Brent Coudron, Business Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
focused on Business and M&A
Indianapolis, IN
Trusted business attorney serving Indianapolis.
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Brent Coudron is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
- Based in
- Indianapolis, INDIANA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · M&A
- Handles Business and M&A matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026).
About Brent Coudron: Brent Coudron is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Brent Coudron
Brent concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Brent takes business matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
Brent takes m&a matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Brent Coudron — Attorney of Indiana business experience
Brent Coudron is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Brent A. Coudron is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office where he is a member of the Corporate Department. Brent focuses his practice on a variety of corporate, securities and regulatory matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations (including mutual holding company conversions), private equity investments, corporate finance transactions, securities offerings and the regulation of insurance holding company systems.
Brent has experience in structuring and negotiating complex stock and asset purchases, mergers, conversions, reorganizations and joint venture arrangements on behalf of both public and private company clients. He also has experience advising insurance and financial service companies and banks in connection with various transactional matters, including domestic and cross-border alternative financing and derivative transactions (including regulatory reserve financings) and complex reinsurance arrangements. Brent has been involved in a number of innovative transactions for the transfer of insurance-related risks to the capital markets, including embedded value and closed block securitizations.
Before joining Barnes & Thornburg, Brent was an associate at a large firm in Chicago. Prior to his legal work, he served stints in the summer as a law clerk in the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office and as a financial analyst in the private equity group of Credit Suisse.
Brent received his J.D. magna cum laude in May 2009 from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He earned a B.A. degree in management at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management in 2005. While at Purdue, Brent was a four-year letter winner and team captain of the varsity baseball team, earning All-American, All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten honors.
Brent is admitted to practice in the state of Illinois. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. Active in the community, Brent served as a fellow in the public interest law initiative fellowship program representing victims of housing discrimination, and also volunteers as a lawyer coach in the mock trial competition hosted by the Chicago Coalition for Law-related Education.
Working with Brent on a business matter
Brent A. Coudron is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office where he is a member of the Corporate Department. Brent focuses his practice on a variety of corporate, securities and regulatory matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations (including mutual holding company conversions), private equity investments, corporate finance transactions,…
Who Brent represents
Brent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Brent Coudron's legal education and bar admissions
University of Notre Dame
J.D. · 2009
Brent studied at J.D. in University of Notre Dame.
Law school and academic background
Brent completed J.D. in University of Notre Dame. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brent runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Brent Coudron
Brent has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026).
Locations
Brent Coudron's office in Indianapolis
Brent's primary office is at 11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-3535. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Brent Coudron — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brent
Brent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brent Coudron
How much does it cost to hire Brent for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brent offer a free consultation?
Brent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brent's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brent take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
Brent is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brent?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brent accepting new business clients right now?
Brent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana
Brent handles business matters throughout Indiana. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
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