrongful te...

Eric E. Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Eric E. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Eric E. Williams 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 Eric E. Williams is held by other lawyers.

Laura DuVall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Laura practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Laura DuVall since 2027. 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 Laura DuVall is held by other lawyers.

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

Terry Dawson’s practice involves virtually every issue employers confront today, with an emphasis on labor relations, including arbitrations, collective bargaining negotiation, helping employers remain union-free, business strategy and client counseling. Terry also provides daily counseling to employers on complex FMLA and ADA issues. Terry has negotiated contracts with a number of unions, including the Steelworkers, Teamsters, IBEW, SEIU, AFTRA, UAW, AFSCME, IOE, Carpenters and many ot...

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

John P. Higgins is a Partner in Krieg DeVault LLP ’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Services in Indianapolis, Indiana. He represents contractors, remodelers, restoration providers, developers, and other construction-related businesses in disputes involving project defects, delays, contract claims, payment issues, insurance coverage, regulatory enforcement, and other business concerns. John handles construction disputes involving projects of various sizes, including homeowner matters,...

Joseph G. Eaton is a partner in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg and co-chair of the firm's Toxic Tort Practice Group. Product Liability: Toxic Tort, Chemical Product Liability and Environmental Litigation Joseph has represented clients in litigated matters throughout the United States involving chemical product liability actions, including plaintiffs' personal injury and property damage litigation relating to alleged toxic products. He presently assists several national defe...

Teresa’s practice is extensive and includes litigation, transactional, legislative, and appellate advice. She counsels clients on such issues as utility rate making and has represented clients in numerous general rate cases. She works extensively with other aspects of public utility regulation, access to public records, competition, construction of new facilities, customer-specific contracts, alternative regulation and deregulation, energy efficiency, demand side management, and energy ...

Donald Densborn is a business lawyer who serves diverse companies, investors, developers and entrepreneurs in an array of acquisition , disposition, conveyancing, financing , fundraising, development, operating, and recapitalization transactions. His work also includes consultative, governance, compliance and property law aspects. He is a past chair of the Business Law Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association and is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee and the Acquisition Fin...