Atty. Erick D. Ponader
Erick Ponader is a member of the firm's Business group and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington. He represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN
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About Erick D. Ponader at a Glance
Erick D. Ponader is a business, real estate, and m&a attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Taft. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Erick D. Ponader
- Erick Ponader is a member of the firm's Business group and received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington
- He represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing
- Mr. Ponader also advises and represents life science companies in all aspects from start-up forward, including entity structure and formation, financing and operations
- He has extensive experience in the sale and purchase of businesses, intellectual property licensing, trademark law, construction law, aviation law, and medical device and pharmaceutical law
- Mr. Ponader has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- He also has been named to the Indiana Super Lawyers list by Law & Politics magazine
Practice Areas Explained
Erick D. Ponader's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Erick D. Ponader handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Business & Corporate Law in Indianapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Erick D. Ponader is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Real Estate Law in Indianapolis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Erick D. Ponader is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Indianapolis
Erick D. Ponader is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
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 venue, 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.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Erick D. Ponader
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Erick D. Ponader's practice in the field of business, real estate, and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Erick D. Ponader can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Erick D. Ponader attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Erick D. Ponader Handles in Indianapolis
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