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38 distinguished attorneys practicing in Indiana, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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  • South Bend (2)
  • Plymouth (2)
  • Fort Wayne (2)
  • Merrillville (2)
  • Delphi (1)
  • Lawrenceburg (1)
  • Fishers (1)
  • Crown Point (1)
  • Valparaiso (1)
  • Muncie (1)

Indiana attorney directory

Aaron Henderson

Aaron Henderson

Featured Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

502 W Main Street, Hartford City, IN 47348-2051

Aaron is a 1989 graduate of Blackford High School, a 1995 graduate of Anderson University BA in Criminal Justice, and a 2001, graduate of Valdosta State University with a Master's Degree in Public Administration. After 20 years in the criminal justice system as a probation officer, Aaron sought admission to Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan. In May 2014 Aaron graduated Cum Laude with a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law and open a solo firm in Hartford City, Indiana where he has been practicing for the past 8 years. Aaron's practice focuses on Elder Law, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Social Security Benefits and Medicare/Medicaid benefits.

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Alexander Limontes

Alexander Limontes

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

50 S Meridian St suite 600, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

Alex Limontes is the managing partner of Hurst Limontes LLC, an Indiana personal injury law firm committed to helping injured people and their families navigate difficult moments in their lives. His practice focuses on representing individuals whose lives have been disrupted by serious injuries, with an approach grounded in preparation, honest communication, and personal attention. Alex is licensed to practice in Indiana and Florida and represents clients in both states. He has been recognized by Lawyers of Distinction each year from 2022 through 2026 and has also been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 for Civil Plaintiff attorneys and the National Latino Trial Lawyers Top 10. As managing partner, Alex leads the firm with a client-first philosophy and a commitment to the people and communities it serves. He works to ensure every client understands the legal process, feels heard, and has a dedicated team prepared to advocate for the best possible outcome.

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Alexandra Curlin

Family and Divorce Law

8510 Evergreen Avenue, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Alexandra practices law throughout the State of Indiana. Her practice focuses on the things that matter, families and children. As a previous educator, she brings invaluable experience to her focus practice areas of Family and Education Law. She represents parents of kids with special needs and who have been otherwise marginalized and fights hard to make sure they are treated equally and with dignity and respect. The schools she works with have a high commitment to serving underserved populations and closing the achievement gap. She has high expertise in education laws, special education law, and special needs guardianships. Her practice concentrates on working with families to ensure stability and success despite the issues they are striving to overcome. This includes families that are in transition due to marriage dissolutions or divorces and with families seeking to protect their child(ren)'s interests by seeking custody modifications, child support changes, and with other family law needs. She is a frequent speaker throughout the State of Indiana and is highly regarded by her clients and colleagues. Please call her for a consultation today.

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Brian L. Long

Brian L. Long

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

10475 Crosspoint Blvd suite 250, Indianapolis, IN 46256, USA

Brian L. Long is the founder of Integrity Law LLC, bringing a unique blend of legal expertise, dedication to serve others, and unwavering integrity to the practice of law. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Long served as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, cultivating a deep understanding of discretion, thorough investigation, and unwavering commitment to justice. Raised on a family farm in Indiana, Mr. Long deeply values a strong work ethic, compassion, and going the extra mile for your neighbors and those depending on you. Mr. Long is dedicated to providing personalized and responsive legal solutions that address your unique needs and achieve your goals.

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Cheyenne Younger

Criminal Defense Law

311 Walnut St, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025, USA

Cheyenne Younger decided she was going to be a lawyer when she was a young girl and started on her path to making that dream a reality at an early age. She graduated from Bellarmine University in just 2 and a half years with Cum Laude honors, and went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the Salmon P. Chase College of Law. Cheyenne was admitted to the Ohio Bar in October 2021 and the Indiana bar in November 2021. Cheyenne started her legal career working in criminal defense. She immediately found her passion for fighting for those who have been accused of a crime and working to defend their reputations, their futures, and their families. Cheyenne began practicing at her own law firm right out of law school and in 2021 she joined Pillar Law Group as a criminal defense lawyer and litigator. Cheyenne is an attorney for the City of Lawrenceburg, Lawrenceburg Community Schools, and the Town of Patriot. She also represents 360 American Title Company. As a criminal defense attorney, Cheyenne takes pride in giving every client and every case individualized attention and using her experience to help clients navigate their way through tough times. She has represented clients at jury trials, bench trials, hearings, and plea negotiations. Cheyenne has built a reputation as a tough and talented attorney who has the skill and the experience to fight for her clients. Cheyenne spends many hours outside of normal work hours training and improving her skills. At home, Cheyenne is engaged and enjoys spending time with her fiancé. They love to walk their dog and spend time with family and friends. Cheyenne is a lifelong Dearborn County and Lawrenceburg resident, and enjoys giving back to the community and staying involved.

