Our Attorneys
Schiller Law Offices is a personal injury law firm that represents victims in every type of accident where negligence is involved. This includes auto accidents, workers compensation, wrongful death, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. The personal injury lawyers from Schiller Law distinguish themselves by providing aggressive, effective, and experienced representation to our clients whom we represent from the beginning to the end of their legal battles.
Matthew Schiller
Attorney Matthew Schiller is the founding member of Schiller Law Offices. Mr. Schiller has experience in all areas of personal injury law including automobile accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, burn injuries, workplace accidents, wrongful death, and slip and fall cases. Mr. Schiller has handled thousands of cases in his many years of practice. He credits his successful approach to his aggressive and confident techniques when taking on powerful insurance companies and government agencies. Mr. Schiller understands that each person has a unique case and is dedicated giving each client the time and attention they deserve.
Mr. Schiller has been a frequent speaker on radio shows and at seminars involving personal injuries and workplace injuries. Mr. Schiller is also a current board member of the charitable foundation of the Boone County Tennis Association. He is a current member of the International Senior Tennis Competition Selection Committee for the United States Teams.
Mr. Schiller attended Butler University and Indiana University as a scholarship athlete where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University McKinney School of Law and is a current member in good standing with the Indiana State Bar Association, admitted in the Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana, and to the Supreme Court of Indiana.
Patrick Midla
Born and raised in Indianapolis, Attorney Patrick Midla takes pride in advocating for Hoosiers in their personal injury and worker’s compensation matters. Mr. Midla understands that clients come to him during what is often the most difficult time in their lives, and he works hard to ensure that each client receives personal attention and vigorous representation.
Mr. Midla attended Marian University on an athletic scholarship to play basketball and baseball for the Knights, and graduated “with high distinction” with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. In law school, he was actively involved with the Dean’s Tutorial Society and had the opportunity to mentor several of his fellow students.
Mr. Midla is a member in good standing with the Indiana State Bar Association and is licensed to practice in Indiana state courts as well as the Southern Federal District Court of Indiana.
Nathaniel Walden
Attorney Nathaniel Walden has spent his entire legal career helping the injured and disabled. Since 2010, Nathaniel has represented people with their personal injury, workers’ compensation, and social security disability claims from inception through conclusion before both federal and state courts, as well their administrative bodies. Nathaniel endeavors to add a personal touch to each claim, knowing that each case and client are different and deserve the type of representation that works for them.
Nathaniel was born and raised in Bloomington, Indiana, and repatriated to the Hoosier state in 2016 after six years in Connecticut. He graduated from Butler University magna cum laude and with Honors in 2007 with a degree in Marketing, minoring in Political Science. Nathaniel was deeply involved in many aspects of student life at Butler with leadership roles at his fraternity (Sigma Chi), dabbling in intercollegiate athletics (soccer), and acting as the school newspaper’s Opinion Editor for a semester.
In 2010, Nathaniel earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, cum laude. While in law school, Nathaniel served in leadership roles with the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and Phi Alpha Delta. He was a Managing Editor for the school’s Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies. During law school, Nathaniel had clerkship experiences with the Monroe County Circuit Court (Judge Hill) and a local law firm.
Nathaniel is admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana, State of Connecticut, and the District of Connecticut.
Nicholas Bourff
Attorney Nicholas Bourff knows what it takes to fight for his clients in Court and come out on the winning side. Prior to joining Schiller Law Offices, Mr. Bourff served two terms as an elected Prosecutor, where he earned convictions on every felony case he took to jury trial. During his years in private practice, he also earned favorable verdicts for every client he represented in front of a jury. He understands the stress people encounter during the litigation process and commits himself to being accessible to his clients.
Mr. Bourff grew up in northwestern Indiana and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wabash College in 2004, where he spent time as a varsity swimmer and president of both the Phi Kappa Psi house as well as the campus-wide Inter-Fraternity Counsel. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in the spring of 2007, and was admitted to the Indiana Bar five months later.
Mr. Bourff is a member in good standing with the Indiana Bar Association and is admitted to practice in all Indiana state courts and the Northern and Southern United States District Courts of Indiana. He lives in Fishers with his wife, Erin, their two children, Clive and Emily, and their Australian Shepherd, Shadow.
Jonathon Welling
Attorney Jonathon Welling joined Schiller Law Offices in March 2020. Before joining the firm Mr. Welling spent time working for the Indiana State Department of Health and the Indiana Department of Child Services. Mr. Welling spent 3 years as a trial lawyer for the Indiana Department of Child Services where he handled all aspects of litigation, including dozens of trials.
