Labor and employment law litigator and counselor Rick Winegardner represents a broad range of employers across the country in every phase of the employment relationship. He delivers a combination of in-depth knowledge of the law and practical solutions to achieve his clients’ business goals.
An experienced trial lawyer who defends employers of all sizes in a range of industries, including defense, food, and trucking companies, against unsubstantiated accusations, Rick’s litigation practice takes him to courts throughout the U.S. He litigates a wide range of employment matters, including discrimination and harassment; Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); breach of contract; golden parachute agreements; wage and hour laws (exemptions, overtime, commissions, etc.); wrongful termination; and employee privacy. He prosecutes and defends unfair competition claims, including the misappropriation of trade secrets, employee raiding, computer sabotage, and client solicitation.
Credentials
Education
- Ball State University, B.S., 1989, summa cum laude
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1992
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- Indiana Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas