John H. Haskin

John H. Haskin is the founding partner of the Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC, the largest employment law firm dedicated to employee representation in Indiana. With decades of experience in civil rights, constitutional law, labor law, and employment-related litigation, Mr. Haskin is widely recognized for his commitment to protecting workers’ rights across the state.

Mr. Haskin earned his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law in 1977. He also holds a B.S. in Economics from Indiana University (1970), following his graduation from Chatard High School.

Mr. Haskin began his legal career while working full time for the Indiana Civil Rights Commission as an investigator, conciliator, and legal intern. After graduating from law school, he opened his own law firm and began mentoring future attorneys, many of whom started as law clerks in his office while attending night school.

Mr. Haskin has successfully represented clients in administrative hearings, bench trials, and jury trials, including landmark cases involving age discrimination, reverse race discrimination, and sexual harassment. Notable cases include Carr v. Allison Gas Turbine (reversed for the plaintiff on appeal), Lehman v. Yellow Freight (upheld the plaintiff’s verdict), and McKelvey v. American Legion.

John H. Haskin has also contributed to continuing legal education as a speaker in advanced employment law programs and serves as legal counsel for the Indiana Veterans Service Officers Association, which he helped incorporate. He has served as Legal Deputy under two sheriffs for over 24 years and remains active in bar associations, including NELA, the Indiana State Bar, and the Federal Bar Association. With unmatched experience in employment litigation and a career dedicated to employee rights, Mr. Haskin is a trusted advocate for fairness and justice in the workplace.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Employment Law Office of John H. Haskin & Associates, LLC
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, National Employment Lawyers Association
• Member, U.S. District Court Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
• Member, U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Indiana University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)
• Chatard High School

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