Manny Herceg

Manny is an experienced litigator and municipal lawyer who employs a client-focused and practical approach to all legal issues.

He routinely represents businesses of all sizes and public clients in state and federal courts across the country concerning business and contract disputes, shareholder disputes, injunctive relief, trade secret and fraud claims, trademark disputes, construction disputes, director and officer liability issues, and in class action and multi-district litigation. Manny also acts as co-national litigation counsel for a large manufacturer. In that role, he leads and manages litigation across the nation and also advises on issues that help move the business forward.

Manny takes a practical and focused approach to municipal representation, with experience advising towns, cities, counties, townships, and commissions on a variety of matters, including: eminent domain, service contract negotiations, employee discipline and discharge, vendor contract negotiation, election matters, and access to public records and open door law issues. In addition, he has experience and expertise advising municipal clients, private entities and universities on state and local procurement issues, and challenging procurement determinations.

Publications:

• Co-author, “Survey of Indiana Administrative Law,” 52 Ind. L. Rev. 589 (2019).
• Co-author, “Survey of Indiana Administrative Law,” 51 Ind. L. Rev. 895 (2018).
• Co-author, “Survey of Indiana Administrative Law,” 50 Ind. L. Rev. 1115 (2017).
• Author, “An Ode to the Phone Call,” TYL Monthly – ABA Publication (July 20, 2017).
• Editorial Advisory Board, “Indiana School Laws and Rules,” 2014-2015, 2015-2016 & 2016-2017, West Publishing.
• Author, “Millennials Unite: Join Up and #SHOWUP for Yourself and Your Community,” The Indiana Lawyer.
• Author, “Commonly Asked Questions Guide for Volunteer Attorneys,” Indianapolis Bar Association/Foundation-Editor of “School Law” section (2014-2015, 2015-2016).
• Practice Advisories: “Changes to Indiana’s Anti-Bullying Law – An Insight Into the Exceptions” and “Expunged Record Disclosure and the Effect on Hiring and Operations.”
• Quoted in Indianapolis Star article, “Free Legal Advice Offered at Ask a Lawyer Event,” (Sept. 30, 2015).

Speeches:

• “When You Can’t Wait – TROs and Injunctions: An Interactive Discussion,” Indianapolis Bar Association, Oct. 27, 2020.
• “Briefs, Demands, and Emails: Effective Legal Writing,” Indianapolis Bar Association, July 1, 2020.
• “Managing the COVID-19 Budget Fallout,” OnBoard webinar with Adarsh Montvardi and Jason Dudich, May 14, 2020.
• “Ordinances and Resolutions,” Co-presenter, AIM, Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers – 23rd Annual ILMCT Institute & Academy, March 12, 2018.
• “Tact and Professionalism in the Public Sector Workplace,” Panelist, AIM, Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers – 23rd Annual ILMCT Institute & Academy, March 12, 2018.
• “Access to Public Records – Emails, Tweets, and More,” Indiana Mayors Assistants Association, Feb. 23, 2018.
• “Social Media’s Impact on the Ethics of our Changing Practice,” American Inn of Court, November 17, 2016.
• “Social Media and Its Effect on Education”, Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education – October 2, 2014.
• “Significant Pre-Employment Considerations Impacting Public Schools: The New Law on Criminal Record Expungement; Updating Application Forms; Criminal History Responsibilities; and Drug Testing” – December 13, 2013.
• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law , Panel speaker at student orientation – numerous.
• Naturalization Ceremony Speaker, Indianapolis – (2012 (April and October), 2013 (August), 2015 (June).