Don concentrates his practice in the area of business law. He has experience representing business owners in matters related to business organization (LLC, LLP, Corporations, Sub S Designation), commercial contracts, service agreements, mergers and acquisitions, financing agreements, business succession planning, buy-sell agreements and securities filings. Prior to entering private practice, Don held several executive positions representing corporate employers in both domestic matters and international business negotiations in the Pacific Rim, South America, Russia, West Africa, Canada and Mexico.
In addition to his legal experience, Don also held general management positions running corporate business units — ranging in size from $1 million to over $20 million in annual revenues. This experience gives him a unique insight into the operational challenges faced by companies today.
Areas of Service
Business
Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Organization
Financing Agreements
Succession Planning
Buy-Sell Agreements
Education
Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis (Robert H. McKinney School of Law), J.D.
Ball State University, B.A.
Admissions
Indiana Supreme Court
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Associations
Indiana State Bar Association – Member of the Business Law Council (2019)
Indianapolis Bar Association
OneZone, Board of Directors (2013-2018)
Civic & Community Involvement
Old National Bank—Northern Indianapolis, Advisory Board Member (2017-2019)
Concerts for a Cause. Board of Directors (2016-2017)
- Board of Directors (2013-2018)
- Advisory Board Member (2017-2018)
- Board of Directors (2016-2017)
Frequent Lecturer at Purdue University Entrepreneurship Program
Frequent Lecturer at Butler University Lacy School of Business
Frequent Presenter at the Indiana State Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Conference