"Concepts of justice must have hands and feet to carry out justice in every case in the shortest possible time and the lowest possible cost. This is the challenge to every lawyer and judge in America." - Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren E. Burger
Practice Area Overview
As advocates for individuals, Betz & Associates' attorneys focus on employment law. Individuals whose rights have been violated and are seeking legal representation will appreciate Betz & Associates' experience, approach, and integrity. Founder Kevin Betz has worked for more than 15 years as a litigator. He knows well this competitive arena. Our firm is engaged to represent individuals in employment law cases covering a gamut of issues, including wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, employment discrimination (such as age and race, as well as sexual harassment), employment contracts, whistleblower litigation, covenants not to compete, and employment/severance agreements.
Betz & Associates also practices in the following areas, many of which are closely associated with the field of employment law:
As a firm focusing on employment law, Betz & Associates is well schooled in the administrative process of professional licensing issues. Our firm will represent individuals who work in the more than 20 trades subject to regulation by Indiana's state licensing boards, such as physicians, nurses, accountants, teachers, and attorneys.
Betz & Associates believes that in many ways, the purpose of state and federal constitutions is to restrain these governmental jurisdictions from acting unfairly against individuals. Betz & Associates represents clients with claims of violation of civil rights that occur in the workplace.
Appeals are a natural part of the legal process and a distinct area of focus of Betz & Associates. Because of Kevin Betz's background in appellate law and his authorship of law reviews concerning the voting and disposition of Indiana Supreme Court cases, he is frequently asked to assist other law firms in pursuing appeals. He also worked for two years at the Indiana Supreme Court. If the need arises and engaged to do so, all Betz clients receive the benefit of the firm's appellate law skills.
Business and commercial law is often closely related to the field of employment law. Our business and commercial law practice largely involves contract disputes and shareholder litigation, as well as other business disputes.
As part of our complement of legal services in employment law, Betz & Associates offers representation in class action suits. Most recently, our firm has been involved in an ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) class action as well as a wage and hour dispute class action.
Kevin Betz's previous experience as Chief Counsel for the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) makes him uniquely qualified to represent individuals who have experienced environmental contamination of their property by another party. Additionally, Betz & Associates provides legal counsel to corporations such as Verizon Wireless, giving guidance and opinions on property acquisition in light of environmental contamination risks and assessing liability potential.
If you believe your rights have been violated or you require legal representation in an administrative law matter and would like a consultation to review your dispute, please contact Betz & Associates at (317) 687-2222 or litigation@betzadvocates.com.