John C. Theisen

John C. Theisen is the managing partner of Theisen Hubley Law in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with more than 34 years of experience in labor relations, employment law, personal injury, and civil litigation. Admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1979, he dedicates 25% of his practice each to labor and employment, personal injury, and civil litigation, alongside business litigation (15%) and ERISA litigation (10%). He handles disputes involving workplace discrimination, retaliatory discharge, wage claims, noncompete agreements, shareholder conflicts, and breach of contract. His experience also extends to personal injury and wrongful death cases.

John earned his Bachelor of Arts in History, with distinction, from the University of Michigan in 1974. He later received his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1977, where he served as an editor of the Law Review. His academic involvement continued through teaching business law at St. Francis University. He has also shared his knowledge of labor and employment law as a speaker before numerous professional groups.

John has appeared before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh and Third Circuits, federal district courts nationwide, the Indiana Supreme Court, and the Indiana Court of Appeals. His representative cases include Cherokee Air Prods., Inc. v. Buchan (2014), Shackleford v. D&W Fine Pack, LLC (2018), and Estabrook v. Mazak Corp. (2020). He has served as chief spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations, advised businesses on grievance resolution and strike management, and handled employment matters involving the NLRB and EEOC.

John C. Theisen received Best Lawyers recognition from 2020 through 2025 and was named a Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year in 2025. He is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association, and American Inns of Court. His experience also includes helping nonunion employers respond to organizing campaigns, developing workplace policies, and providing supervisory training. His extensive background in appellate litigation, labor negotiations, and business disputes supports his ability to handle complex legal challenges across multiple areas of law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Theisen & Associates, LLC
• Member, Present, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Present, American Inns of Court
• Member, Present, Allen County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Saint Louis University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Michigan
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Bachelor of Arts

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