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David Craig

Personal Injury Law

5845 Lawton Loop E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46216, USA

Since he began practicing law more than 26 years ago, Mr. Craig has been fighting to obtain justice for ordinary people against insurance companies, trucking companies, large corporations and others. He has witnessed first-hand the destruction and devastation that can be caused by the recklessness of others. David cares deeply about his clients and treats them the way he would want to be treated — with honesty, professionalism and direct personal attention. Throughout his career David has focused on handling cases against commercial vehicles including: semi tractor trailers, flat bed trucks, garbage trucks, wreckers, dump trucks and buses. While being active within the Indiana community, David is a Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Board member, on the Trial Lawyers Board of Regents, and received the Litigator Awards for Truck Accidents, for 2014 and 2015. He attended Indiana University for both his undergraduate and legal studies.

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David Pinyerd

David Pinyerd

Featured Lawyer

Social Security Disability Law

9201 N Meridian St, #210, Indianapolis, IN 46260

David Pinyerd is the distinguished founder, owner, and managing attorney of our esteemed law firm. With over twelve years of unwavering commitment to his clients, Mr. Pinyerd has personally represented thousands of individuals in their pursuit of disability benefits. His remarkable dedication and proven track record of success are testaments to his passion for advocating on behalf of those in need. Mr. Pinyerd is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. This educational foundation, coupled with his extensive legal experience, equips him with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the intricacies of Social Security Disability and Veteran Disability cases. David Pinyerd firmly believes that dedication and an unparalleled work ethic set his firm apart from others in the field. His commitment to his clients is unwavering, and he tirelessly fights to secure the benefits they deserve. He understands the profound impact these benefits can have on the lives of individuals and their families, and this drives his relentless advocacy. David Pinyerd’s passion for advocating for those in need, coupled with his extensive legal experience, educational background, and a commitment to hard work, make him a trusted and reputable attorney in the fields of Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability. His clients can rest assured that their cases are in capable hands, and he is prepared to stand by their side to secure the benefits they rightfully deserve.

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David Scott

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

1815 Bundy Ave, New Castle, IN 47362, USA

David J. Scott is an attorney in New Castle, Indiana, where his office is listed at 1815 Bundy Avenue under the name David J. Scott Attorney at Law. A graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law, Scott works in a practice that advertises family law, criminal defense, personal injury and civil litigation. The family-law practice covers more than divorce. Adoption, guardianship and paternity appear on the office’s list of services, as do child custody and support. Its account of Scott’s divorce work also describes help with custody and support issues following a marriage’s end. On criminal matters, the office specifically credits Scott with misdemeanor experience involving theft, assault and traffic violations. The firm also offers representation on felony charges. Its published examples include kidnapping and arson, murder and rape, grand theft and the sale of illegal drugs. The office’s injury practice takes in accidents at work as well as automobile and motorcycle crashes. Wrongful-death lawsuits are included in its description of that work. For civil litigation, the firm names four counties where it practices: Henry, Hancock, Rush and Wayne. The office welcomes walk-ins for family-law and criminal-law matters. Both service pages give (765) 529-2202 as the contact number, which is also published for the New Castle office on its contact page.

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David W. Craig

David W. Craig

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

5845 Lawton Loop East Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46216

David Craig is the managing partner as well as one of the founding partners of the law firm of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC. Since he began practicing law more than 26 years ago, he has been fighting to obtain justice for ordinary people against insurance companies, trucking companies, large corporations and others. He has witnessed first-hand the destruction and devastation that can be caused by the recklessness of others. David cares deeply about his clients and treats them the way he would want to be treated — with honesty, professionalism and direct personal attention.

