Atty. Michael C. "Mick" Terrell

Atty. Michael C. "Mick" Terrell

Michael C. Terrell is a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Law practice group.

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About Michael C. "Mick" Terrell at a glance

Michael C. "Mick" Terrell is an attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practforg at Taft. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Indiana University Bloomington (BS, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael C. Terrell is a partner in the firm's Labor and Employment Law practice group
  • He is chief employment counsel for numerous international and domestic companies engaged in various industries, including manufacturing, real estate, banking, construction, entertainment and high tech
  • He concentrates his practice in all aspects of labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on prevention and defense of employment litigation
  • His practice includes employment litigation in federal and state court at the trial and appellate level throughout the United States, defending employment discrimination charges, drafting personnel policies and practices, handling wage and hour matters, developing employee drug testing programs, drafting affirmative action programs, drafting employment contracts, drafting and enforcing employee non-compete and confidentiality agreements, counseling clients on plant closing, work relocation and reduction in force issues, and defending labor arbitration and unfair labor practice charges
  • He also routinely counsels clients on day-to-day personnel issues and frequently provides clients with in-house training on an array of employment matters.Mick is also a member of the firm’s litigation group and has extensive experience in handling complex commercial and business disputes, including cases involving securities laws, antitrust laws, corporations and partnership law, unfair business practices and other general business and corporate matters
  • Mick was lead litigation counsel for the City of Indianapolis in its contested acquisition of Indianapolis Water Company before the Utility Regulatory Commission
  • Mick has been named to the lists of Best Lawyers in America (Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, and Labor Law - Management), Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (Labor and Employment Law), and Indiana Super Lawyers (Labor and Employment Law)

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 Michael C. "Mick" Terrell's law office located?
Michael C. "Mick" Terrell's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Michael C. "Mick" Terrell go to law school?
Michael C. "Mick" Terrell earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (BS, 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Michael C. "Mick" Terrell receiandd?
Michael C. "Mick" Terrell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 1984
BS
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
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 — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked in Chambers USA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyer
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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