Atty. Hannesson Murphy
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.
Employment Law Management & More Attorney · Serving Indianapolis, IN
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About Hannesson Murphy at a Glance
Hannesson Murphy is a employment and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment 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 Hannesson Murphy
- 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 maintenance of effective policies and procedures to govern the workplace, as well as counsels employers with respect to disciplining and terminating employees, reductions in force, and ensuring that group terminations comply with the requirements of federal statutes and regulations
- He also defends employers against contract, discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge claims
- Hans has helped employers with a wide variety of legal matters, including claims involving breach of contract, defamation, discrimination, harassment and wrongful discharge
- He has advocated employer positions in connection with privately negotiated settlements, arbitration proceedings and hearings, administrative proceedings, class and collective actions, and litigated claims in state and federal courts across the country, from the filing of a claim through trial and on appeal
- A featured speaker and educator, Hans regularly conducts trainings for employers on ways to improve their employment practices, and frequently presents at seminars for groups such as the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Hans has presented on such topics as hiring and firing employees in Indiana
- protection of a company’s intellectual property, trade secrets and confidential information
- how the Affordable Health Care Act will affect employers
- steps for effectively handling class action litigation
- and properly classifying workers as independent contractors
- In the last several years, Hans has provided legal counsel pertaining to non-competition and trade secrets issues at the local, regional and national levels
- He frequently lectures on the subject of 50-State Non-compete Enforcement, to assist employers with making sense of the different rules and regulations that apply in this area from state to state
- Hans serves as the editor for the Practical Law Company’s resources on Indiana non-compete laws and trade secrets
- He also has published several articles for the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI) on non-compete enforcement, as well as a variety of other topics, and is a frequent contributor to the firm’s employment blog, BTCurrents
- Additionally, Hans has co-authored several guides for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, including the current editions of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Indiana Employer’s Guide to Monitoring Electronic Technology in the Workplace and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Indiana Guide to Hiring and Firing
- Hans is about cutting to the chase when it comes to what his clients need to succeed
- He doesn’t believe in wasting time, money or resources and focuses on advice and actions that diffuse stress and resolve issues
- On many occasions, he protects his client’s reputation and bottom line by keeping them out of court
- However, in the event litigation should ensue, he is dedicated to serving as a formidable advocate
- Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, Hans was an attorney in the civil litigation practice of a Miami, Florida, commercial law firm, practicing in general civil litigation, including admiralty law, medical malpractice, products liability, commercial liability, insurance defense, personal injury and employment
- Hans has been involved in much more than just employment disputes, which helps him to serve as a well-rounded adviser today
Practice Areas Explained
Hannesson Murphy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hannesson Murphy 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
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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 Hannesson Murphy
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 Hannesson Murphy's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Hannesson Murphy 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 Hannesson Murphy attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Hannesson Murphy Handles in Indianapolis
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