Atty. Jonathan Sundheimer
Jonathan Sundheimer’s practice runs the spectrum of lending, bankruptcy, commercial litigation and loan restructuring. He documents loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions, and represents such institutions in the event of default through negotiations and litigation.
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Jonathan Sundheimer is a bankruptcy and foreclosure attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan Sundheimer’s practice runs the spectrum of lending, bankruptcy, commercial litigation and loan restructuring
- He documents loan transactions on behalf of financial institutions, and represents such institutions in the event of default through negotiations and litigation
- Beyond financial institutions, he guides businesses through collections, bankruptcy and insolvency-related dispute resolution
- Simply put, Jonathan counsels businesses and individuals that loan money or are owed money
- On the front-end of lending relationships, Jonathan has experience representing banks, both large and small, with loan originations, extensions, modifications and amendments
- He has advised banks regarding loan participations, subordination agreements and mezzanine financing
- On the back-end of lending relationships, Jonathan has experience enforcing commercial real estate loans, representing receivers and collecting judgments
- He regularly represents special servicers and financial institutions throughout Indiana in negotiating loan modifications and loan enforcement
- In bankruptcy, he has represented creditors in all aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings, including cash collateral disputes, 363 sales and plan confirmations
- In both bankruptcy and commercial litigation, Jonathan’s work has led to published opinions in Indiana state and federal courts, the Indiana Court of Appeals and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Out of court, he has helped restructure loans secured by real property, rents and equipment
- Jonathan has frequently advised manufacturing clients on strategies for minimizing risk in the supply chain
- His advice has helped both suppliers and original equipment manufacturers avoid assembly line shutdowns and ensure continuing operations
- Whether negotiating contract terms or seeking the appointment of a receiver over a supplier’s operations, Jonathan’s work has reduced losses when sole source suppliers go dark
- Jonathan is a frequent speaker, and has presented to the National Association of Credit Managers, Indianapolis Bar Association’s Leonard H. Opperman Chapter 11 Roundtable, ICLEF Annual Bankruptcy Institute, and the Building Owners and Managers Association
- Dedicated to direct and clear communication, Jonathan is at his best when faced with the fast pace, obstacles, complexity and diversity of legal representation involving lending and collections
- Whether he is in or out of court, Jonathan is appreciated by clients and colleagues alike for being practical and reasonable, and for providing a realistic assessment of each client’s options and how that path could support their end game
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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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