Don Poynter has been a managing partner of Poynter & Bucheri since 1996. He is a lifelong resident of Indiana, having grown up in Morgantown. He is a graduate of Indiana University with a BA in Economics and IU School of Law, Indianapolis. Mr. Poynter practices personal injury law, having helped thousands of injured persons in their fights against insurance companies. As an avid motorcyclists, Don is particularly aware of the dangers cars and trucks pose to bikers. He loves to fight vigorously for their rights of riders. In his spare time, Don enjoys traveling, gaming and movies. Let Don's experience go to work for you and ensure that you are protected and compensated for your injuries and losses. Don’t hesitate to contact Don to begin assisting you right away. Contact Poynter & Bucheri to schedule a free consultation with Don or one of our other experienced personal injury attorneys by calling 1-800-265-9881 or (317) 780-8000.

Sam prides himself on being responsive to his clients’ needs and aggressive in pursuit of their causes. He has focused his entire career on representing injured individuals and their families. Sam grew up on the north side of Indianapolis and graduated from North Central High School. He then attended Indiana University and received his bachelor’s degree in Public Management. After serving as an Indiana Governor’s Fellow for a year, Sam attended Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis where he received his Juris Doctorate in May 2001. While attending law school in the evening, Sam worked as a program manager for the Indiana Criminal Justice Department, and then as a clerk in Marion County Superior Court Six where he had the opportunity to serve as bailiff on numerous civil jury trials. Sam has extensive experience representing personal injury victims and wrongful death survivors in many areas, including product and premises liability, medical malpractice, recreational injuries, automobile, and trucking accidents and insurance coverage matters. Sam has worked hard for victims with serious injuries requiring life-long care, including brain injuries and spinal cord damage. Sam lives on the southwest side of Carmel with his wife and their three daughters.

Paul D. Ludwig has practiced in civil litigation and business law in Indianapolis since 1981, after graduation Magna Cum Laude from the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, bringing with him experience as an investigator for the Indiana Attorney General and legislative analyst for the Indiana Judicial Study Commission. His practice presently includes representation of individuals, banking institutions and corporations as transaction and litigation counsel, with an emphasis on protecting creditors' rights in collection of debt and secured transactions. He has lectured on these topics to trade groups, continuing legal education seminars and consumer groups. As plaintiff's counsel, his representation of a decedent's estate in City of Indianapolis Housing Authority v. Pippin, 726 N.E.2d 341, Ind. App., Mar 23, 2000, led to a major decision affirming the duty of landlords to maintain and design safe play areas for their tenants' children regardless of income. He offers flexible fee arrangements tailored to meet the client's needs, including contingent fee agreements in appropriate liability actions creditors' rights actions.

Jason was born in Lafayette, Indiana, but grew up in Brownsburg. Jason started college at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, and eventually transferred and graduated from Loyola University New Orleans. While attending Loyola University New Orleans, he worked in the Loyola University Archives and at the Loyola University School of Law. After working as a partner at the firm of Yosha Cook Shartzer & Tisch, alongside the trial legend, Louis “Buddy” Yosha for nearly 13 years, Jason decided to start his own firm. Mr. Shartzer currently sits on the Brebeuf Alumni Board of Directors, as well as the Board of Directors for the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. His accolades include an AV-rating (the highest rating an attorney can earn) from Martindale-Hubbell. He was also named in the “Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40” multiple years running, as well as the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by The National Trial Lawyers in 2014, a Rising Star in Super Lawyers multiple years, and a Distinguished Fellow recipient from the Indianapolis Bar Foundation in 2014.

Alex is a bilingual attorney of Cuban decent. Alex is originally from Florida and came up to Indiana in 1999 to play football at Hanover College. Alex went to law school in 2004 and was a law clerk at Mitchell, Hurst, Jacobs and Dick during most of his law school career. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis in 2007 and began his career as a trial attorney with the Marion County Public Defender Agency. Alex returned to work with Bill Hurst in 2011 and currently focuses his practice on plaintiff’s personal injury work. His involvement with the State Bar Association includes serving on the ISBA Diversity Committee, the ISBA Standing Committee on Latino Affairs and the “Talk to a Lawyer” Spanish Line Program. In 2015, Alex was awarded the ISBA Trailblazer – Abriendo Caminos Award sponsored by the Latino Affairs Committee of the ISBA. Alex continues to serve on the Latino Affairs Committee for the ISBA. Alex believes in community involvement and has worked closely with established Indianapolis organizations such as the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, the Julian Center, and the Muslim Legal Clinic. At the Julian Center, Alex worked almost exclusively with Latino women who were the victims of domestic violence and was able to help all of them either finalize their divorce or secure custody of their children. As a volunteer attorney for the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Alex assisted a number of undocumented Latinos on their road to citizenship. Alex has also spoken at three naturalization ceremonies on behalf of the Indianapolis Bar Association. He has also presented at the Latino Coalition against Domestic Violence on the topic of undocumented worker rights. Alex served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Emberwood Center (an addiction treatment facility that serves a significant portion of the Hispanic Community) & the Vice Chairman of Addiction Services for the Mental Health America of Indiana Board of Directors. He is also licensed to practice law in Florida. He lives in Indianapolis, IN, with his wife and two children.