Mr. Welling attended Purdue University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education with a focus on Psychology, Sociology and History. While at Purdue he enjoyed participating in extracurricular activities including his fraternity (Phi Kappa Psi). He earned his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. In law school, he was the Executive Editor of the Indiana Health Law Review, as well as interning with the Indiana Court of Appeals, and clerking for the law firms of Craig, Kelley and Faultless and Cohen and Malad.
Mr. Welling is a member in good standing with the Indiana State Bar Association and is licensed to practice in Indiana state courts as well as the Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Indiana.
Thomas Barbour
Attorney Thomas Barbour has spent his legal career helping everyday people. Prior to joining Schiller Law Offices, Mr. Barbour spent his time in bankruptcy and collection defense. Mr. Barbour has extensive practice helping people deal with simple problems, as well as issues that could be life changing.
Mr. Barbour was born in Kansas City but grew up in Fishers, Indiana. Mr. Barbour attended Indiana University Bloomington, where he received his bachelor’s degree in public administration. He later attended Valparaiso University School of Law, where he was a member of the Trail Advocacy Team and was a Teaching Assistant in Legal Writing. Mr. Barbour later clerked for the Marion County Superior Court 12 with Judge Welch.
Mr. Barbour is a member in good standing with the Indiana State Bar Association and is licensed to practice in Indiana state courts as well as the Southern and Northern Federal District Courts of Indiana.
Adam Farber
Attorney Adam Farber has surplus of knowledge in the courtroom. Prior to joining Schiller Law Offices, he worked as an Insurance Defense Attorney for cases involving motor vehicle accidents and also served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Clark County, Indiana. Mr. Farber has earned numerous favorable verdicts in bench and jury trials across the state. He understands the stresses that lawsuits put on people and has the experience to help them win their case.
Mr. Farber grew up in West Central Indiana and earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from Indiana University in Bloomington. From there, he attended the John Marshall Law School in Chicago where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. Mr. Farber returned to the Hoosier state to begin his legal career and has been here ever since.
Mr. Farber is admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana as well as the Northern and Southern United States Districts Courts of Indiana.
Benjamin Huang
Attorney Benjamin Huang fights aggressively for his clients’ rights. Before joining Schiller Law Offices, Benjamin served as a Deputy Attorney General, advocating for the State of Indiana in cases involving motor vehicle laws, tax law, search warrants, and restraining orders. In the government, Benjamin learned to fight for the little guy. He zealously went to trial to protect government employees who were facing threats to their safety and to their families. Benjamin also negotiated a reduced penalty in an environmental action.
Benjamin earned his Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. During law school, Benjamin interned for the Indiana Department of Revenue and externed for the IRS. Benjamin also went to court for his school’s criminal defense clinic, helping a public defender represent clients in level 6 felony cases.
Outside of his law practice, Benjamin is a proud husband, father, and musician. He graduated from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music as a classical pianist. In his free time, Benjamin performs music with his wife, Emily, who is a classical and jazz violinist. Benjamin and Emily are also active in their church community, as musicians during Mass.
Benjamin is a member in good standing with the Indiana bar. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Tommy Datzman
Attorney Tommy Datzman joined Schiller Law Offices in April 2024. Tommy received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and his juris doctorate from IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
Tommy began his extensive personal injury career by working as both a paralegal and law clerk prior to becoming a practicing attorney. After being sworn in, Tommy worked for both plaintiff and defense personal injury firms. As a defense attorney, Tommy was an aggressive litigator who obtained several favorable rulings in his favor. During this time, Tommy tried his first jury trial as well trying several small claims bench trials.
Tommy currently works in Schiller Law Office’s pre-litigation department, including managing cases from retention through the exhaustion of the pre-litigation process, including client onboarding, confirming insurance coverage, investigating and analyzing liability, analyzing damages, and creating a unique case plan and strategy for every case. Tommy draws upon his experience across several legal fields when providing his unique insight and analysis to his clients. Tommy prides himself on his client engagement and satisfaction and is always eager to talk to his clients about their cases.
Tommy is a member in good standing with the Indiana Bar and is licensed to practice in Indiana state courts, and the Southern Federal District Court of Indiana. During his personal time, Tommy, his wife, and 4 children love to spend time together and with their family, including attending live music events and supporting the local community. Tommy is also a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.
OUR LEGAL SERVICES
Personal Injury Representation
✓ Auto Accidents
✓ Bone Fractures
✓ Brain Injuries
✓ Dog Bites
✓ Slip & Fall
✓ Spinal/Back Injuries
✓ Trucking Accidents
✓ Wrongful Death
✓ Workers Comp