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Atty. Kim F. Ebert

Atty. Kim F. Ebert

Kim Ebert is the current Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins with overall responsibility for the Firm’s direction and delivery of client service. For over thirty years, Mr.

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About Kim F. Ebert at a glance

Kim F. Ebert is an attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practforg at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Wabash College (BA, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Kim Ebert is the current Managing Shareholder of Ogletree Deakins with overall responsibility for the Firm’s direction and delivery of client service
  • For over thirty years, Mr. Ebert has defended the interests of employers in the full range of labor and employment matters
  • He has played a significant role in working with clients to develop a national strategy for labor and employment, and also regularly has assisted in due diligence in acquisitions and divestitures.As a labor lawyer, Mr. Ebert has negotiated over 100 collective bargaining agreements, including agreements related to facility closings and work transfers
  • He has played a key role in strike planning and related state court injunction litigation
  • Mr. Ebert has also handled more than 200 arbitrations
  • He has successfully helped employers develop positive employment practices and resist union organizing by all of the major labor organizations in the United States.As a litigator, Mr. Ebert has served as lead counsel both at the trial and appellate level in class, collective and multi-plaintiff actions, as well as the full range of individual suits under federal and state law.A past member of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Continuing Education of the Bar, Mr. Ebert is a frequent writer, speaker and seminar chair at regional and national conferences on labor and employment subjects for attorneys and human resource professionals

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practforg law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Kim F. Ebert's law office located?
Kim F. Ebert's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Kim F. Ebert go to law school?
Kim F. Ebert earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (BA, 1972).
How can I contact Kim F. Ebert for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kim F. Ebert receiandd?
Kim F. Ebert's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Management.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 1976
BA
Wabash College
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Attorneys
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Barrister Award, Indiana Lawyer (2007)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers (First Tier)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 100 Most Powerful Employment Lawyers in America - HR Executive Magazine (2013)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal 500: Labor and Employment - Labor - Management Relations
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The International Who's Who of Management Labour & Employment Lawyers (2013)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Indianapolis)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Indianapolis)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Indianapolis)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Indianapolis)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management (Indianapolis)
- 2012
Lawyer of the Year — Labor and Employment Law (Indianapolis)
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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