Atty. J. Michael Grubbs

Atty. J. Michael Grubbs

J. Michael Grubbs is a lawyer practicing antitrust and competition law, corporate, food, drug & device law and 19 other areas of law.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Michael Grubbs at a glance

J. Michael Grubbs is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, and m&a. Educated at Indiana University - Indianapolis (J.D., 1988) and Butler University (M.B.A. DePauw, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Michael Grubbs is a lawyer practicing antitrust and competition law, corporate, food, drug & device law and 19 other areas of law
  • J. Michael received a M.B.A. degree from Butler University in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • J. Michael practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

J. Michael Grubbs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Michael Grubbs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

J. Michael Grubbs is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

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

J. Michael Grubbs is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

J. Michael Grubbs 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 J. Michael Grubbs

Where is J. Michael Grubbs's law office located?
J. Michael Grubbs's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Michael Grubbs handle?
J. Michael Grubbs focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has J. Michael Grubbs practiced law?
J. Michael Grubbs has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did J. Michael Grubbs go to law school?
J. Michael Grubbs earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (M.B.A. DePauw, 1984).
How can I contact J. Michael Grubbs for a consultation?
You can contact J. Michael Grubbs 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 J. Michael Grubbs received?
J. Michael Grubbs's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Indianapolis
- 1988
M.B.A. DePauw
Butler University
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

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