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Brad Schwer
- E bschwer@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-3480
- F (317) 713-3699
Summary
Brad is a transaction attorney who advises clients on middle-market leveraged buyout mergers and acquisitions and other transactions. Brad’s in-depth knowledge of complex business transactions and successful track record assisting clients are among the reasons why he has been honored by Best Lawyers in America®, Indiana Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA: Leading Lawyers for Business for his work.
Throughout his legal career, Brad has helped entrepreneurs, business owners, private equity funds, and companies of all sizes successfully navigate complex transactions and business issues. Brad has also assisted with all aspects of structuring transactions, including related equity and debt financings and entity formations.
In addition to his legal work, Brad has helped a number of causes in the Indianapolis community. Brad has served as a member of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Dean’s Council and has previously served in leadership and board membership roles with the Community Development Law Center, Ovar’coming Together, the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Alumni Association, and the Economic Club of Indiana.
Brad earned his JD/MBA from Indiana University and received his BS from Ball State University.
Awards

Band 1 Honoree, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions

Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions (2015 – present)
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Honoree, Best Lawyers in America®, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2013 – present)
“2021 Deal of the Year” Honoree, ACG Indiana Annual Awards, Representation of Buyer, Allison Transmission, Inc.
All Service Areas
All Practices
Education
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (1999)
- E.W. Kelley School of Business, Indiana University (1999)
M.B.A.
- Ball State University (1996)
B.S.
Admissions
- Federal - Indiana Northern District Court
- Federal - Indiana Southern District Court
- State - Indiana
Notable Matters
- Representing financial/private equity and corporate strategic clients in buy-side and sell-side transactions of all types, including senior and mezzanine financings.
- Representing private equity portfolio companies in all of their general corporate legal and business needs.
- Leading intellectual property licensing transactions from both the licensor and licensee sides.
- Leading debtor-side bankruptcy/workout transactions of all types, including acquisitions and divestitures utilizing Article 9 and bankruptcy sale processes.
- Serving clients in equity and debt financing transactions of all types.
- Representing clients in equity compensation and employment-related agreements and plans.
News
Schwer to Speak on Preparing to Sell a Business at Indiana Green Expo News
Schwer Featured in The Indiana Lawyer's M&A Monthly News
Four Hundred Fifty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026 News
Taft Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Guide with 108 Attorneys and 45 Practices Ranked
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- Economic Club of Indiana
Past Board Member
- Indiana State Bar Association
Member
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Member
Community Involvement
- JuJu Brents & Fowlkes Foundation
Executive Board Member
- Community Development Law Center
Past Member, Board of Directors
- IU Kelley Alumni Association
Past President
Past Member - Ovar’coming Together, Inc.
Past Board Member
Past Treasurer - IU Kelley Indianapolis Dean's Council
Member