Atty. Donald M. Meyer

Atty. Donald M. Meyer

Donald M. Meyer is a partner of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, where he is a member of the Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, and Business Services Groups.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Donald M. Meyer at a glance

Donald M. Meyer is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Indiana United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Indiana United States District Court for (1983). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1983) and University of Evansville, School of Business (B.S. CPA, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Appointments / Memberships Member: Indiana State and Indianapolis Bar Associations ESOP Association National Center for Employee Ownership Delta Sigma Pi Plainfield United Methodist Church Board of Directors: APTURA Group Central Indiana Hardware Co and Banning Engineering. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Donald M. Meyer is a partner of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, where he is a member of the Tax, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, and Business Services Groups
  • Don currently serves as chair of the Tax Group
  • In his diverse practice, he works with public and private companies, large and small nonprofit organizations, public schools and colleges, ESOPs and other ERISA plans, and health care providers, as well as executives and sole proprietors
  • Don provides his legal knowledge and advice to these clients with respect to their assorted business, tax and benefits needs, while also serving in a general counsel capacity for various clients
  • When necessary, he represents his clients before the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S
  • Department of Labor, the Indiana Department of Revenue and other government agencies
  • Honors / Awards The Best Lawyers in America 2013-2026
  • AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Certified Public Accountant Appearances / Publications Don is a frequent speaker and has spoken before many groups, including attorneys, accountants, school administrators, bankers and lenders, church groups, chambers of commerce, insurance agents, health care providers, organizations of CEOs and retirement plan administrators
  • His presentations have focused in his areas of experience and have included the following topics: •Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Agreements •Starting a Business - Basic Legal Considerations •Compliance Review of 401(a), 403(b), 457(b), and Other Public School Benefit Plans •Bankruptcy and Employee Benefit Plans from an ERISA Perspective •Fiduciary Best Practices (Plan Fiduciary Liability) •Don't Underestimate the Benefits of an ESOP •Executive Compensation and Deferred Compensation Arrangements •Form 990 Requirements: Governance, Management and Disclosure •Special Deferred Compensation Requirements, IRC Section 409A •ESOPs Can Protect Indiana Jobs •403(b) Plans for Indiana Public Schools •Annualized Pay Arrangements for Indiana Public Schools •What to do with the Family Business •The ESOP Solution •Superintendent and Administrators' Contracts: Basic Concepts •Affinity Programs and For-Profit Activities •Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Organizations •What is a VEBA and Why Should I Care? •Pre-Tax Voluntary Contributions to ISTRF and PERF •Preparing for a Federal Tax Audit •Alternatives to Severance Pay for Exempt Organizations •Compensation for Minority Shareholders •Taxation of Retirement Pay •Indiana Income Taxation of Pass-Through Entities •Estate Planning for the Business Owner •Selecting the Right Retirement Plan Board of Directors: APTURA Group
  • Central Indiana Hardware Co
  • Banning Engineering

Practice Areas Explained

Donald M. Meyer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald M. Meyer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Donald M. Meyer is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donald M. Meyer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Donald M. Meyer is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Donald M. Meyer is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald M. Meyer

Where is Donald M. Meyer's law office located?
Donald M. Meyer's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald M. Meyer handle?
Donald M. Meyer focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Donald M. Meyer practiced law?
Donald M. Meyer has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Donald M. Meyer go to law school?
Donald M. Meyer earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. CPA, 1980).
How can I contact Donald M. Meyer for a consultation?
You can contact Donald M. Meyer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Donald M. Meyer received?
Donald M. Meyer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1983
B.S. CPA
University of Evansville, School of Business
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Indiana United States District Court for
Admitted: 1983

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