Harshman Ponist Smith & Rayl, LLC

05/07/2026

I don’t think he understood the slide toward authoritarianism that he set in motion, and I think he would be appalled by Trump and today’s GOP.

02/26/2026

I've seen more elderly friends and family head to the hospital recently than I feel comfortable with.

I made a blog post, so that if something unexpectedly happens in your family, you can be in a position to help.

Cheer!

02/05/2026

Attorney and Managing Partner Rachelle Ponist Harshman has been selected as one of only a few select lawyers recognized as a top and leading family law attorney in Indianapolis. Her dedication, skill, and heart for families continue to set the standard. Congratulations, Rachelle—we’re so lucky to have you!

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06/17/2025

Exciting news! 🎉 Our Managing Partner and family law attorney, Rachelle Ponist, is now offering mediation services! With more than ten years of litigation expertise, she brings a warm, approachable style, a talent for bridging differences, and innovative solutions to resolve family law conflicts. Connect with Rachelle to learn more about how she can help you find common ground! 💬

05/13/2025

https://www.hpindiana.law/business-blog/advanced-indemnification-topics-for-indiana-attorneys-and-business-owners/

Three of our recent articles addressed allocating risk with business contracts. In this one, we expand on our earlier articles by focusing on techniques experienced business attorneys use to ...

04/21/2025

Are you thinking of buying or selling a business? One of the first decisions is whether the entire business organization -- i.e., the corporation or LLC itself -- should be transferred or if the buyer should create a new entity to buy most or all of the assets from the current business organization. Our recent blog article explains pros and cons of each approach.
https://www.hpindiana.law/business-blog/buying-a-small-business-in-indiana-stock-purchase-or-asset-purchase/

03/30/2025

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Are you starting a new business and wonder how to select a name for it? Or maybe you are organizing an LLC for estate planning or other personal reasons? We can't pick the name for you, but our blog article describes some things you should take into consideration.

03/29/2025

Indiana's statutory right of publicity protects the rights of individuals to commercial use of their name, image, likeness, and other attributes. Read our blog article to learn more.

The concept of the right of publicity, sometimes referred to as "name, image, and likeness" (NIL) rights, particularly as they apply to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) ...

01/06/2025

https://www.hpindiana.law/business-blog/powder-to-penalty/

If you’ve ever witnessed or participated in the thrilling—but dangerous—act of “cutting donuts,” you may want to think twice. Indiana’s Senate Bill 13 (SB 13) specifically targets this behavior, ...