IndyBar: Congratulations to these IndyBar Members for achieving 50 years of practice!

These individuals received a special award at our annual Recognition Breakfast in November. Please take a moment to read their biographies and appreciate their impact on the profession.

IHOR BOYKO

Ihor has been a staff attorney at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for almost 30 years. Ihor graduated from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. A former Deputy Public Defender, Ihor has spent his career serving the people of the State of Indiana.

ANTHONY CAMPO

A distinguished attorney with decades of experience, Anthony has served clients in Indianapolis and Marion County throughout his career. Anthony M. Campo & Associates thrived as a well-established law firm beginning in 1977. Anthony graduated from Northwestern University School of Law and is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in Illinois and Indiana.

THE HON. JAMES CARR

Judge Carr is a 1975 magna cum laude graduate of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in Bloomington and was Order of the Coif. Upon graduation from law school, Judge Carr joined the Indianapolis-based law firm of Baker & Daniels. He was a partner in that firm until he became a judge with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana in January 2013. Judge Carr is an adjunct professor at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, teaching bankruptcy and business reorganization. He currently serves as an Emeritus member of the law school’s Board of Visitors. He is a past member and president of the law school’s Alumni Board.

RANDALL CHILCOTE

Randy is the founding partner of Chilcote Kibbe & Hillery PC. For 50 years Randy has practiced primarily in the areas of business law, estate planning, and estate administration. He completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University – Bloomington and continued his education at the now McKinney School of Law. Upon graduating law school, he practiced as a solo practitioner before joining with other attorneys to form what has evolved into Chilcote Kibbe & Hillery PC.

THOMAS L. DAVIS

The 1994 President of the IndyBar, Tom is a member of Frost Brown Todd LLP where he continues to concentrate his practice in personal injury defense and business litigation. He has tried more than 100 jury trials in state and federal courts as well as representing clients in numerous mediations and settlement conferences. One of a handful of recipients of IndyBar’s most prestigious award, the Luminary Award, Tom has also been an active leader for the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society where he continues to give his time to their annual fundraising roast. Tom is also both a Distinguished Fellow and a Life Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.

STEPHEN DILLON

IndyBar volunteers and staff members were unable to locate an accurate bio of Stephen Dillon. If any of our readers have information that can shed some light on his professional life, please email it to Bryssa Helton at [email protected] so we can include in a future issue.

MICHAEL R. FRANCESCHINI

Michael is a Member of Ayres Carr & Sullivan PC, in Indianapolis. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University before graduating from law school and beginning his Indiana law career. Over his five decades of practice, Michael has concentrated on business law, estate-planning, trial and appellate litigation, and civil-trial work.

KENT FRANDSEN

Kent is Senior Counsel with Parr Richey Frandsen Patterson Kruse LLP, where he has built a distinguished legal career serving Indiana’s businesses, public institutions, and communities. Kent earned his Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from Indiana University Bloomington before continuing his education at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. There, he graduated summa cum laude and quickly entered public service as a law clerk for the Hon. James E. Noland of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Kent joined what is now Parr Richey in the late 1970s and has since cultivated a broad and impactful practice.

DAVID W. GRAY

David serves as a Director at Lewis Kappes PC, where he leverages his five decades of legal experience to deliver strategic guidance and litigation advocacy in labor & employment, corporate & transactional, and general counsel roles. Beyond his legal work, David has committed himself to community service. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (including as Chair), and he has held leadership positions with organizations such as the Venture Club of Indiana and the Shattuck St. Mary’s School in Minnesota.

GEOFFREY GRODNER

Geoff is a founding partner of Mallor Grodner Plummer Attorneys with offices in Bloomington and Indianapolis. He has built a distinguished and enduring legal career focused on business formation, transactions, employment law, and litigation, helping professional practices, dealerships, and business clients across multiple states navigate complex legal issues. Geoff earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University Bloomington, followed by his juris doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, graduating cum laude. He has served in leadership roles including counsel to a U.S. Senate subcommittee and trustee of Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington.

ROBERT HARTLEY

Bob is Counsel at Frost Brown Todd. He holds a B.A. from Indiana University and a J.D. cum laude from Indiana University School of Law. He has spent 50 years representing clients in business and commercial litigation, regulatory and utility-sector matters, corporate governance, and strategic transactional advice.

THOMAS HENRY

Tom is a Partner at Woodard Emhardt Henry Reeves & Wagner. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Registered with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Tom advises clients on complex intellectual-property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade-secrets across a variety of industries. He is nationally recognized for his IP litigation and advisory work—as well as his leadership within the local legal community, including past terms as President of IndyBar and board member of the Indiana State Bar Association. Tom is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation.

LILLIA JUDSON

Lilia served as Executive Director of the Division of State Court Administration for the State of Indiana, after joining the judiciary’s administrative team in the 1970s. A graduate of Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, she helped guide sweeping reforms in Indiana’s court system while serving — including the implementation of a uniform case numbering system, statewide electronic filing, and organizational restructuring of court administration. Over her 50-year career, Lilia worked under 17 Indiana Supreme Court Justices and was recognized with the Warren E. Burger Award for Excellence in Court Administration in 2016.

JOHN LISHER

John is a partner with Kopka Pinkus Dolin where he has fifty years of litigation experience to defend businesses and individuals in high-exposure claims involving product defects, premises liability, toxic exposure and catastrophic injury. A graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, John holds admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana and the U.S. Supreme Court.

