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Michelle Floyd, Employment Attorney in Fort Wayne, Indiana

focused on Employment and Litigation

Krieg DeVault LLP

Fort Wayne, IN

Trusted employment attorney serving Fort Wayne.

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Michelle Floyd is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Krieg DeVault LLP.

Based in
Fort Wayne, INDIANA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Fort Wayne, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Michelle Floyd: Michelle Floyd is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Krieg DeVault LLP.

Areas of practice

Michelle's practice areas in Fort Wayne

Michelle concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michelle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Michelle 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Michelle 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 Michelle agrees to represent you.

Biography

Michelle Floyd, employment attorney serving Fort Wayne

Michelle Floyd is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Currently practicing at Krieg DeVault LLP. Michelle works from Fort Wayne, Indiana and takes on employment matters across the region.

Michelle Floyd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Michelle, who practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Michelle handles employment matters

Michelle Floyd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michelle, who practices law in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic…

The kind of cases Michelle takes

Michelle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Fort Wayne and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Michelle studied and practices

  • Valparaiso University

    J.D. · 2010

Michelle studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University.

Law school and academic background

Michelle completed J.D. in Valparaiso University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michelle runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Michelle's legal honors and published work

Michelle has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026).

Locations

Michelle Floyd's office in Fort Wayne

Michelle's primary office is at 505 E Washington Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46802. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Krieg DeVault LLP

505 E Washington Boulevard

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802

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Hiring guide

How to hire Michelle Floyd — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michelle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Michelle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle'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; Michelle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Fort Wayne, 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 Michelle

Michelle 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. Michelle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Michelle'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 Michelle Floyd

  • How much does it cost to hire Michelle for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michelle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Michelle offer a free consultation?

    Michelle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michelle's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Michelle'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. Michelle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Michelle take my case if I'm outside Fort Wayne?

    Michelle 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 — Michelle 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 Michelle?

    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. Michelle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Michelle accepting new employment clients right now?

    Michelle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and Carmel in Indiana

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