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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 was named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers in America® 2018 for employment law in Indianapolis and was recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a 2016 Local Litigation Star. He has also been recognized by Indiana Super Lawyers for employment and labor.
Awards
Honoree, Indiana Super Lawyers (2016 - 2017)
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"Lawyer of the Year" Honoree, Indianapolis Best Lawyers in America®, Employment Law (2018)
Honoree, Best Lawyers in America® (2015 – present)
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Education
- Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington (1992)
- Princeton University (1988)
Admissions
- Federal - Northern District of Indiana
- Federal - Southern District of Indiana
- State - Indiana
News
167 Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® 2019 News
Taft Acts as Legal Counsel for Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company’s Acquisition of GCR, Inc. News
12 Taft Attorneys Recognized as Local Litigation Stars News
10 Taft Attorneys Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® 2018
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- AV Peer Review Rating (LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell) Awarded
- American Bar Association Member
- Indiana State Bar Association Member
- Indianapolis Bar Association Member
- Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation Honoree
- Benchmark Litigation Star Honoree