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Edmond W. Foley

Edmond W. Foley

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

1002 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617, USA

South Bend has been my home for the majority of my life, starting from my high school years at St. Joseph High School to my accounting and law degrees from the University of Notre Dame. My career began in accounting, working for Touche Ross in Chicago, but the pull towards law was irresistible. Attending Notre Dame Law School was a transformative experience, leading me back to Chicago to work in insurance defense before finally returning to South Bend. In 1995, my partner at the time, Doug Small (retired in 2023) and I established Foley & Small, now called Foley & Murphy. This was driven by a shared desire to advocate for those harmed by negligence. With years of experience working with insurance companies, I’ve gained a unique perspective that significantly benefits our clients who’ve suffered due to others’ carelessness. Our mission extends beyond seeking financial reparation; at Foley & Murphy, we aim to provide a caring, familial environment to our clients, supporting them through loss and recovery. If you’re facing difficulties due to an injury or other losses, we invite you to reach out. Join our family at Foley & Murphy, and let’s work together towards your recovery.

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Erin L. Connell

Erin L. Connell

Featured Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

550 Congressional Blvd., Suite 115, Carmel, IN 46032

Attorney Erin L. Connell is a top-rated attorney with more than 13 years of legal experience and co-founding and managing partner of Connell Michael Kerr, LLP. Ms. Connell devotes her practice primarily to family law, and she provides exceptional counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Indianapolis metro and surrounding areas who are going through divorces or have other serious legal issues affecting their families. Although she represents clients from all walks of life, Ms. Connell is a veteran of the United States Air Force and she routinely works with service members and their families in their divorce and family law situations. As a former Captain in the United States Air Force, she fully understands the unique and specialized needs military families have and she is able to more readily connect with them and assist them through their struggles while devising effective solutions and strategies to help them achieve their goals.

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Heather Gilbert

Heather Gilbert

Featured Lawyer

Medical Malpractice Law

233 E 84th Dr., 305, Merrillville, IN 46410

Heather Gilbert is the Administrative Partner of the firm’s Merrillville office. She also serves as a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Heather focuses her practice on health care litigation, including medical negligence and correctional health care, complex construction, employment, products liability, breach of contract, premises liability, transportation, professional negligence, and wrongful death matters. Heather maintains an aggressive motion practice, has obtained numerous pretrial dismissals for her clients, and has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and for the Indiana Court of Appeals. Prior to joining Cassiday Schade, Heather worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, where she represented the City and its employees in personal injury cases. Her work included successfully drafting and arguing several motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, as well as serving as lead counsel at numerous arbitrations and jury trials in Cook County, Illinois. Heather also worked for a Chicago law firm where she focused her practice on medical negligence, with an emphasis on hospital liability, and handled cases involving a wide range of medical specialties. While in law school, Heather served as an extern for the Honorable Kenneth F. Ripple of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She was also a member of the Student Bar Association and served as Executive Articles Editor for Health Matrix: Journal of Law and Medicine. Heather is a member of several professional organizations including the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, Chicagoland Healthcare Risk Management Society, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and the Women Lawyers’ Association of Indiana. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Society for Healthcare Risk Management.

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James Barth

James Barth

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

53600 N. Ironwood Dr, South Bend, IN 46635

Mr. James Barth graduated magna cum laude from Valparaiso Law School in 2016. He is an attorney at the law offices of Pfeifer Morgan & Stesiak, focusing his practice in the area of personal injury and advocating for clients who have suffered an injury or loss. Having clerked for both Federal and State trial courts, Mr. Barth gained valuable knowledge and experience in a courtroom setting. He is a valued asset to the firm, using his experiences from time served in the Marine Corps helping junior Marines through the issues they faced to make the law relatable to his clients. Mr. Barth is a member of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indiana Bar Association, and serves as Treasurer for the Porter County Inns of Court. Outside the office, James enjoys hiking, mushroom hunting, and watching movies with his wife.

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Jeffrey C. Rider

Distinguished Lawyer

Elder Law

102 S Union Street, Delphi, IN 46923

Jeff was born in Kankakee, Illinois, on February 24, 1961. He was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1988 and is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts for both the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Cedarville College in 1983, followed by his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 1987, where he was a member of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi. For over 35 years, Jeff has proudly served the people of Carroll County and surrounding areas from his office in Delphi, Indiana. His commitment to the community is reflected in his long-standing legal practice and active civic involvement. Jeff’s professional experience includes roles as Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Carroll County and City Attorney for Delphi, Indiana. He is a member and past President of the Delphi Rotary Club, a past President of the Carroll County Bar Association (1999–2001), and an active member of both the Indiana State Bar Association (Sections on Probate, Trust & Real Property and Elder Law) and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA).

