Six Densborn Blachly Attorneys Named to 2026 Best Lawyers® List

Lawyers recognized for prestigious award across 20 practice areas  

INDIANAPOLIS – Six Densborn Blachly LLP lawyers are included in today’s release of the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, an annual publication highlighting the merit-based and peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals by location and practice area. The Best Lawyers® process is highly selective, with only 3% of lawyers globally earning this honor.  

“I’m pleased that once again six of our lawyers, including all five partners, were acknowledged for their considerable legal talents and named to The Best Lawyers in America® in their fields,” said Managing Partner David Blachly. “Recognition across more practice areas than ever before reflects the continued growth of our firm and affirms the caliber of service and counsel Densborn Blachly LLP provides to its clients.”

Densborn Blachly LLP’s recognized lawyers include:  

David G. Blachly — Recognized for the 13th straight year, Best Lawyers® highlights Blachly’s work in the categories of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Insurance Law and Reinsurance Law. Blachly is a founding partner of the firm as well as its managing partner.  

Brian Bouggy — Best Lawyers® highlights Bouggy’s expertise in Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, an area in which he advises clients on complex real estate matters. Bouggy is an active member of the American, Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations. This is his second year on the Best Lawyers list.  

James A. Coles — This is Coles 37th year of recognition by Best Lawyers®, highlighting his practice in the areas of Copyright Law, Information Technology Law, Patent Law, Technology Law and Trademark Law. He has previously received the Lawyer of the Year award and is considered a leading Indiana attorney on matters of intellectual property.  

Donald K. Densborn — Densborn is recognized as a 2026 Best Lawyer® in the categories of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Commercial Transactions/UCC Law and Banking and Finance Law. This year marks Densborn’s 20th year of inclusion on the Best Lawyers® list; he has previously been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in multiple years. 

Eric Schmadeke — Recognized for the fourth consecutive year, Schmadeke was selected for his work in Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Trusts and Estates. Schmadeke is a highly accomplished attorney and trial lawyer, previously serving as the deputy prosecuting attorney for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office and prosecuting some of the most high-profile cases in the state.

Alexa L. Woods — Acknowledged for her work in Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, this is Woods’ 13th year of recognition by Best Lawyers®. She is known for her expertise representing real estate owners, investors and developers in a diverse blend of real estate matters. 

“For more than 40 years, the rigorous methodology of Best Lawyers® has ensured the integrity and esteem of our legal recognitions,” said Best Lawyers CEO Phillip Greer. “It is with great pleasure that we continue to provide potential clients with the pinnacle measurement of credibility through our Best Lawyers® awards as they search for counsel.” 

In total, Densborn Blachly attorneys are recognized across 20 practice areas. To learn more about The Best Lawyers in America®, visit bestlawyers.com/America. Find out more about Densborn Blachly LLP at dblaw.com.  

About Densborn Blachly LLP 

Densborn Blachly LLP is a partnership of respected business, real estate and litigation lawyers who are mission-driven to achieve desired client outcomes with energy, practicality, integrity and differentiating skill. Broad experience and deep business understanding enable Densborn Blachly lawyers to spot opportunities, thwart risks and find solutions where others might fail to look. Learn more at dblaw.com.  

About Best Lawyers 

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services in identifying the lawyers best qualified to represent them. Best Lawyers awards are published in leading local, regional and national publications across the globe. 

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