Atty. Nathan A. Baker

Atty. Nathan A. Baker

Nathan Baker represents employers in virtually every aspect of employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, day-to-day counseling and traditional labor issues. Regardless of the matter at hand, Nathan seeks to protect his client’s primary concerns and bottom line by providing solutions that streamline utilitarian approaches to problem solving.

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Profile Summary

About Nathan A. Baker at a glance

Nathan A. Baker is a employment and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (J.D., 1997) and Wabash College (B.A., 1994). 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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  • Nathan Baker represents employers in virtually every aspect of employment law, with a focus on employment litigation, day-to-day counseling and traditional labor issues
  • Regardless of the matter at hand, Nathan seeks to protect his client’s primary concerns and bottom line by providing solutions that streamline utilitarian approaches to problem solving
  • Nathan has litigated cases in multiple jurisdictions covering the gamut of federal and state employment issues, including wage and hour investigations and audits, matters before the EEOC and state civil rights agencies, court actions alleging discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination, as well as matters involving the ADA, ADEA, FMLA and ERISA
  • Given the ever-changing landscape of employment law, Nathan emphasizes proactive, prevention-driven counseling designed to mitigate and avoid potential problems before they arise
  • He is sensitive to his client’s specific needs when helping them navigate the often murky waters of managing a workforce
  • Nathan works together with his clients to chart effective and efficient strategies unique to their situations in all types of labor relations challenges
  • His experience includes representing management in union-free training, arbitration hearings, unfair labor practice charges before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and navigating clients through strikes and lockouts
  • Nathan also represents employers in collective bargaining negotiations and in resisting union organizing attempts
  • Moreover, Nathan has also trained many employers with regard to their practices, policies and general handling of workforce relations
  • He has drafted and edited employee handbooks and employment agreements, and is a regular speaker at events and seminars hosted by clients, human resource, business and other professional groups and associations
  • Nathan takes significant pride in his role as counselor
  • His dedication is manifest in a personal commitment to being responsive and ensuring his client’s goals drive the legal agenda — as opposed to vice versa
  • Nathan works closely with clients to ensure they have the necessary tools to address the legal challenges they face from an operational standpoint and business perspective
  • Nathan was born and raised in the Midwest
  • however, his practice allows him the opportunity to serve clients from coast to coast and many points in between
  • He has represented employers from a wide variety of industries and professional sectors such as manufacturing, automotive, financial and banking, retail, utilities and medical, as well as foreign clients with U.S. facilities
  • He also works with public employers and has assisted towns, cities and counties with their labor and employment matters

Practice Areas Explained

Nathan A. Baker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nathan A. Baker 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.

Nathan A. Baker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Nathan A. Baker

Where is Nathan A. Baker's law office located?
Nathan A. Baker'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 Nathan A. Baker handle?
Nathan A. Baker focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Nathan A. Baker go to law school?
Nathan A. Baker earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Nathan A. Baker for a consultation?
You can contact Nathan A. Baker 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 Nathan A. Baker received?
Nathan A. Baker'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; Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Indianapolis).

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
- 1997
B.A.
Wabash College
- 1994

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
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management (Indianapolis)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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