Atty. Angela K. Wessler

Atty. Angela K. Wessler

Depth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, the highest commitment to excellent service and client care, and the ability to serve as a catalyst for negotiating and closing an array of financial transactions are at the heart of Angela Wessler’s lending and structured finance practice. Angela advises clients on a broad range of financial, commercial and creditors’ rights issues.

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Profile Summary

About Angela K. Wessler at a glance

Angela K. Wessler is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (MBA, 2002) and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 2002). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Indianapolis) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Depth of experience, meticulous attention to detail, the highest commitment to excellent service and client care, and the ability to serve as a catalyst for negotiating and closing an array of financial transactions are at the heart of Angela Wessler’s lending and structured finance practice
  • Angela advises clients on a broad range of financial, commercial and creditors’ rights issues
  • She represents commercial lenders and borrowers in connection with syndicated lending, secured transactions, agribusiness lending, ESOP lending and real estate lending transactions, as well as taxable and tax-exempt bond, private placement and asset-based financings
  • She guides clients through workouts and loan restructurings, advises on Uniform Commercial Code issues, and provides general representation to secured creditors
  • Angela also represents borrowers and guarantors in connection with corporate finance transactions as well
  • Angela is personally committed to serving as a diligent problem solver and responsive and trusted adviser who focuses on shepherding transaction constituents toward closing
  • With nearly two decades of experience advising on the legalities of financing, Angela remains acutely aware of the increasingly complex economy and stringent regulatory environment in which financial institutions and borrowers operate
  • She seeks to develop innovative and novel transaction structures for commercial lenders involved in specialized industries and markets, and she has broad experience in documenting transactions involving high-stakes and challenging collateral issues

Practice Areas Explained

Angela K. Wessler's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Angela K. Wessler handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Angela K. Wessler

Where is Angela K. Wessler's law office located?
Angela K. Wessler's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Angela K. Wessler handle?
Angela K. Wessler focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Angela K. Wessler go to law school?
Angela K. Wessler earned their education at (MBA, 2002); (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Angela K. Wessler for a consultation?
You can contact Angela K. Wessler directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Angela K. Wessler received?
Angela K. Wessler's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Indianapolis); Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law.

Education

MBA
Indiana University Bloomington
- 2002
J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1998

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Indianapolis)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Finance Law (Indianapolis)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Finance Law (Indianapolis)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (Indianapolis)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana Bar Association

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