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Steven Stark
Lauri Donahue
Thomas Bark
Ali Shalchi
Eric Alspaugh
Dmitriy Ishimbayev
Sean Lowe
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Daniel E. Goodrich
Anna Claxton
Harry Niska
Indianapolis Employment Lawyers
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Our experienced Indianapolis employment attorneys & lawyers can help guide you on how to proceed with various employee decisions such as reviewing employee documents such as contracts, agreements, policies, and handbooks, along with difficult decisions such as firing, lawsuits, claims, and complaints.
Although not every single employment contract will require legal assistance, many employment lawyers would recommend avoiding unilateral employment contracts that strongly benefit one side over the other. These types of employee contracts rarely hold up in court, yet having the funds needed to combat an issue in court can limit the employee’s options.
A confidentiality agreement and a non-compete agreement are common forms of employee contracts that one of our Indianapolis employment attorneys can help customize for your business. If your business needs to fire an employee, proper measures should be taken from a business legal standpoint to ensure proper communication and a smooth transition of dismissing that employee. In any case, we suggest you connect with our employment attorneys to discuss your options.
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This is the most recent 13 reviews for Labor & Employment attorneys in Indiana
Benefits & Compensation
"Gaston delivered excellent work on time"
Bram B
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Indianapolis,
IN,
4 months ago
Employment Agreement Services
"Gaston was very knowledgeable with a clear plan and helped me with my needs"
Bram B
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Indianapolis,
IN,
4 months ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Very knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. Appreciated working with Scott, and would definitely work with him again."
Claudia R
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Bloomington,
IN,
4 months ago
Employment Agreement Services
"My turn around was within 24 hr for the entire process. 10/10 would recommend."
Tunde O
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Indianapolis,
IN,
about 2 years ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Very helpful!"
Caroline K
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Fremont,
IN,
almost 3 years ago
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter
"Professional, straightforward and prompt."
John P
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Carmel,
IN,
almost 5 years ago
Review Severance Agreement
"Quick response and focused info to the questions I had. Thanks!"
Jeff S
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Lebanon,
IN,
about 5 years ago
Review Employee Handbook
"I felt very confident in his work. Would consider using him again."
Denise D
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Fountaintown,
IN,
over 5 years ago
Draft Employment Agreement
"It was a pleasure to work with Neil. He was very responsive and completed the project in a timely manner. Thanks!"
Jolanda M
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Zionsville,
IN,
over 5 years ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Lauri was incredibly prompt, reasonable, and helpful in reviewing a contract. Thank you!"
Oak H
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Rushville,
IN,
about 7 years ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Great attorney and work"
Khalil D
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Carmel,
IN,
almost 8 years ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Excellent!"
Kevin C
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Atlantic,
NC,
about 9 years ago
Review Release Agreement
"I highly recommend working with Ira if you have the opportunity."
Luke Z
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Osceola,
IN,
over 10 years ago
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