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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

You’ll find us at the heart of business. With more than 700 attorneys and other legal professionals, Barnes & Thornburg LLP is one of the largest law firms in the country. We serve clients worldwide from offices in Atlanta, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, New York, Ohio, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Texas and Washington, D.C. We provide guidance in more than 50 dedicated practice areas in litigation, intellectual property, labor and employment, government services and finance, healthcare, real estate, environmental, corporate, and finance, restructuring and insolvency. Our value-driven approach is what you should expect in your law firm. Find out more at btlaw.com.

We don’t just work for you, we collaborate with you. To help reach your goals, we offer dedicated resources to assess, listen and provide ‘voice of the client’ data back to our attorney teams to serve clients more effectively.

We have a dedicated client service team – unique among law firms – whose primary function is to bring “the voice of the client” into the firm and ensure clients have a positive experience.

We put a high priority on client feedback, which we are open to at any point in an engagement. We listen and connect through formal client feedback surveys, end-of-matter debriefs, annual interviews and ongoing management discussions. The goal is always to assess how we can improve, be more collaborative, and add value.

Clients can expect a service approach tailored to their unique goals and needs. We will take the time to consult with you to fully understand your goals, expectations, and communication preferences in order to develop a strategic path that best aligns with your interests.

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Jamal focuses his practice in area of corporate law. He assists clients, including startups, with mergers and acquisitions by reviewing, revising and managing legal due diligence reports,…
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Associate
Adey O. Adenrele is an associate in Barnes & Thornburg's Washington D.C., office and a member of the firm's Litigation Department and the White Collar and Investigations Practice Group…
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Partner
Tenacious and creative, Lilit Asadourian handles high-stakes financial services and insurance recovery litigation in courts across the country for some of the largest financial institutions…
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Partner
Edward is the former legislative counsel, tax counsel, appropriations manager, and foreign affairs advisor to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D ' NV). He was also the senator's…
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Partner
Christopher Bayh is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis and Washington, D.C. offices. He is a member of the Litigation Department and the Government Services and Finance…
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Partner
With 15 years of private practice and in-house experience, Scott Beal is a partner in the firm’s corporate department who concentrates on investment management.
Scott focuses his practice…
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Associate
Avedis Bekhloyan assists clients in complex litigation and insurance recovery matters. Avedis has handled claims involving breach of contract, misrepresentation, insurance coverage, bad…
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With a background in corporate finance and healthcare administration, Joel brings a deep understanding of healthcare operations to the team and tailors his legal advice with a business…
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Associate
Andrew Berman has a passion for advocating for clients, particularly when their businesses are involved in commercial litigation, cybersecurity, data privacy, insurance recovery, and…
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Partner
A co-chair of the firm’s Data Security and Privacy practice, Jason Bernstein is a business adviser who helps clients develop, manage, protect and leverage their IP assets and valuable data…
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Partner
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…
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Associate
Genevieve's experience includes developing and implementing global trademark filing strategies; counseling clients on brand creation and protection; and litigating intellectual property…
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Associate
With nearly a decade of experience, Amy Choe helps employers comply with state and federal employment laws. Amy also represents employers defending pre-litigation claims, lawsuits,…
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Associate
Matthew is a Certified Information Privacy Professional in both the U.S. private sector (CIPP/US) and the U.S. government (CIPP/G).
Matthew has been published in the DePaul Law Review; the…
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Partner
Jason Clagg is a labor and employment lawyer who also serves as vice chair of the firm's Higher Education group. Jason is personally dedicated to providing his clients with prompt attention…
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Associate
Ryan C. Clark is a patent attorney and associate in Barnes & Thornburg’s Chicago office and a member of the Intellectual Property Department. 
Mr. Clark helps clients protect their…
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Partner
As lead counsel in numerous jury trials, Bob Devetski has defended his client’s rights in litigation involving improper business practices, insurance company denials of coverage, and bad…
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Partner
David DeVillers brings nearly 30 years of experience as a U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorney and state prosecutor to representing individuals and businesses across a range of white…
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Associate
Caroline represents employers in a range of actions involving harassment, retaliation, discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims, including class actions.
Beyond…
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Associate
With a focus on the resolution of insurance coverage disputes and the defense of product liability claims, Kelsey Dilday helps clients with a wide range of litigation needs. She also serves…
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Associate
Meagan Dimond guides her clients in navigating the ups and downs of the healthcare industry. Meagan advises hospitals, physician groups and other healthcare systems regarding compliance…
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Of Counsel
Isabelle concentrates her work in the areas of public and private placements of equity and debt securities, securities regulatory matters and corporate governance. In particular, she…
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Partner
Molly E. Flynn is a trial attorney who develops litigation strategies for multinational and Fortune 500 companies facing complex legal liabilities, particularly in cases involving product…
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Partner
