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Peter T. Tschanz, Employment Attorney in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN

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Peter T. Tschanz is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Employment.

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  • Handles Employment matters from Indianapolis, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Peter T. Tschanz: Peter T. Tschanz is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Peter takes on

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

Employment cases in Indianapolis, Indiana

Peter 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 Peter agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Peter T. Tschanz — employment lawyer in Indianapolis

Peter T. Tschanz is an attorney based in Indianapolis, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Employment.

Peter is a member of the Firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, where he represents management interests in virtually all aspects of the employment relationship. Peter counsels employers with respect to the hiring process, discipline and separation of employees and, when necessary, provides legal representation in connection with litigated disputes. He is experienced in counseling employers in matters related to, among other things, non-competition agreements, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, and state and federal wage/hour laws.

He is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois, the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, and the Eastern District of Wisconsin.Peter also has represented clients in numerous other jurisdictions including: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.

How Peter handles employment matters

Peter is a member of the Firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, where he represents management interests in virtually all aspects of the employment relationship. Peter counsels employers with respect to the hiring process, discipline and separation of employees and, when necessary, provides legal representation in connection with litigated disputes. He is experienced in counseling employers…

Who Peter represents

Peter reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Indianapolis and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Indiana University Bloomington

    J.D. · 2010

  • Loyola University Chicago

    B.A. Communication · 2006

Jurisdictions

Peter's state bar admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana, In

    ACTIVE

Peter studied at J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington and B.A. Communication in Loyola University Chicago.

Law school and academic background

Peter completed J.D. in Indiana University Bloomington and B.A. Communication in Loyola University Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Peter runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Peter has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Moot Court Board Associate Justice, 2009-2010

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mitzi H. Martin Moot Court Award for Top oral advocate for the opening rounds of the Intramural Moot Court Competition

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Order of the Barristers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Employment Law - Management, 2019

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Moot Court Board Associate Justice, 2009-2010 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mitzi H. Martin Moot Court Award for Top oral advocate for the opening rounds of the Intramural Moot Court Competition (2026).

Locations

Peter T. Tschanz's office in Indianapolis

Peter's primary office is at 111 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

111 Monument Circle

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

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Hiring guide

How to hire Peter T. Tschanz — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Peter charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peter'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; Peter 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 Peter

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

Payment methods and payment plans

Peter'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 Peter T. Tschanz

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

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

  • Does Peter offer a free consultation?

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

  • Can Peter take my case if I'm outside Indianapolis?

    Peter 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 — Peter 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 Peter?

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

  • Is Peter accepting new employment clients right now?

    Peter'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 Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Carmel in Indiana

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