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Jeffrey Tabor

Jeffrey Tabor

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

3610 River Crossing Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46240, USA

For more than 25 years, Jeff's practice has focused exclusively on representing victims injured by negligence and families who have lost loved ones due to the carelessness of others. During his professional career, Jeff has represented thousands of injured victims and families who have lost loved ones due to motor vehicle collisions, semi-tractor trailer collisions, motorcycle accidents, train/grade crossing collisions, slip, trip and fall occurrences and construction site fatalities. Jeff is a member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Jeff has also been active in the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, where he has served as a frequent lecturer and author on current issues and new developments in personal injury/insurance litigation, including how-to handle uninsured and underinsured motorist cases, special issues in automobile cases and how to handle a Wrongful Death estate in Indiana. Jeff graduated from Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Law.

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Tax Law

200 E 80th Pl, Suite 200, Merrillville, IN 46410

John Laszlo is listed as a principal attorney at Laszlo & Popp, PC in Merrillville, Indiana, and his firm biography describes a background in tax representation. That work includes helping people resolve amounts owed to the IRS. His Lake County Bar Association entry appears under Tax Law / IRS, with an office at 200 East 80th Place, Suite 200. Laszlo studied accounting at Valparaiso University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in 1979. Before that, he graduated from Crown Point High School in 1975. The Indiana State Bar Association lists Valparaiso as his law school and June 4, 1982, as his Indiana admission date. Its profile, updated January 29, 2026, reports his license status as Active In Good Standing. Brian Popp is also named as a principal of Laszlo & Popp. According to the firm, both men grew up in family-owned businesses and have represented small businesses and high-net-worth individuals. At the firm level, tax and business planning services are directed toward small-business owners. The work described by Laszlo & Popp begins with business formation and includes issues that arise during ongoing operations. For owners preparing to leave a business, the firm also lists assistance with a sale or a transfer to the next generation.

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Joseph Morris

Criminal Defense Law

401 North St, Plymouth, IN 46563, USA

Joseph R. Morris, PC is located in Plymouth, Indiana, the county seat for Marshall County. This is my 22nd year serving the Marshall County community. My primary practice area is Criminal Defense for all classes of cases including OVWI, DUI, Felony, Possession, Dealing, Misdemeanor and traffic matters. I accept a limited number of family law cases with a focus on clients who are willing to work toward solutions to problems as opposed to fighting for the sake of fighting. I continue to handle personal injury matters for our clients and contigency fee arrangements are available for a variety of cases.

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Juanita Ingram

Corporate and Transactional Law

Carmel, IN 46033, USA

Juanita is a licensed attorney with over 16 years of experience in the areas of business law specializing in contracts. She obtained her JD/MBA from the University of Memphis and her BBA in Accounting from Tennessee State University. She is currently Assistant General Counsel to a publically-traded company and is licensed in the states of Tennessee and Indiana.

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Kathryn Wiley

Kathryn Wiley

Distinguished Lawyer

In House Counsel

10300 Kincaid Dr suite 100, Fishers, IN 46037, USA

As a strategic board advisor and executive leader, I partner with businesses, private equity firms, and corporate boards to drive transformational growth and create lasting value. My ability to blend sophisticated legal strategy with business acumen has helped companies scale from $250M to almost $3B+, particularly during complex M&A transactions and rapid expansion phases. Having served as both CLO and Chief Strategy Officer across telecommunications, cannabis, and real estate sectors, I bring a unique perspective on turning regulatory challenges into competitive advantages. For boards navigating high-stakes decisions, I deliver more than legal counsel – I provide strategic insights that enable calculated risk-taking while ensuring robust governance. My experience spans building scalable legal infrastructure, executing major acquisitions, and creating frameworks that support aggressive growth while protecting enterprise value. I serve as an executive board member and trusted advisor.

