Timothy H. Button

Of Counsel

Assistant: Nikki L. Viau

317-955-7178

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