David L. Swider, Employment Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
focused on Employment, General, and Immigration · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratBose McKinney & Evans LLP
Indianapolis, IN
Trusted employment attorney serving Indianapolis.
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David L. Swider is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Immigration. Currently practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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- Handles Employment, General, and Immigration matters from Indianapolis, IN.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About David L. Swider: David L. Swider is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Immigration. Currently practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
David's practice areas in Indianapolis
David concentrates on employment, general, immigration, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Employment cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
David takes employment matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
General cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
David takes general matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
David takes immigration matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Indianapolis, Indiana
David takes litigation matters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before David agrees to represent you.
Biography
David L. Swider, employment attorney serving Indianapolis
David L. Swider is a partner based in Indianapolis, IN. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Immigration. Currently practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. David works from Indianapolis, Indiana and takes on employment matters across the region.
David Swider is a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, representing employers throughout the country in labor and employment law matters, including labor and employment law litigation, employment discrimination, NLRB practice and procedure, grievance resolution and arbitration, affirmative action, collective bargaining, wage and hour, and union avoidance. Dave chairs the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group and has been repeatedly recognized and included in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers, and Indiana Super Lawyers. He is an Indiana Lawyer “Distinguished Barrister” and an Indiana Chamber of Commerce “Volunteer of the Year” award recipient. He also chairs the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Human Resource Committee and authors its Model Employee Policies for Indiana Employers, which is now in its seventh edition. He is a nationally recognized speaker - appearing on the national SHRM list of approved speakers - and has written numerous articles on a variety of labor and employment law topics. Dave is admitted and qualified to practice before the United States Supreme Court; the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh and D.C. Circuits; the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; and all courts of the State of Indiana.
Honors / Awards
Best Lawyers 2020 Indianapolis Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers Lawyer of the Year; Best Lawyers 2016 Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year, Labor Law - Management as well as Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers; Distinguished Barrister, Indiana Lawyer 2014 Leadership in Law; Chambers USA 2009-2020, 2025(Labor and Employment-Indiana); Best Lawyers 2013 Indiana Labor and Employment Law Lawyer of the Year; Best Lawyers 2013 Indianapolis Employment Law-Management Lawyer of the Year; The Best Lawyers in America 2003-2026; Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers 2016; Indiana Super Lawyers 2004-2023; AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Volunteer of the Year Award (Indiana Chamber of Commerce) 2008; Indiana Law Review (articles editor); Moot Court Society (chief barrister); Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow; Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Life Fellow
Appearances / Publications
On Topic Video - Arbitrating Wage-Related Disputes
On Topic Video - The Links Between Familiarity and Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Where Do We Go From Here?
Co-author: Indiana Chamber of Commerce Model Employee Policies for Indiana Employers, seventh edition, 2016
Speaker and Related Publications: National SHRM Convention; Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum; Indiana State Bar Association; Indianapolis Bar Association; WFYI; Indiana University School of Law; Indiana Chamber of Commerce; Indiana Manufacturers Association; Indiana Bankers Association; Society of Human Resource Managers; Central, Southern, Eastern, and Northern Indiana Human Resource Associations; Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies; National Association of Temporary Services; Bank Administration Institute; United Way of Central Indiana; and numerous other trade and professional group presentations and corporate in-house presentations and training programs for a variety of large and midsized companies around the country.
David's approach to employment cases
David Swider is a partner at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, representing employers throughout the country in labor and employment law matters, including labor and employment law litigation, employment discrimination, NLRB practice and procedure, grievance resolution and arbitration, affirmative action, collective bargaining, wage and hour, and union avoidance. Dave chairs the firm’s Labor and…
Clients David works with
David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and immigration matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where David studied and practices
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis J.D. magna cum laude Indiana Law Review
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Indiana University B.S. Accounting and Finance Indiana University B.S. magna cum laude
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David studied at — in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis J.D. magna cum laude Indiana Law Review and — in Indiana University B.S. Accounting and Finance Indiana University B.S. magna cum laude.
Law school and academic background
David completed — in Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis J.D. magna cum laude Indiana Law Review and — in Indiana University B.S. Accounting and Finance Indiana University B.S. magna cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
David's legal honors and published work
David has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
David's professional memberships and bar associations
Admitted to practice before all federal and state courts in Indiana and the Central District of Illinois the Supreme Court of the United States and the United States Seventh and D
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Board Member: Actors Theatre of Indiana CenterPoint Counseling
Executive Committee, secretary/treasurer) Truth@Work Second Presbyterian Church of Indianapolis (Personnel Committee and elder) Indiana Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Committee (chair · membership
Locations
David L. Swider's office in Indianapolis
David's primary office is at 111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700, Indianapolis, IN, 46204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
111 Monument Circle, Suite 2700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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How to hire David L. Swider — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for David
David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about David L. Swider
How much does it cost to hire David for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does David offer a free consultation?
David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can David take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?
David is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — David will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with David?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is David accepting new employment clients right now?
David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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