Jason T. Clagg, Education Attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana
focused on Education, Employment, and Litigation
Fort Wayne, IN
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Jason T. Clagg is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Litigation.
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- Fort Wayne, INDIANA
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- attorney
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- Education · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Education, Employment, and Litigation matters from Fort Wayne, INDIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026).
About Jason T. Clagg: Jason T. Clagg is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jason T. Clagg
Jason concentrates on education, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jason handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Education
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Litigation
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Education cases in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jason takes education matters in Fort Wayne, 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 Jason agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jason takes employment matters in Fort Wayne, 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 Jason agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Jason takes litigation matters in Fort Wayne, 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 Jason agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jason T. Clagg — Attorney of Indiana education experience
Jason T. Clagg is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Education, Employment, and Litigation.
Jason Clagg is a labor and employment lawyer who also serves as vice chair of the firm's Higher Education group. Jason is personally dedicated to providing his clients with prompt attention and clear, definitive guidance.
With a practice focused exclusively on management interests, Jason routinely represents employers in state and federal court, before administrative agencies such as the Department of Labor (DOL), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and in labor arbitrations. Jason has effectively represented management in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) wage and hour disputes, unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and claims of harassment, discrimination and wrongful discharge.
Moreover, Jason helps employers draft, defend and contest non-compete agreements and address the misappropriation of trade secrets in numerous states. In addition to contested matters, he devotes much of his practice to daily client counseling, drafting employment agreements and training personnel on a variety of topics.
Jason also practices in the specialized area of education law, with a focus on employment and student disability matters. He has represented both public and private schools, from the elementary to the collegiate level, in numerous courts and administrative settings, including before the Office of Civil Rights, the Department of Education and in due process hearings. Jason has experience with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Indiana’s Article 7. He regularly trains and advises schools on these laws as well.
Jason is appreciated for his consistent ability to help clients through often stressful and potentially expensive personnel problems. Committed to exceeding expectations and to coming in at or under budget, Jason’s persistent, creative and persuasive defense strategies are grounded in practical, workable solutions.
Jason's approach to education cases
Jason Clagg is a labor and employment lawyer who also serves as vice chair of the firm's Higher Education group. Jason is personally dedicated to providing his clients with prompt attention and clear, definitive guidance. With a practice focused exclusively on management interests, Jason routinely represents employers in state and federal court, before administrative agencies such as the…
The kind of cases Jason takes
Jason reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education, employment, and litigation matters in Fort Wayne and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Jason T. Clagg's legal education and bar admissions
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
J.D. · 2003
Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus
B.S.
Indiana University Bloomington
J.D.
Jurisdictions
Jason's state bar admissions
Ohio, Ohio State Bar
ACTIVE
Indiana, Indiana Sta
ACTIVE
Jason studied at J.D. in Indiana University Maurer School of Law, B.S. in Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus, and J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington.
Law school and academic background
Jason completed J.D. in Indiana University Maurer School of Law, B.S. in Indiana University - Purdue University Columbus, and J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jason runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jason T. Clagg
Jason has received 9 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s, Forty Under 40, 2015
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fort Wayne Monthly, Top Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2012-2017
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 2018-2019
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s, Forty Under 40, 2015 (2026).
Locations
Jason T. Clagg's office in Fort Wayne
Jason's primary office is at 888 South Harrison Street, Suite 600, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Jason T. Clagg — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jason usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jason charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason'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; Jason will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a education attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many education 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 Jason
Jason discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every education 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. Jason confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jason's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jason T. Clagg
How much does it cost to hire Jason for a education case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jason walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jason offer a free consultation?
Jason charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Jason's current terms during booking.
How long do education cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple education 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. Jason gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jason take my case if I'm outside Fort Wayne?
Jason 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 — Jason 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 Jason?
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. Jason will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jason accepting new education clients right now?
Jason'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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