Atty. Alan L. McLaughlin
Alan L. McLaughlin represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes at the administrative, state and federal levels, including before the United States Supreme Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN
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About Alan L. McLaughlin at a Glance
Alan L. McLaughlin is a employment and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Littler. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Vanderbilt University (—, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan L. McLaughlin
Alan L. McLaughlin represents public and private employers in a broad range of employment-related disputes at the administrative, state and federal levels, including before the United States Supreme Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He has substantial experience in:
- Discrimination actions
- Class actions
- Wage and hour collective actions
- Arbitrations
- Emergency proceedings involving non-compete agreements, trade secrets, business torts and contracts
- Title VII
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- The Uniform Trade Secrets Act
He has participated in hundreds of mediations. He also provides counsel and preventive training to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including:
Alan works with a diverse group of clients in the manufacturing, logistics, retail and hospitality industries. Previously, Alan served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr., United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.
Practice Areas Explained
Alan L. McLaughlin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan L. McLaughlin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Employment Law in Indianapolis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Indianapolis
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Indianapolis
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Indianapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Indianapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Indianapolis-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Indianapolis Choose Alan L. McLaughlin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan L. McLaughlin's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Alan L. McLaughlin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Indianapolis
A Indianapolis-based practice means Alan L. McLaughlin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alan L. McLaughlin Handles in Indianapolis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Alan L. McLaughlin has experience with under Indiana law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Alan L. McLaughlin directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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