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Kena Hollingsworth

Family and Divorce Law

30 W Main St, Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Kena Hollingsworth is the founding partner of the dynamic family law firm Hollingsworth Law Group and is the creator of the approach: Divorce Done Differently. Kena’s legal practice is 100% dedicated to divorce & family law. She handles all types of family law cases, including divorce and legal separation, child custody and visitation/parenting time, child support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, paternity, spousal maintenance/alimony, military divorce, and family law appeals, to name a few. What Makes Her Uniquely Qualified? Kena is passionate about helping her clients find healthier approaches to the divorce and other family law issues. In addition to 20+ years of experience practicing divorce and family law, Kena is also a divorce and family law mediator, a trained collaborative divorce professional, and a certified relationship coach. As a child of divorce herself, and someone who has gone through the divorce process as an adult, Kena offers a uniquely compassionate perspective, and a level of understanding and empathy that sets her apart in the legal profession. Kena is committed to finding workable solutions for her clients and their families, especially when children are involved; and she strives to promote positive co-parenting relationships and creative solutions which are sustainable for clients, long-term. From her perspective, representing family law clients goes far beyond helping them navigate the legal processes. It is to prepare, inspire and empower clients to move forward after divorce with certainty, confidence and joy

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Laurie A. Kemp

Real Estate Law

1994 Charlestown New Albany Pike, Suite 100, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Employment Law and Real Estate Law Laurie A. Kemp is the co-owner of Momentum Title Agency and Kemp Law Offices and Of Counsel at Church, Langdon, Lopp and Banet Law. In addition to her real estate practice where she assists lenders, real estate agents and individuals in commercial and residential purchases and refinances, Laurie also handles an employment law practice where she represents and defends local employers in human resource and employment law matters. Laurie assists clients with implementing proactive and effective strategies for handling day-to-day employment issues including disciplinary matters, terminations, investigations, and policy review. She also works with clients to develop and conduct in-house trainings for employees and management. Laurie practices in all state and federal courts in Kentucky and Indiana, handling a variety of employment cases stemming from discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and retaliation claims as well as contract and restrictive covenant disputes.

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M. Bruce Scott

Family and Divorce Law

110 E Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, USA

M. Bruce Scott is a partner at Scott & Aplin LLC. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in September, 1962 and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana until his family moved to Decatur, Indiana in 1977. He received his B.A. from Wabash College in 1985 and received his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988. He has been a member of the Indiana State Bar Association since 1988 and is a member of the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of Indiana. Mr. Scott is a registered Civil and Domestic Mediator. Mr. Scott served as General Counsel for the Adams County Department of Family and Children Services from 1997 to 2004 and was the Chairman of the Juvenile Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. He has written articles and lectured for Continuing Legal Education Seminars regarding both business and family law. Mr. Scott is a member of the Allen County and Whitley County Bar Associations and was a member of the Adams County Bar Association (1992 President).

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Marshall Whalley

Personal Injury Law

51 W 112th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307

Marshall P. Whalley practices personal injury law in Crown Point, Indiana, with Marshall P. Whalley & Associates, P.C. Before entering law, he studied physics and psychology at the University of Michigan, completing his B.S. in 1980. Graduate work took him to Michigan’s Kresge Medical Hearing Research Institute, where he trained monitor lizards to respond to acoustic stimuli. He later received his J.D. from Valparaiso University in 1983. His college years also included work outside the classroom and laboratory. In the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Consumer Protection Division, Whalley mediated consumer complaints; with a tenants’ rights group, he helped renters understand their rights in dealings with corporate landlords. Summers combined Michigan classes with assembly-line shifts at Chrysler and General Motors in Detroit. His jobs there included welding wheels, running presses and painting cars. A clerkship brought him into a personal injury firm, first doing medical research, investigation and legal writing, then working as a lawyer and eventually a partner. His own attorney profile now names medical malpractice, wrongful death, products liability, asbestos and mesothelioma among his practice areas. It identifies him as a registered mediator and describes his judicial service as a former judge pro tempore. The Indiana State Bar Association lists Whalley as active in good standing in a profile updated March 14, 2026. His firm biography records admissions to the supreme courts of Indiana, Illinois and Michigan, along with federal district courts in those states and North Dakota.

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Martha (“Marti”) Starkey

Distinguished Lawyer

Wills and Trust Law

8335 Keystone Crossing, Suite 220, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Martha T. Starkey, “Marti”, born in Evansville, Indiana, June 26, 1954, is a partner at Harrison & Moberly, LLP, where she serves as Chair of the Trust and Estate Practice Group. She has practiced in the area of Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Related Litigation for over 35 years and built her practice by providing excellent legal work in an atmosphere of care and concern for each client. Marti has served as lead litigation counsel in some of the largest and highest profile fiduciary litigation cases in Indiana and the Midwest.