Robert C. Folland is a partner in the Columbus office of Barnes & Thornburg where he is a member of the firm’s Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring Department. Mr. Folland focuses his…
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Barnes & Thornburg's Food, Drug & Device Law practice group helps pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, food, dietary supplement and cosmetic companies, as well…
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Associate
As an attorney in the healthcare group, Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Ford helps to advise hospitals and healthcare providers on various state and federal regulations. Lizzie is a results-driven…
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Associate
Kyle A. Forgue is an associate in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. Mr. Forgue represents clients in protecting…
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Associate
Jill M. Fortney is an associate in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and a member of the Litigation and Environmental Departments.
Ms. Fortney was previously a summer…
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Partner
Greg Gistenson focuses his practice in construction and commercial litigation. He advises owners, general contractors, subcontractors and commercial and private equity lenders in complex…
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Partner
Rich stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his clients – primarily corporations, municipalities, utilities and individuals – who need guidance regarding environmental permitting and compliance,…
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Associate
Anthony K. Glenn is an associate in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office and is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Department.
Anthony has experience counseling clients on a…
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP has a strong regional, national, and international practice and a broad and diverse client base. The firm is a member of TerraLex, a large, worldwide network of…
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Partner
Scott N. Godes is a veteran trial lawyer with deep experience in insurance coverage matters and technology issues. He is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Washington, D.C., office…
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Partner
Paula Cozzi Goedert is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP where she chairs the Associations and Foundations Practice Group. She concentrates her practice on the…
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Paralegal
Maritza works with the immigration attorneys on various aspects of the preparation and filing of non-immigrant and immigrant visa petitions including, H-1B, L-1, I-140, I-145, O-1, and PERM…
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Partner
Levi W. Heath is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Barnes & Thornburg and a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Heath focuses on complex civil and commercial litigation…
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Associate
Holt Hedrick is an associate in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he is a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Law Department. Mr. Hedrick's practice focuses…
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Partner
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for real estate law, Holly advises on tax credit syndication involving tax structuring for credit-oriented transactions, as well as technical tax…
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Staff Attorney
Emily A. Heimann is a staff attorney in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis, Indiana office. She is a member of the Governmental Services & Finance Department. Ms. Heimann…
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Associate
Dedicated to providing top-notch representation for his clients, John Heinz advises and advocates for a range of litigation clients.
John assists with legal research, analysis and virtually…
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Partner
Brian E. Kersey is a partner in the Corporate Department in the firm’s Grand Rapids, Michigan office. Mr. Kersey concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial, real estate, and…
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Minal Khan is a staff attorney in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Los Angeles office. As a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, Ms. Khan focuses her practice on wage and…
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Partner
Nicholas K. Kile is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis, Indiana office. He practices primarily in the Governmental Services Department. He represents utilities and local…
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Partner
Glenn E. Killoren is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana offices, where he is a member of the firm’s Corporate Department and co-chairman of the firm's…
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Partner
Mark T. Kindelin is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where he is a member of the firm’s Corporate Department and chair of the Financial Institutions Practice…
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Associate
David Kitchin offers strategic legal counsel to clients involved in complex corporate and securities issues. Having worked in the highly specialized and complex industry of structured…
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Partner
Jim Leonard is a partner in the Atlanta office of Barnes & Thornburg where he focuses his practice in the areas of insurance coverage advice and litigation on behalf of policyholders.…
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Partner
L. Rachel Lerman is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Los Angeles office and a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. Formerly a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld…
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Partner
Jeremy Lewin leverages his diverse experience as in-house general counsel, federal investigator, litigator, and corporate attorney to handle a broad range of corporate governance,…
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Partner
Joseph D. Lewis is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Barnes & Thornburg. He manages the trademark practice and also concentrates in the areas of copyright and computer…
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Partner
Vince has represented issuers on high-yield, investment-grade and convertible notes offerings, including related call spread derivative transactions. He has represented borrowers in large…
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Partner
Jessica has successfully represented clients in a range of commercial business disputes. Her recent practice has focused on contract rights, trade secret claims, product liability defense,…
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Associate
Detail-oriented and a dedicated practitioner, Megha Mathur works with healthcare providers and hospitals on a variety of contract, licensure, regulatory and agreement matters. With a…
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Partner
