# Charles P. Schmal

> Charles P. Schmal is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on IP, Trademark, and Trade Secrets. Charles has over 26 years of legal experience.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/charles-p-schmal
- Role: Attorney
- Location: Indianapolis, INDIANA
- Years in practice: 26
- Licensed since: 2000
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- IP — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property
- Trademark — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trademark
- Trade Secrets — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/trade-secrets

## Bar admissions
- admitted 2000 — ACTIVE

## Education
- George Mason University — J.D. — 1999
- Purdue University — B.S. — 1992

## Awards & recognition
- Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Indianapolis) — 2025
- Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property IP STARS, 2013-2021 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, 2021 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Bar Foundation Life Fellow — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Indianapolis Bar Association, President`s Award for Service, 2012 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Life Fellow — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Ball State Entrepreneurship Center`s 2012 Outstanding Service Award — 2026

## Known for
- Handles IP, Trademark, and Trade Secrets matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
- Over 26 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Trade Secrets Law (Indianapolis) (2025).

## Office
- 111 Monument Circle, Suite 3700, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204-5137
- Phone: 317-634-3456

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