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Michael Thomas Foster

Health Care Law

704 E Main St, Greensburg, IN 47240, USA

Area of Practice: Medicaid Litigation Michael was born in Indiana, raised in South Dakota, attended undergraduate school in Minnesota and law school in Nebraska. Michael has lived and practiced law in Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois and for the majority of his career he has practiced in the state of Indiana. He lived a few years in FL where he provided consulting services and where he met and married his wife Lori. Michael spends his spare time listening to radio shows, spending time with his wife Lori, and dog Winnie. He enjoys traveling to various locations to educate the public on Estate Planning, Syngenta Litigation, and Agriculture Risk Coverage County Program (ARC-CO). He is passionate about helping those in need with their Family, Elder Care, Business, and Farm Planning.

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Paul Stanko

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

214 W. Washington Street, Plymouth, IN 46563

Paul Stanko is a criminal defense attorney in Plymouth, Indiana, and a former judge of the Superior Court of Lake County. He is listed as owner and founder of the Plymouth office of the Law Offices of Paul Stanko, located at 214 W. Washington Street. His Plymouth practice covers criminal cases in Marshall County and the surrounding counties of Kosciusko, Starke, Fulton and Miami. His defense work includes cases involving alleged possession or dealing of marijuana and other controlled substances. Driving-related representation includes accusations of drunk driving and drugged driving, along with boating while intoxicated and habitual traffic violator matters. His professional profile also lists domestic violence criminal defense and white collar crime among his practice areas. Stanko’s earlier positions included chief deputy prosecuting attorney in Starke County and deputy prosecuting attorney in Lake County. His career also included general trial and appellate work in private practice. As a Lake County Superior Court judge, he presided over both criminal and civil cases. An Indiana judiciary account records that Sheila Moss replaced him in January 1993, describing him at that point as a retired judge. He subsequently worked as an appellate attorney in the Lake County Superior Court’s Appellate Division. That position involved responsibility for appeals before the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court.

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Robert A. Langer

Robert A. Langer

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

4 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383, USA

Rob Langer is a dedicated attorney at Langer & Langer, where he brings passion, precision, and empathy to his work in medical malpractice and personal injury. Rob represents clients with a relentless focus on securing justice and improving their quality of life after traumatic events. A graduate of the Indiana State Bar Association Leadership Development Academy, Rob is committed to expanding access to justice for all Hoosiers. He actively serves as a representative to the American Association for Justice’s Board of Governors, advocating for plaintiffs. Rob’s focus on listening to clients and prioritizing their voices is at the core of his practice, reflected in his firm’s guiding principle, "Your Voice, Our Priority."

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Robert Gevers

Robert Gevers

Featured Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

116 E. Berry St., Suite 1000, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

A private practitioner with a thriving law firm, Gevers maintains his appointment as a public defender for clients accused of serious and violent crimes who are unable to afford legal representation. In January 2018, Gevers was selected to represent an indigent client charged with four murders in a death penalty case. Having served as the prosecutor on capital litigation cases, as a committee member of the American Bar Association’s Assessment on the Death Penalty in Indiana, and now as a defense attorney in a capital case, Gevers is uniquely qualified. Gevers also serves on the Board of Directors for the Northern District of Indiana Federal Community Defenders, Inc., and is a member of county and state bar associations.

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Robert W. York

Robert W. York

Distinguished Lawyer

Probate Law

7212 Shadeland Ave suite 150, Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA

Robert W. York has been a practicing Indiana Attorney since 1973 having obtained his Doctor of Jurisprudence with honors from Indiana University School of Law. He is a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, a former Indiana Administrative Law Judge and has presided over many major felony criminal cases as a Special Judge. He devotes his practice to participating in trials in courts throughout Indiana. He is admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court the Indiana Supreme Court and of all other courts of Indiana. He has memberships in a number of trial lawyer associations and Bar Associations. He is a recognized author in a number of legal publications and was Editor of Verdict magazine for 12 years. From 2009 through 2014, he served as Chairman of the Marion County Local Probate Rules Committee. He has been certified by the United States Hockey Association as a Master Coach and has coached 40 youth hockey and baseball teams.

