Super Lawyers has recognized five KDDK attorneys as 2026 Indiana Rising Stars: Nicholas J. Golding, Joshua R. Trockman, Heather M. Lobermann, Brandon T. Curl, and Lee M. Braun. Rising Star attorneys are among the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state, as chosen through peer nominations and evaluations combined with independent research.
Partner Nick Golding was named for his work in Employment & Labor law where he focusses on counselling employers in labor and employment matters. He represents clients in contract negotiations, labor negotiations, and responding to union charges of unfair labor practices.
Partner J.R. Trockman was selected for his work in Estate & Probate law where he evelops and implements custom estate plans for individuals and families, including wills, trusts (family trusts, living wills, credit shelter trusts, and life insurance trusts), powers of attorney and advance directive appointments, intra-family loans, guardianships, gifting, and pre-marital agreements.
Honored for his work in Surety law, Brandon Curl primarily focuses on advocating for his clients as a litigator. Curl brings to his practice the experience he gained as an Army veteran managing day-to-day operations of human intelligence and signals intelligence operations.
Heather Lobermann was selected for her work in Business/Corporate law. Lobermann provides legal counsel for the firm’s business clients and supports the firm’s mergers and acquisitions, real estate, environmental, and trademark and copyright practices.
Selected for his work in Emplyment & Labor law, Lee M. Braun advises and defends employers across a range of workplace issues. His practice includes litigation, compliance counseling, and proactive risk management in matters involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, and employee handbooks and policies.
For those who may not be familiar, Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The organization uses independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations to determine each year’s list. Rising Stars are subject to the same review process as all attorneys in the state.