Kathleen (Katie) L. Matsoukas is a partner in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where she is a member of the firm's Litigation Department and a vice chair of the firm’s…
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Partner
Thomas M. Maxwell is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis, Indiana office. He practices in the Corporate Department primarily in the areas of securities law, financial…
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Professional
Bridget E. McAuliffe is a lobbyist in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Columbus, Ohio, office, where she is a member of the firm’s Government Services and Finance Department.
Ms. McAuliffe…
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Associate
Kristen focuses her practice on representing and defending clients in antidumping and countervailing duty matters before the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and other federal agencies.…
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Partner
Brittany McCants liaises with a cross-section of corporate practitioners, accountants and members of senior management to resolve complex issues arising out of executive compensation…
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Partner
Mark R. Owens, a partner in the Indianapolis, Indiana and Wilmington, Delaware, offices of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, is a member of the Finance, Insolvency and Restructuring and Corporate…
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Partner
Jeffrey M. Peabody is a partner in the Corporate and Government Services and Finance Departments in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Indianapolis office.
Mr. Peabody’s practice area is focused…
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Partner
Leaning on more than 20 years of knowledge and experience in reading a table, Grant seeks out common ground to reach his client’s objectives. The majority of his practice focuses on…
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Associate
Benjamin Perry’s practice focuses on minimizing legal risks for companies by providing counseling and training on equal employment opportunity (EEO) and assisting with employment issues.…
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Associate
Andrew D. Peters is an associate in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Minneapolis office and a member of the Labor & Employment Department.  Mr. Peters has represented companies in cases…
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Partner
Grant H. Peters is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, a member of the Intellectual Property Department, co-chairman of the Climate Change Practice Group, a…
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Associate
Tom Petersen is an Associate at Barnes & Thornburg's D.C. office. He is a dedicated and passionate litigator who advises and represents various healthcare entities, including hospitals…
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Partner
Kevin D. Rising is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Barnes & Thornburg, where he serves as administrator of the Litigation Department, and is a member of the firm's Labor and…
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Partner
David B. Ritter is a partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law Department and co-chairs the Logistics and…
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Of Counsel
Frances is dedicated to cultivating meaningful relationships with her clients and colleagues alike. She has counseled clients on entity formation and operational issues, and negotiates…
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Associate
Kevin handles litigation and appeals across the country, particularly in Indiana and Kentucky, as well as proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of…
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Partner
Trust, estate, business and tax planning attorney Jim Robinson takes a personal interest in the clients he represents, and is appreciated for his dedication to serving as a trusted adviser…
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Paralegal
Over the course of nearly 15 years as a paralegal, Sarah Robinson’s top priority and her motivation – in her focus area of immigration law – has been providing the best service and value to…
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Of Counsel
Mark D. Scudder is an of counsel member of Barnes & Thornburg LLP's Labor and Employment Law Department in the Fort Wayne, Indiana office. Mr. Scudder’s practice covers virtually all…
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Associate
Charity Seaborn’s path to becoming a labor and employment attorney includes serving as director of human resources and in other roles for a private university for nearly seven years before…
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Associate
Leah L. Seigel is an associate in the Indianapolis office of Barnes Thornburg LLP, where she is a member of the Litigation Department. She focuses her practice on appellate and intellectual…
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Partner
Laura Seng is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s South Bend, Indiana, office and is the chair of firm's national Healthcare Department. Ms. Seng concentrates her practice in…
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Staff Attorney
Mandira Sethi has over a decade of immigration experience as a paralegal-turned-attorney working on an extensive range of immigrant visa and nonimmigrant petitions. As an immigrant from…
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Partner
Tejas Shah has the ability to take the complex and confusing nature of immigration law and simplify it for his clients. His goal is to not only help them comply with the multifaceted…
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Associate
Erika Weiss is an associate in Barnes & Thornburg’s Grand Rapids office and a member of the Litigation Department. Ms. Weiss provides organizational and strategic guidance to the firm’s…
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Partner
Entertainment lawyer Steve Weizenecker serves as counsel on tax incentives and financing for film, television and videogame clients. He has also has worked with numerous jurisdictions on…
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Of Counsel
Business owners, in-house counsel and human tesources professionals turn to David Weldon for pragmatic, strategic advice regarding labor and employment law matters that takes into account…
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Partner
Joe Wendt is a partner in the Litigation Department in the Indianapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg and Co-Chairs the Commercial Litigation Practice Group.
Joe's practice focuses on…
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Associate
Aaron drafts motions and discovery, and assists with witness interviews and trial preparation, as well as with internal investigations and reviews in a variety of contexts. He also advises…
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Partner
Intellectual property law counselor, prosecutor and litigator Michael Wever advises on the strategic development and management of patent and trademark portfolios in the U.S. and worldwide…
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