Atty. BJ Brinkerhoff
BJ offers clients a wealth of experience on a wide variety of business advice and litigation matters, representing individuals, closely-held companies and multi-national corporations with many of their legal and entrepreneurial needs. He focuses his practice on business disputes, including employment matters such as restrictive covenants and trade secrets, as well as shareholder claims, director and officer liability and day-to-day business disputes.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN · 22+ Years Experience
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About BJ Brinkerhoff at a Glance
BJ Brinkerhoff is a Member based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Jeselskis Brinkerhoff and Joseph, LLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2004), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (2004), Indiana (2004), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (2010). Educated at Indiana University, Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Vanderbilt University (B.A. Political, 2000). Active member of Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Board Member Indianapolis Bar Association Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, Board Member Indiana State Bar Association. Serves clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About BJ Brinkerhoff
- BJ offers clients a wealth of experience on a wide variety of business advice and litigation matters, representing individuals, closely-held companies and multi-national corporations with many of their legal and entrepreneurial needs
- He focuses his practice on business disputes, including employment matters such as restrictive covenants and trade secrets, as well as shareholder claims, director and officer liability and day-to-day business disputes
- BJ also manages product liability matters, wrongful death and catastrophic injury defense, restaurant and retail liability, civil rights matters, contract disputes, insurance matters, personal injury and appeals
- Indiana has a vibrant startup community and BJ has been at the forefront, alongside his clients, working with entrepreneurs to address their unique concerns and challenges
- BJ counsels small business owners and entrepreneurs to guide them through their legal issues including: negotiation of real estate disputes
- franchising and intellectual property matters
- issues between partners and founders and counseling business owners on how to avoid legal risks
- BJ also represents clients at all phases of litigation, such as initial post-loss investigation (including immediate response examinations and inspections), alternative dispute resolution, bench and jury trials and appeals
- BJ brings a unique perspective to client’s disputes — he understands business, he understands litigation and most of all, he brings calm, thoughtful guidance to achieve outcomes that satisfy his clients’ goals
- Often times, the risks and costs of litigation can be intimidating, especially considering the uncertainty of how lawsuits will proceed
- Applying the benefits of his litigation experience, BJ seeks to collaborate with clients and their in-house counsel, employees, insurers and others to minimize those risks and maximize his clients’ potential outcomes at each step along the way
- Most importantly, BJ strives to work with those same clients to evaluate and develop methods to reduce the risk of future litigation
- HONORS Super Lawyers 2019-2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star 2014, 2018 The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM Highland Golf and Country Club Board of Directors Adjunct Faculty, IU McKinney School of Law President, National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) of Indianapolis Board of Directors, Through 2020 Chairman, Business Ownership Initiative Board of Directors (part of Indy Chamber), 2019-20 Deacon Class of 2022, Second Presbyterian Church American Lung Association, Fight for Air Climb Executive Leadership Team
Practice Areas Explained
BJ Brinkerhoff's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases BJ Brinkerhoff handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Indianapolis.
Contracts in Indianapolis
BJ Brinkerhoff is one of 76,101 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Indiana →
Wrongful Death in Indianapolis
BJ Brinkerhoff is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →
Personal Injury in Indianapolis
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
BJ Brinkerhoff is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
Employment Law in Indianapolis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
BJ Brinkerhoff is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →
Business & Corporate Law in Indianapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
BJ Brinkerhoff is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
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 BJ Brinkerhoff
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 BJ Brinkerhoff's practice in the field of contracts, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
BJ Brinkerhoff brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Indiana, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, and Indiana, BJ Brinkerhoff can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, wrongful death, and personal injury, BJ Brinkerhoff 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 BJ Brinkerhoff 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 BJ Brinkerhoff Handles in Indianapolis
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact BJ Brinkerhoff directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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