MARY LISHER

Mary is a distinguished attorney with five decades of experience in the fields of real estate, land-use, and corporate transactions. She was the first woman to practice law at the firm then known as Baker & Daniels, which later merged into Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Over her tenure, she contributed significantly to the firm’s real estate and land-use practice, advising clients on complex transactions, zoning and development issues, and institutional real-estate portfolios. She served as Chair of IndyBar’s Legislative Committee, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation. In 2018, she was honored with the Zeff Weiss Award by the IndyBar’s Real Estate & Land Use Section in recognition of outstanding service, leadership, and influence in the real-estate bar community.

DENNIS LOPES

Dennis is the founding attorney of Lopes Law Office in Indianapolis, where he has dedicated his 50 years of practice to serving clients in family-law and related civil matters. A graduate of North Carolina Central University (B.A.) and Ohio Northern University College of Law, Dennis was admitted to the Indiana bar in October 1975. His practice focuses on divorce, custody, support, adoption, guardianship and paternity matters.

DAVID MALLON

David’s distinguished fifty-year career includes work in the areas of institutional defense, risk management, and alternative dispute resolution. He earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law and has served as counsel to health-care providers, colleges, universities and professional institutions across Indiana.

LEROY MEDLEY

Leroy has five decades of experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, business law and real-property matters. He holds a B.S. from Purdue University and a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Based in Carmel, Leroy’s practice emphasizes helping individuals and families preserve and transfer wealth, establish effective business structures and navigate complex trust and real-property issues.

JANE MERRILL

Jane earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Purdue University and then obtained her J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She served for many years on the Indianapolis Bar Foundation Board of Directors and is a Distinguished Fellow. She is also a long-time member of the Estate Planning Council of Indianapolis, Inc.

MICHAEL MILLER

Mike graduated from North Central High School and then earned his Bachelor of Arts from Hanover College. After two years of military service, he attended the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law on the G.I. Bill, graduating in 1974. After law school, Miller served as a law clerk for the Indiana Court of Appeals and then spent four years as a Deputy Prosecutor in Marion County. Mike later pivoted to civil trial work and became a partner at Montross Miller. Over his career, he has aggressively represented clients in medical malpractice, catastrophic personal injury, product liability and wrongful death cases. In 2011, Hanover College inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing his years as a standout basketball player.

GREG PAWLOWSKI

Greg brings a dedicated regional practice focused on serving clients in the Marion County area and throughout Indiana. With his jurisdictional credentials and longstanding presence in the Indianapolis legal market, he supports individuals and organizations with legal representation tailored to local court and regulatory processes. Greg is known for providing accessible legal counsel, maintaining professional membership commitments, and being a dependable resource for clients seeking trusted local advocacy.

THE HON. JOHN RADER

Judge Rader is a seasoned Indiana legal professional whose career spans service as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Hearing Judge for the Indiana Workers’ Compensation Board, and Circuit Court Judge for Warren County (2005-2016). A graduate of Indiana University and the Robert H. McKinney School of Law, his litigation and judicial experience cover general civil matters, business and commercial law, estates and probate, family/domestic relations, real estates, personal injury and trial practice. Judge Rader has been deeply involved in judicial education, court technology governance and problem-solving justice innovations — including co-founding the Bi-County Accountability Court.

HUGH RIEDEMAN

Hugh earned a B.A. in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Indiana University and a J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Early in his career, he worked in the Indiana Attorney General’s office and served as a deputy prosecutor, developing a strong foundation in public-sector law and regulatory matters. Since the mid-1980s, he has focused his practice on bankruptcy, debt relief and financial-distress representation, operating out of his offices on Madison Avenue. Hugh brings to his clients a deep understanding of both sides of debtor/creditor law, a long-standing commitment to helping individuals and families navigate financial crisis, and a seasoned perspective on legal practice in Indianapolis’ consumer-relief arena.

MYRON SCHWAB

Myron is a veteran Indianapolis attorney whose career now spans five decades. He has served clients throughout central Indiana with long-term dedication and experience. Myron’s deep familiarity with Indiana courts, procedural dynamics and local legal culture enables him to guide clients with confidence and institutional insight. Over the years, he has built a practice grounded in steady client relationships, responsiveness to legal change and a commitment to professional continuity.

JOSEPH SHIKANY

Joe is a graduate of University of Dayton and the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Throughout his career Joe has focused on the areas of estate planning, trusts, probate administration, wills and Real Property transition matters. His additional competence in tax-planning and IRS-related services has added a strategic dimension to his solo practice. Joe is a trusted advisor for individuals, families and professionals.

JOHN SZOSTAK

John’s practice spans estate planning, probate, trusts and wills, as well as personal injury and accident representation. Receiving his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and law degree from Hofstra University, he helps clients across Indiana with both the forward-looking work of planning legacy and asset protection, and the urgent work of individual injury advocacy.

DOUG WEBER

IndyBar volunteers and staff members were unable to locate an accurate bio of Doug Weber. If any of our readers have information that can shed some light on his professional life, please email it to Bryssa Helton at [email protected] so we can include in a future issue.

BRADLEY WILLIAMS

Brad is Senior Counsel at Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis. He holds a B.A. from Indiana University and a J.D. from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Earlier in his career he served as an assistant U.S. Attorney. Brad is admitted in multiple federal forums where he concentrates his practice in white-collar defense, federal taxation and regulatory litigation, and healthcare/environment compliance. Recognized as a Super Lawyer, he brings five decades of experience representing clients at the intersection of criminal exposure, regulatory risk and corporate governance.•