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Erick D. Ponader
- E eponader@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-3473
- F (317) 713-3699
Summary
Erick represents clients in commercial law and real estate development, acquisition, sale, leasing and financing. He also advises and represents life science companies in all aspects from start-up forward, including entity structure and formation, financing and operations. He has extensive experience in the sale and purchase of businesses, intellectual property licensing, trademark law, construction law, aviation law, and medical device and pharmaceutical law.
Erick was named to the 2018 Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame by Midwest Real Estate News magazine. He is also listed in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business; Best Lawyers in America and Indiana Super Lawyers.
Erick received his undergraduate degree in chemistry and biology and his J.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington.
Awards
Honoree, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate
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Honoree, Best Lawyers in America (2007 – present)
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Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers, Real Estate (2005 – 2019, 2021 – present)
Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame Honoree, Midwest Real Estate News (2018)
Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation
All Service Areas
All Industries
Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law (1985)
- Indiana University (1982)
A.B.
Admissions
- State - Indiana
- State - Illinois (inactive status)
Speeches and Publications
Co-author, “Indiana’s State-Regulated Wetlands Bill Signed into Law by Governor,” April 30, 2021.
Co-author, “COVID-19 Task Force Release for Commercial Landlords,” Taft Law Bulletin, March 18, 2020.
News
Three Hundred Sixty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025 News
Taft Ranked in Chambers USA 2024 Guide with 85 Attorneys and 34 Practices Recognized News
Twenty-Five Taft Attorneys Recognized in Indiana Super Lawyers 2024 News
Three Hundred Six Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2024
Professional Affiliations
- Indiana State Bar Association
Member, Real Property Section
Member, Business Law Section - Indianapolis Bar Association
Member, Business Law Section
Past President, Business Law Section
Community Involvement
- Meridian Street Foundation
Member
- St. Richards Episcopal School
President, Board of Trustees