2027 Best Lawyers® List Announced – Six Densborn Blachly Attorneys Recognized

Prestigious award honors top 3% of lawyers globally 

INDIANAPOLIS – Six Densborn Blachly LLP lawyers are included in the 2027 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. “In a competitive selection process shaped by the highest voting participation in Best Lawyers history, this recognition – across more practice areas than ever before – reinforces the reputation of Densborn Blachly LLP for excellence in our profession.” 

Densborn Blachly LLP’s recognized lawyers include:  

David G. Blachly — Recognized in Best Lawyers® since 2013, Blachy was honored in the areas 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, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Bouggy is an active member of the American, Indiana and Indianapolis Bar Associations. This is his fourth year on the Best Lawyers list. 

James A. Coles — Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1995, including multiple Lawyer of the Year awards, Coles was honored in the areas of Copyright Law, Information Technology Law, Patent Law, Technology Law and Trademark Law. Coles received the Leadership in Law: Distinguished Barrister award from the Indiana Lawyer earlier this year. 

Donald K. Densborn — Densborn is recognized as a 2027 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 marks Densborn’s 22nd 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 sixth 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 — Honored for her work in Corporate Law and Real Estate Law, this is Woods’ 15th 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.

“We are proud to see this exceptional group of attorneys recognized by their peers. Their dedication, expertise and leadership continue to elevate the standard of excellence across the legal profession,” said Phil Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers. “To be recognized is to be acknowledged for more than legal skill alone. It reflects leadership, diligence and the ability to deliver counsel that earns confidence over time.” 

In total, Densborn Blachly attorneys are recognized across 21 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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