A. Jack Finklea
Partner
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana (2000)

Court Admissions

  • All Indiana state and federal courts
  • U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits
  • U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court – District of Colorado

 

Memberships
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Seventh Circuit Bar Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Attorney Profile

A. Jack Finklea counsels clients and litigates disputes concerning labor and employment matters. He is also a member of the Firm’s appellate practice team. His work regarding labor matters includes:

  • Compliance with the National Labor Relations Act
  • Reactions to picketing and organizational activity
  • Defense of unfair labor practice charges and union avoidance techniques
  • Assisting motor carriers through driver whistleblower (STAA) investigations and administrative hearings with OSHA

Regarding employment matters, he drafts handbooks and policies, defends discrimination charges and lawsuits, and assists employers in wage and hour issues, including government audits. Finklea regularly advises employers on OSHA regulations applicable to their operations and provides counsel during any OSHA investigation or enforcement activity, including defending OSHA citations.

His litigation practice centers on complex class action and collective action lawsuits involving, among other things, attempted reclassification of independent contractors and overtime claims. Finklea also practices in the appellate arena by spotting and developing issues for treatment by state and federal appellate courts.

Attorney Education
  • Indiana University–Purdue University-Indianapolis, B.A.
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D.
    • summa cum laude
Publications
Presentations
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana (2000)

Court Admissions

  • All Indiana state and federal courts
  • U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits
  • U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court – District of Colorado

 

Memberships
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Seventh Circuit Bar Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Indiana (2000)

Court Admissions

  • All Indiana state and federal courts
  • U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and D.C. Circuits
  • U.S. District Court – District of North Dakota
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Tennessee
  • U.S. District Court – Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court – District of Colorado

 

Memberships
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Seventh Circuit Bar Association
  • Transportation Lawyers Association
  • North American Transportation Employee Relations Association
Attorney Profile

A. Jack Finklea counsels clients and litigates disputes concerning labor and employment matters. He is also a member of the Firm’s appellate practice team. His work regarding labor matters includes:

  • Compliance with the National Labor Relations Act
  • Reactions to picketing and organizational activity
  • Defense of unfair labor practice charges and union avoidance techniques
  • Assisting motor carriers through driver whistleblower (STAA) investigations and administrative hearings with OSHA

Regarding employment matters, he drafts handbooks and policies, defends discrimination charges and lawsuits, and assists employers in wage and hour issues, including government audits. Finklea regularly advises employers on OSHA regulations applicable to their operations and provides counsel during any OSHA investigation or enforcement activity, including defending OSHA citations.

His litigation practice centers on complex class action and collective action lawsuits involving, among other things, attempted reclassification of independent contractors and overtime claims. Finklea also practices in the appellate arena by spotting and developing issues for treatment by state and federal appellate courts.

Accolades
Attorney Education
  • Indiana University–Purdue University-Indianapolis, B.A.
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D.
    • summa cum laude
Publications
Presentations