Atty. Wayne O. Adams III

Atty. Wayne O. Adams III

Mr. Wayne O.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (463) 304-7517 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Wayne O. Adams III at a glance

Wayne O. Adams III is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Ice Miller LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1974), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1974) and Wabash College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indianapolis, (Chair, Labor Law Section, 1985) Indiana State (Chair, Labor Law Section, 1986) and American (Chair, General Practice Section, Labor Law Committee, 1987-1994) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Wayne O. Adams III is a lawyer practicing employment discrimination litigation, labor (management) law, noncompete and trade secret litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Wayne received a B.A. degree from Wabash College in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Wayne practices at Ice Miller LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne O. Adams III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne O. Adams III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Wayne O. Adams III is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Wayne O. Adams III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Trade Secrets

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Employment Contracts

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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 Wayne O. Adams III

Where is Wayne O. Adams III's law office located?
Wayne O. Adams III's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Ice Miller LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne O. Adams III handle?
Wayne O. Adams III focuses on discrimination, employment, trade secrets, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Wayne O. Adams III practiced law?
Wayne O. Adams III has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Wayne O. Adams III go to law school?
Wayne O. Adams III earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Wayne O. Adams III for a consultation?
You can contact Wayne O. Adams III 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 Wayne O. Adams III received?
Wayne O. Adams III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1974
B.A.
Wabash College
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
Georgia
Admitted: 2011
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2012

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