Timothy H. Button
Of Counsel
Biography
Tim Button’s practice is focused on general corporate counseling including: contract drafting, asset purchases, employment, and non-compete agreements, creditors’ rights, stock acquisitions, commercial financing, commercial and residential real estate, and land use matters, as well as the resolution of commercial disputes.
Community Activity
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law Alumni Association
- Board of Directors
- Broad Ripple Haverford Little League
- Manager
- Indy Indoor Lacrosse
- Coach
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- Annual Fund, Class Agent
- Meridian Street Foundation, Past Member of the Board of Directors
- U.S.G.A.
- 2009 U.S. Senior Open, Access Control Committee Captain
Representative Matters
Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning
- Represented major hospital corporation before the Metropolitan Development Commission to secure zoning variances and approvals for multiple development projects across multiple hospital campuses.
- Negotiated and reviewed numerous commercial leases in multiple states for a leading provider of cell phone services.
Business & Corporate Law
- Counsel to numerous start-up business entites and emerging businesses, including one of the “Inc. 500” Fastest Growing Private Companies in the United States.
- Negotiated favorable settlements with client’s former employees who violated their non-compete agreements.
Bankruptcy & Reorganization
- Counsel to multi-billion-dollar hedge fund on creditors rights matters including foreclosure proceedings, negotiation of forbearance agreements, and restructuring of debtor obligations.
Publications & Presentations
Presentations
- “The Mini MBA for Attorneys” National Business Institute (June 2018)
- “Helping Your Client Buy or Sell a Small-to-Medium Sized Business,” National Business Institute (December 8, 2014)
- “LLC’s in Indiana,” National Business Institute (June 24, 2013)
- “LLC or Inc.? Entity Selection for a Small to Medium Sized Business,” National Business Institute (June 7, 2012)
Awards & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®
- Real Estate Law: 2025
- Indiana Super Lawyers Rising Star: 2013 – 2014
- National Moot Court Team (National Security Law): 2004
- Dean Normal Lefstein Award for Pro Bono Service, Indiana University Indianapolis McKinney School of Law
Associations
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
Bar and Court Admissions
- Indiana (2004)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, JD (2004)
- Hamilton College, AB (1989)
Industries Served
Construction
Finance
Food & Beverage Service
Government
Health Care
Insurance
Manufacturing
Media
Non-profit Organizations
Real Estate
Technology
Telecommunications
Transportation
Wholesale & Retail Sales
Practice Areas
Business & Corporate Law
Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning
Business Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Business Entity Selection & Formation
Business Mergers & Acquisitions
Business Succession Planning
Land Use & Planning
Commercial Real Estate & Leasing
Residential Real Estate