Jacob R. Cox, owner and founder of Cox Law Office, has extensive experience representing a large variety of legal clients, from individuals and small businesses with personal legal issues to large corporations involved in class actions and complex litigation. Prior to establishing Cox Law Office in 2010, Jacob worked as an attorney at Ice Miller LLP, one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis. While at Ice Miller LLP, Jacob concentrated his practice on advising clients on contractual and risk management issues and representing businesses in a wide array of litigation and disputes. Now, Jacob focuses his attention on addressing the general needs of individuals, entrepreneurs, start-up companies, and small businesses. By offering flexible fee arrangements, Jacob is able to provide these clients with a level of specialized attention and legal expertise that many have come to expect only from the largest of law firms or from hiring in-house counsel. When not in the courtroom or working with clients, Jacob focuses his efforts and attention on spending time with his family and giving back to the Indianapolis Community. Jacob is passionate about environmental concerns, and currently serves on several committees for the Indiana Recycling Coalition. Jacob is also an active member of the Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association. Jacob is admitted to practice in the Northern and Southern District Courts of Indiana, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as state courts throughout Indiana. In April of 2011, Jacob R. Cox was named an Up And Coming Lawyer by Indiana Lawyer Magazine. Jacob was one of 15 young lawyers who were found to have "demonstrated a knack for leadership and for making an impact" early in their careers.

Attorney Richard Batesky has devoted nearly 30 years of his life to helping his clients receive compensation after a car accident, construction site accident, or personal injury due to another person’s negligence. At Batesky Law Office, we devote ourselves to discovering the best way to achieve a favorable outcome for all of our clients. Our knowledge and experience allows us to develop strategies that meet your individual needs. Indianapolis personal injury attorney Richard Batesky provides practical advice and solid counsel on all aspects of your case. Our philosophy is to remain in close contact and help you understand the strengths and weaknesses of your case from all perspectives. Personal injury and bankruptcy cases are not easy to litigate and can take years to achieve a result. There will be setbacks and obstacles along the way and an experienced attorney can build a solid case for you. The Indianapolis injury attorneys at Batesky Law Office will be devoted to your case and helping you receive the most favorable outcome.

At Jacobs Law, we recognize that seriously injured people can choose from a number of skilled attorneys for legal representation. WHO is the RIGHT ATTORNEY is an important choice. We believe it should be an attorney who gives personal attention to each client – someone who cares what has happened. It is the reason we encourage injured people to meet with us – in person – to learn firsthand that Jacobs Law has the experience and skill and will provide the personal attention and care that each injured person and family deserves.

David W. Stewart focuses his practice exclusively on plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From the firm’s office in Indianapolis, Indiana, he assists clients throughout Marion County, the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area and other parts of the state. The types of cases that Mr. Stewart has handled have included big rig and other motor vehicle crashes, defective drugs, defective products, construction site accidents, and medical malpractice. During his career, Mr. Stewart has chaired more than 70 jury trials and he has been able to obtain numerous sizable awards. Outside of the courtroom, he has negotiated settlements that have been favorable to his clients. Some of the defendants that Mr. Stewart has gone up against have included the manufacturers of Reglan, Trasylol and Chantix, and he has also represented victims of transvaginal mesh complications. As an undergraduate, Mr. Stewart attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, and he received his bachelor’s degree in 1986. Remaining in the state, he pursued his legal education at Indiana University School of Law, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1989. Mr. Stewart is admitted to practice before all Indiana and Michigan state courts, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana and the Supreme Court of the United States. An active participant in several professional legal organizations, he is a member of the board of directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Stewart is also a real estate broker and a member of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board Of Realtors.

A sole practitioner, Ian W. Thompson handles a variety of legal matters through his Indianapolis law office. He is known throughout the state of Indiana for his far-reaching legal knowledge, as well as his aggressive courtroom demeanor and effective legal strategizing. He consistently goes above and beyond, for he desires nothing more than to secure the favorable legal outcomes his clients desire. Whether you require criminal representation or assistance with a personal injury, social security disability or workers’ compensation claim, you can count on Ian W. Thompson Attorney at Law for high-quality legal service. Ian W. Thompson’s law office is located in downtown Indianapolis, but his clients include those residing throughout Marion County and all of Central Indiana. Clients speak highly of Mr. Thompson’s extensive understanding of the local legal system and ability to explain the legal process in terms that are easy for his clients to understand. A lifetime Indiana resident, he completed both his undergraduate and graduate education at the esteemed Indiana University — and he remains passionate about the local community to this day. Notoriously versatile, Ian W. Thompson has a firm grasp of several practice areas, including both criminal and civil law. He works extensively as a criminal lawyer, providing superior defense for those who have been accused of committing misdemeanor and felony crimes. His aggressive representation has helped numerous clients achieve favorable outcomes. In addition to criminal cases, Ian Thompson handles a variety of civil matters. As a personal injury attorney, he helps those who have been injured by the negligence of others to secure compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering. He also handles workers’ compensation cases, representing those injured on the job in Indiana. If you require high-quality legal support, you can benefit greatly from a FREE one-on-one initial consultation with Ian W. Thompson. A passionate, results-driven attorney, Ian Thompson offers a range of legal services. The counsel he provides his clients is always compassionate, but in the courtroom, he is notoriously aggressive. He will fight to ensure that your rights are respected, both in and out of court.