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Scott Faultless

Scott Faultless

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

5845 Lawton Loop East Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46216

Scott A. Faultless is an Indianapolis personal injury lawyer and a founding partner of Craig, Kelley & Faultless. Commercial truck collisions account for much of his work representing injured people. His cases have taken him into both state and federal courts across the Midwest, and he has earned National Board of Trial Advocacy certification in commercial truck accident law. Raised on a farm in Greene County, Indiana, Faultless graduated from Indiana University in 1988. His law degree followed in 1991, from Indiana University McKinney School of Law. In 1995, he won election to the Fishers Town Council; four years later, he and two other attorneys opened Craig, Kelley & Faultless. He served as council president from 2001 through 2013. Truck litigation is also the subject of his writing and presentations. With David W. Craig, he wrote “Protecting Your Client’s Case,” concerning semi-truck and other commercial vehicle wrecks, published in the winter 2012 issue of The Lawyer’s Log Book. At the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys’ virtual symposium in September 2020, he spoke on practical tips from board-certified and board-eligible lawyers. The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association awarded him its President’s Award in 2020, 2022 and 2024. Outside his legal work, Faultless has volunteered to coach his children’s teams in soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball and softball. His civic recognition includes the Sagamore of the Wabash, awarded by Indiana’s governor for civic service and leadership.

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Stephen Wagner

Personal Injury Law

11939 N. Meridian St., Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032

Stephen M. Wagner grew up in Indianapolis and attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School where he graduated as co-valedictorian in 1987. Mr. Wagner graduated cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1991 with a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics and received his J.D. cum laude from the Indiana School of Law – Bloomington in 1994. After being accepted to the U.S. Attorney General’s Honors Program, Mr. Wagner attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, before working for the Department of Justice in 1994-1995 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1996 Mr. Wagner returned to Indianapolis to practice with the prestigious law firm of Riley Bennett & Egloff. In June, 1997 Mr. Wagner left Riley Bennett to found the Wagner Law Firm, P.C. In June 2000, Mr. Wagner brought in partner Jason R. Reese to form Wagner Reese, LLP, a firm dedicated to representing injury victims throughout Indiana and nationwide. Mr. Wagner practices exclusively in the areas of plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death, civil rights violations, police brutality, jail death, product liability, medical malpractice, and mass torts. For the last twenty years (2004-2023), Mr. Wagner has been selected by his peers as an “Indiana Super Lawyer,” an award presented to the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Indiana as published in the Indianapolis Monthly and Super Lawyer magazines. From 2018-2022, he was named one of the “Top 50 Personal Injury Attorneys in Indiana” by Super Lawyer. In 2006, Mr. Wagner was also selected by the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association as the “Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year” for his work on the high-profile police action shooting case of Leaf v. Sheriff of Marion County. Mr. Wagner has also been named a “Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation” for his significant contribution to the legal profession and leadership within the community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Wagner is a frequent lecturer in the areas of civil litigation, civil rights violations, and work injuries, and has published numerous articles in both national and local legal publications regarding the interaction between work comp claims and third party litigation, police brutality and jail death cases, and various other civil litigation topics. Mr. Wagner has taken numerous cases to a jury trial in Indiana and across the country, including auto and truck accident cases, medical malpractice cases, civil rights cases, and premises liability cases, and has obtained numerous 7-figure and several 8-figure recoveries for clients. Frequently sought out by the media for his commentary in high profile legal cases involving police brutality, daycare negligence, and fraternity hazing, Mr. Wagner relishes representing the “little guy” and helping David defeat Goliath.

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William J. Dale, Jr.

Estate Planning Law

9100 Keystone Crossing, 400, Indianapolis, IN 46240

Mr. Dale is a Board Certified Indiana Trust and Estate Lawyer for the Trust and Estate Specialty Board. He is an attorney, a principal member of the Indianapolis law firm of Dale & Eke, Professional Corporation, and Certified Public Accountant (Inactive). He received his law degree from Indiana University, Indianapolis Law School . He has lectured in numerous educational programs on taxation, including programs sponsored by Purdue University, the Indiana Bar Association, the Indiana CPA Society and the then American College of Charter Life Underwriters. He is the Indiana practice consultant for Matthew Bender's Midwest Transaction Guide, a member of the Board of Reviewers and a contributing author to Matthew Bender's Indiana Estate Planning and Probate Practice, and has contributed articles to various other tax and professional publications. Mr. Dale is a member of the American, Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations (Chairman of Income Tax Section of Indianapolis Bar Association 1991), the Indiana CPA Society and the Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis (President 2008). In 1985, he was elected a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. In 1997, he was elected to the American College of Tax Counsel. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and a Fellow of the Indiana Bar Foundation. He is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Indiana University School of Law -- Indianapolis , where he teaches a seminar in Business and Estate Planning. He is listed in Indiana Super Lawyers.

