Scott E. Shockley

Scott E. Shockley is an employment lawyer in Muncie, Indiana, with a litigation practice focused on federal and state court matters. He represents corporate and individual clients in employment law, business disputes, white collar criminal defense, and personal injury cases. His work draws on decades of courtroom experience, government service, and civil litigation practice. Clients facing workplace disputes can turn to him for measured guidance, trial preparation, and advocacy shaped by complex litigation experience.

Mr. Shockley earned his B.A. from Yale University. He earned his J.D. from the University of Denver, where he served on the Board of Editors for the Denver Law Journal. He is admitted in Indiana and Colorado. His court admissions include the United States Supreme Court, the Seventh Circuit, and federal district courts in Indiana, Colorado, and Illinois.

Mr. Shockley served as Deputy and Chief Deputy District Attorney in Denver before becoming an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana. He also served as Corporate Counsel for the City of Muncie. This background gives his employment and litigation work a strong foundation in investigations, courtroom procedure, public-sector issues, and dispute resolution.

Scott E. Shockley handles employment matters within a broader litigation practice built on preparation and practical judgment. His experience includes work for businesses, individuals, and institutional clients in contested matters. He has also been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers for litigation-related work. For employees, employers, and other clients facing serious disputes, he provides representation grounded in trial experience and careful legal analysis.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, DeFur Voran
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of College and University Attorneys

Licensed State

• Colorado
• Indiana

Education

• University of Denver
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor Of Arts (BA)

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