15 Aug Six Densborn Blachly Attorneys Named to 2025 Best Lawyers® List
Lawyers recognized for prestigious award across 19 practice areas
INDIANAPOLIS – Six Densborn Blachly LLP lawyers are included in today’s release of the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, an annual publication highlighting the top five percent of practicing lawyers in the U.S., organized by state, city and practice area.
“I’m pleased that six of our lawyers, including all five partners, were recognized for this significant honor and named as Best Lawyers in their respective fields,” said Managing Partner David Blachly. “Our firm continues to grow and expand in scope, and earning this distinction across a multitude of key areas underscores the depth of talent and dedication Densborn Blachly LLP brings to our clients.”
Densborn Blachly LLP’s recognized lawyers include:
Donald K. Densborn – A founding partner of the firm, Densborn is recognized as a 2025 Best Lawyer in the categories of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. This year marks Densborn’s 16th year of inclusion on the Best Lawyers list; he has previously been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in multiple years.
David G. Blachly — Recognized for the 11th 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 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.
James A. Coles — This is Coles 36th 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 a leading Indiana attorney on matters of intellectual property.
Eric Schmadeke — Recognized for the third 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, Woods was first recognized by Best Lawyers in 2013. She is known for her expertise representing real estate owners, investors and developers in a diverse blend of real estate matters.
In total, Densborn Blachly attorneys are recognized across 19 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.
