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Indianapolis Office (Gail A. Barnes)
8935 N. Meridian Street, Suite 113, Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 337-9820 (o)
New York Office (Aquaila S. Barnes)
575 Fifth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017
(212) 360-2363 (o)
Houston Office (Marcus Barnes)
(214) 682-7800 (o)
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