Atty. Van Thomas Willis
Van Thomas Willis is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, transportation, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. Van received a degree from University of Kentucky in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New Albany, IN · 38+ Years Experience
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About Van Thomas Willis at a Glance
Van Thomas Willis is a Senior Partner based in New Albany, Indiana, practicing at Kightlinger & Gray, LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on trademark, copyright, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1988). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (JD, 1988) and University of Kentucky (University, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memberships •Defense Research Institute (DRI) •Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana (DTCI) •Floyd County Bar Association (FCBA) •Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) •Indiana Workers' Compensation Institute, Inc and (IWCI) •Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) •Lexwork •Business Practice Group •Louisville Bar Association (LBA) •One Southern Indiana. Serves clients in New Albany, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Van Thomas Willis
- Van Thomas Willis is a lawyer practicing labour and employment, transportation, civil rights and 6 other areas of law
- Van received a degree from University of Kentucky in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Van practices at Kightlinger & Gray, LLP in New Albany, IN and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Van Thomas Willis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Van Thomas Willis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Albany.
Trademark Law in New Albany
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Copyright Law in New Albany
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Employment Law in New Albany
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Van Thomas Willis is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →
Business & Corporate Law in New Albany
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New Albany
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 New Albany
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 New Albany 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 venue, 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.
New Albany Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Albany-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New Albany Choose Van Thomas Willis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Van Thomas Willis's practice in the field of trademark, copyright, employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Van Thomas Willis brings 38+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trademark, copyright, and employment, Van Thomas Willis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Albany
A New Albany-based practice means Van Thomas Willis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Van Thomas Willis Handles in New Albany
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