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- Brett B. Thomas

Partner

# Brett B. Thomas

## Meet Brett

Brett B. Thomas, Partner, focuses his work in the firm’s Business & Real Estate practice group. His practice includes representing small and large businesses across the state of Indiana in a variety of disputes involving vendors, contractors, landlords, employees and more.

Prior to joining CohenMalad, LLP, Brett gained a wealth of trial experience representing indigent citizens of Marion County as a Public Defender. Brett’s experience has given him command of courtroom procedure and the litigation process. Additionally, Brett has developed the ability to view problems from multiple viewpoints and find creative solutions.

Outside of his legal practice, Brett enjoys traveling, cooking, dining out and discovering new cuisines. He loves exploring new places and meeting new people but is happy to call Indianapolis home.

Connect with Brett on LinkedIn [here](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettbthomas).

### Practice Areas

- [Business Services & Litigation](https://cohenandmalad.com/business-litigation-lawyers)
- [Real Estate Services & Litigation](https://cohenandmalad.com/real-estate-litigation-lawyer)
- [Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law](https://cohenandmalad.com/eminent-domain-lawyer)
- [Appellate Law](https://cohenandmalad.com/appellate-lawyer)‍

### Professional Memberships

**Indianapolis Bar Association**

- Criminal Justice Section
  - Board Member Executive Committee
  - Board Chair Executive Committee, 2021
- Public Outreach Committee Chair, 2020 & 2021

**Indianapolis Bar Foundation**

- Board Member, 2021

**Marion County Bar Association**

- Corresponding Secretary, 2021

**Legal Netlink Alliance**

**Sagamore American Inn of Court**

- Associate, 2018 – 2019

**Friends of Riley**

- Board Member, 2020 – 2021

### Presentations & Awards

**Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars,** Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025

**Indianapolis Lawyer “Diversity in Law”** [**Honoree**](https://www.theindianalawyer.com/diversity-in-law-2024)**,** 2024

**Indianapolis Lawyer “Leadership in Law”** [**Up & Coming Lawyers**](https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/leadership-in-law-2024-brett-b-thomas)**,** 2024

‍**Indianapolis Bar Association Distinguished Fellow,** 2021

**Indianapolis Bar Association Board of Directors Award,** 2020

### Jurisdictions Admitted To Practice

- Indiana
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

### Clerkships

- Law Clerk, Hon. Heather A. Welch, Marion Superior Court 1
- Law Clerk, Hon. Timothy Oakes, Marion Superior Court 2

### Education

- **J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law,** 2015
- **B.A., Sports Management, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis,** 2010

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- Founded in 1968

- Topping the Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers lists

- Wide range of legal services

"The problems of our clients are our problems — not a billing opportunity."

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