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David Pinyerd

David Pinyerd

Distinguished Lawyer

Social Security Disability Law

9201 N Meridian St, Suite 210, Indianapolis, IN 46260

David Pinyerd is the managing attorney, owner, and founder of Pinyerd Disability Law, LLC. Mr. Pinyerd earned his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctor from Indiana University. He has handled thousands of claims and recovered millions for clients over more than twelve years. Mr. Pinyerd is proud to take cases at the initial stage and is prepared to continue fighting all the way up to the federal courts. Because Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and veterans disability are federal programs, he is also happy to take these types of cases from every state. Mr. Pinyerd is committing to fighting zealously on behalf of his clients and believes his team’s dedication and work ethic separate Pinyerd Disability Law, LLC from other firms.

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Donald McClellan

Donald McClellan

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

400 N High St suite 200, Muncie, IN 47305, USA

Born in Muncie, Indiana, Mr. McClellan attended the University of Florida and Indiana University on a track. cross country scholarship and completed his education at I.U. Bloomington. He returned to Muncie to practice with his father, Sidney McClellan and became a third-generation attorney in Muncie. For approximately twenty (20) years, he practiced primarily in the insurance defense field representing various insurance companies and their insureds throughout East Central, Indiana. Over the last approximate thirteen (13) years, his practice has made a transition primarily to personal injury and probate litigation. He still will take and try periodic high-profile criminal cases. Almost ninety-five percent (95%) if his practice is litigation. He does spend some of his practice time in probate that is not involving litigation. He is extremely fortunate to have had been Born in Muncie, Indiana, Mr. McClellan attended the University of Florida and Indiana University on a track/cross country scholarship and completed his education at I.U. Bloomington. He returned to Muncie to practice with his father, Sidney McClellan and became a third-generation attorney in Muncie. For approximately twenty (20) years, he practiced primarily in the insurance defense field representing various insurance companies and their insureds throughout East Central, Indiana. Over the last approximate thirteen (13) years, his practice has made a transition primarily to personal injury and probate litigation. He still will take and try periodic high-profile criminal cases. Almost ninety-five percent (95%) if his practice is litigation. He does spend some of his practice time in probate that is not involving litigation. He is extremely fortunate to have had positive results from various cases that he has been involved in and tried throughout the years and in his career, he has tried to verdict well over one hundred (100) jury trials. Quite a large portion of his personal injury and probate litigation practice are referrals from other attorneys, who seek him out because of his specialization in these areas. In his spare time, Mr. McClellan enjoys golfing, vacationing, attending his son's basketball and baseball games, and visiting with family and friends. He is a widower and has two (2) sons, Zacary McIlwain and Ian McClellan.

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Jonathan Harwell

Criminal Defense Law

156 E Market St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, USA

Jonathan D. Harwell, owner and founder of Harwell Legal Counsel LLC, grew up in Ohio before moving to Indiana in high school. Harwell attended Ball State University, where he majored in legal studies and graduated Cum Laude. He was also a member of the Legal Studies Honor Society before continuing his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He graduated with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award and Gold Level Pro Bono recognition before beginning his career. Harwell, a member of the Indiana Bar Association, has dedicated himself to serving the legal needs of Indiana’s residents. He practices law in criminal defense law, family law, and several other areas.

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Stephanie Renner

Family and Divorce Law

1512 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA

Attorney Stephanie Renner’s law office focuses on criminal defense, expungement, prenuptial agreements, divorce cases, family law, and protective order cases. Renner has experience in complex white-collar litigation at both the state and federal levels. She has worked on cases ranging from Federal securities fraud to murder. Renner has a thorough understanding of the federal U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. Her knowledge of the Indiana Expungement Law has earned her the nickname of “the Expungement Queen” amongst her co-workers. Facing criminal charges can be incredibly stressful. Renner leverages her professional experience and training to protect her clients. Renner is devoted to remaining fully accessible to her clients, ensuring they are well-informed throughout every step of the legal process. Recognizing that each case is unique, Renner offers excellent, personalized representation at reasonable rates. Renner is knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to meeting all your legal needs.

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