Atty. James Thomas Spolyar

Atty. James Thomas Spolyar

James Thomas Spolyar is a lawyer practicing employment, labor & benefits law, litigation, transportation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About James Thomas Spolyar at a glance

James Thomas Spolyar is an Attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2006). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington (J.D., 2001) and United States Naval Academy (B.S., 1994). Active member of Indiana State Bar Association. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Thomas Spolyar is a lawyer practicing employment, labor & benefits law, litigation, transportation and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from United States Naval Academy in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • James practices at Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Spolyar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Spolyar 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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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

James Thomas Spolyar is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James Thomas Spolyar is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 James Thomas Spolyar

Where is James Thomas Spolyar's law office located?
James Thomas Spolyar's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Spolyar handle?
James Thomas Spolyar focuses on employment, workers comp, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Thomas Spolyar practiced law?
James Thomas Spolyar has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did James Thomas Spolyar go to law school?
James Thomas Spolyar earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact James Thomas Spolyar for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Bloomington
- 2001
B.S.
United States Naval Academy
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2006

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