John H. Haskin - Indianapolis, IN
Attorney at Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC
Civil Rights Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN
255 North Alabama Street Suite 200 Indianapolis, IN 46204
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Indianapolis Civil Rights Lawyer
Updated: 04/14/2026
Areas of Practice
- Civil Rights
- Constitutional Law
- Employment Law
- Labor Law
- Disability Rights
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Haskin is the founding partner of the Indianapolis law firm of Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC, the largest employment law firm representing employees in the state of Indiana. The firm serves clients throughout Indiana from its central location of the former Indianapolis Fire Department Headquarters building in downtown Indianapolis.
A native of Indianapolis, Mr. Haskin graduated from Chatard High School, then Indiana University in 1972. Thereafter, he began working full time for the Indiana Civil Rights Commission as an investigator, conciliator and legal intern while attending the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis at night.
Mr. Haskin graduated from law school in 1977 and began practicing law as a solo practitioner. Shortly after opening his own practice, Mr. Haskin began to hire night law school students as law clerks. A majority of the firm's associates served as law clerks for the firm while in law school.
Mr. Haskin has represented numerous clients in employment-related actions both in administrative hearings and federal bench and jury trials. Mr. Haskin has tried, and won, a complicated age discrimination case in which the jury found not only intentional discrimination but also constructive discharge, awarding full back pay and liquidated damages.
In prior years, he has been involved in several important appellate cases, including Carr v. Allison Gas Turbine, General Motors Corporation, where the defense verdict from the bench trial was reversed and judgment entered for the sexual harassment plaintiff by the Court of Appeals. Another case was Lehman v. Yellow Freight, where the plaintiff's reverse race discrimination trial verdict was upheld. Mr. Haskin has also handled an age discrimination jury trial, McKelvey v. American Legion.
Mr. Haskin incorporated the Indiana Veterans Service Officers Association as a non-profit corporation and provides counsel to this organization. He has been appointed to the position of Legal Deputy for over 24 years, by two different Sheriff’s, and has been a presenter at the Masters level continuing legal education for over 10 years. His experience representing employees is unmatched in this geographic area.
Education
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Legal Education
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Indiana University School of Law,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1977
J.D.
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Indiana University School of Law,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1977
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Non Legal Education
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Indiana University,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1970
B.S.
Major: Economics - Chatard High School
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Indiana University,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1970
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Indiana Civil Rights Commission, Investigator, Conciliator and Legal Intern
Classes and Seminars
- Contributing Speaker/Advanced Employment Law, Masters Series, Indiana Continuing Legal Education
Pro Bono Activities
- Epilepsy Foundation of Indiana, Board Member
- Indiana University, Kelley School of Business Dean's Council, Member
- Indiana Veterans Service Office, Counsel
- Indianapolis Dean's Council, Member
- Indiana Veterans Service Officers Association, Founder
Representative Clients
JOHN RUSSELL WILLIAMS MS/MBA
Representative Cases
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Carr v. Allison Gas Turbine, General Motors Corporation
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Lehman v. Yellow Freight
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McKelvey v. American Legion
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1977
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1977
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit, 1984
Other Affiliations
- National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA)
- Indiana State Bar Association (Employment and Labor Law Section)
- Indianapolis Bar Association
Reviews
Highlights
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4.5 Value
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4.5 Quality of Service
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4.5 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2012-2023Mr. Haskin is a credible, reputable experienced Attorney. John listens to Your questions and implements his legal mindset with common sense and understanding. I would recommend John to any person who is wanting a compassionate and knowledgeable Lawyer who treats You with the upmost respect. I appreciate you John and Your Associates.
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Hired Attorney 2011-2030John will meet with you face to face to update ongoing discrimination, retaliation and harassment. He will make certain your legal rights are enforced. He will litigate if necessary to restore you with fair and reasonable monetary damages. If enforcement is necessary, he will make certain his client is not being harassed or harmed for exercising their legal rights.
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Contact
255 North Alabama Street
Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-426-6995
Fax: 317-955-2570
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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