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Thomas R. DeVoe
- E tdevoe@taftlaw.com
- T (317) 713-3591
- F (317) 713-3699
Summary
Tom concentrates his practice on counseling and defending employers and management in all areas of employment and labor law. As a litigator, Tom frequently represents clients in administrative proceedings and federal and state judicial proceedings involving, among other things, discrimination and other EEO claims, wage and hour disputes, wrongful discharge claims and non-compete and trade secret disputes. Tom also counsels employers daily on their employment practices and has had significant involvement in preparing and implementing affirmative action plans, drug and alcohol testing policies, leave of absence policies, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, and employee handbooks. In addition, Tom advises clients on employment-based immigration matters, including H, L, E and TN visas.
Tom is listed in Best Lawyers in America® and was named “Lawyer of the Year” in 2018 for employment law in Indianapolis. He has also been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Local Litigation Star and by Indiana Super Lawyers for employment and labor.
Awards
Local Litigation Star Honoree, Benchmark Litigation

Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers (2016 – 2017)
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“Lawyer of the Year” Honoree, Indianapolis, Best Lawyers, Employment Law (2018)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America® Commercial Litigation, Employment Law – Individuals, Employment Law – Management, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2015 – present)
AV Peer Review Rated, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
All Service Areas
Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law (1992)
- Princeton University (1988)
Admissions
- Federal - Indiana Northern District Court
- Federal - Indiana Southern District Court
- State - Indiana
News
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Four Hundred Fifty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2026 News
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Taft Litigation Practice and Attorneys Named in Benchmark Litigation 2025
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Member
- Indiana State Bar Association
Member
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Member
- Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation
Honoree
- Benchmark Litigation Star
Honoree