Best Carmel, Indiana Litigation - Labor and Employment Lawyers
Brian L. McDermott is the office managing principal of the Indianapolis, Indiana, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on workplace training and representation of employers in labor and employment litigation. Brian has dedicated his legal career of more than 25 years to representing private and public employers in individual, class, and collective employment actions, including cases involving: the FMLA, the ADA, Title VII, the ADEA, ERISA, the FLSA, the NLRA, covenant not to comp...
Hans Murphy counsels and advises employers nationwide in virtually all aspects of managing their employment relationship with their workforce. Practical by nature, Hans identifies what each client wants to achieve, and then devises a balanced and actionable plan that suits their distinct business and operational imperatives. Hans negotiates and drafts employment agreements, confidentiality agreements, and non-competition and non-solicitation agreements. He advises on the creation and maintena...
Michael A. Moffatt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Moffatt since 2012. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael A. Moffatt is held by other lawyers.
Nathan Baker represents employers in virtually every aspect of employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, day-to-day counseling and traditional labor issues. Regardless of the matter at hand, Nathan seeks to protect his client’s primary concerns and bottom line by providing solutions that streamline utilitarian approaches to problem solving. Nathan has litigated cases in multiple jurisdictions covering the gamut of federal and state employment issues, including wage and hour...
A trusted adviser and passionate advocate, John Maley is skilled in advocating before trial and appellate judges, juries and mediators who rely upon his assessment of the case at hand. Whether on attack or defense, John’s understanding of diverse industries and the sophisticated legal issues that permeate complex disputes is at the core of his success as a litigator and trial attorney. John regularly represents publicly traded and private companies in regional and national litigation, t...
Chair of Barnes & Thornburg's Labor and Employment Department for two decades, Ken Yerkes has spent over 30 years successfully fighting for his clients' rights and business objectives at the bargaining table, in arbitration and federal and state court, as well as in plants across the country through proactive training, counseling and union avoidance campaigns. Ken's ability to transform complex scenarios into workable strategies has earned him not only his clients' trust, but also acclaim...
Joseph Pettygrove is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Joseph practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph Pettygrove since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph Pettygrove is held by other ...
Kim Ebert is the current Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins with overall responsibility for the Firm’s direction and delivery of client service. For over thirty years, Mr. Ebert has defended the interests of employers in the full range of labor and employment matters. He has played a significant role in working with clients to develop a national strategy for labor and employment, and also regularly has assisted in due diligence in acquisitions and divestitures.As a labor lawyer, M...
Christina Mallatt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christina practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Christina Mallatt since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christina Mallatt is held by other lawyers.
Koryn McHone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Koryn practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Koryn McHone since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Koryn McHone is held by other lawyers.
Pete Morse is the administrator of the Labor and Employment Department in Indianapolis, the firm’s largest office. He also co-chairs the firm’s Global Services practice group and was appointed to serve as honorary consul to the country of Japan. Cited in The Best Lawyers in America as a "Lawyer of the Year" on multiple occasions, Pete represents employers in virtually all aspects of labor and employment law for a broad client base, including private and public employers ranging in...
Colleen Schade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Colleen practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Colleen Schade since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Colleen Schade is held by other lawyers.
Megan A. Van Pelt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Insurance Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Megan A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Megan A. Van Pelt since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the prof...
