Atty. Todd J. Kaiser

Atty. Todd J. Kaiser

Mr. Kaiser concentrates his practice on state and federal court litigation, class action defense, commercial litigation and employment law.

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About Todd J. Kaiser at a glance

Todd J. Kaiser is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (J.D., 1986) and DePauw University (BA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Kaiser concentrates his practice on state and federal court litigation, class action defense, commercial litigation and employment law
  • Mr. Kaiser advises and defends clients in the retail financial services and consumer class action litigation
  • He has represented clients in lawsuits and administrative proceedings involving employment contracts, non-competition/trade secret disputes, commercial disputes, class action litigation, EEO claims, ERISA claims, wrongful discharge, and wage and hour disputes
  • He has successfully tried more than a dozen cases to verdict and judgment
  • He has arbitrated cases before the AAA and FINRA, and received temporary restraining orders and injunctions before numerous courts
  • He has mediated more than 200 cases before the EEOC, AAA, FINRA, magistrate judges and private mediators.Mr
  • Kaiser attended Indiana University Law School where he served on the Indiana Law Review
  • After law school, Mr. Kaiser served as a law clerk to the Honorable William I. Garrard of the Indiana Court of Appeals
  • Mr. Kaiser has authored more than 200 appellate and amicus briefs advocating the interests of employers, attorneys, physicians and other professionals.Mr
  • Kaiser is a frequent author and speaker on such topics as “Investigating EPLI – Covered Claims,” class action litigation, “Audits-The Key to Avoiding Class Action Lawsuits” and liability risks regarding contingent workers.Mr
  • Kaiser is an Indiana Super Lawyer as selected by Indianapolis Monthly, has been listed in Chambers USA Leading Business Lawyers and was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2012 edition of the Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management and Litigation – Labor & Employment

Practice Areas Explained

Todd J. Kaiser's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Todd J. Kaiser 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.

Todd J. Kaiser is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Todd J. Kaiser is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

Todd J. Kaiser is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Todd J. Kaiser

Where is Todd J. Kaiser's law office located?
Todd J. Kaiser'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.
What practice areas does Todd J. Kaiser handle?
Todd J. Kaiser focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Todd J. Kaiser go to law school?
Todd J. Kaiser earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BA, 1983).
How can I contact Todd J. Kaiser for a consultation?
You can contact Todd J. Kaiser 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 Todd J. Kaiser received?
Todd J. Kaiser's notable recognition includes: 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; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Bloomington
- 1986
BA
DePauw University
- 1983

Awards

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 — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Covenants Not to Compete
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyer (2006, 2009-2013)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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