Laurie E. Martin

Partner

Laurie Martin is a partner with Hoover Hull Turner LLP practicing in the areas of business counseling, risk management, complex litigation, and employment advice and litigation. She represents employers, healthcare providers, businesses of all sizes, and individuals in disputes involving significant operational, financial, and reputational risk. Her practice includes defending employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, restrictive covenant, and trade secret matters, as well as representing clients in ERISA, healthcare, and broader business litigation.

Laurie approaches each matter with disciplined preparation, strategic perspective, and practical execution. With experience spanning federal and state trial and appellate litigation, her goal is to position clients for success in court while creating leverage for efficient resolution when appropriate. She also advises employers on day-to-day operational and compliance matters, including conducting sensitive internal complaint investigations, to help clients address issues early and reduce the risk of escalating disputes.

Clients value Laurie’s clear judgment, responsiveness, and ability to navigate sensitive and high-stakes matters with both precision and practicality. In disputes that can significantly impact operations, finances, and reputation, she helps clients manage risk and pursue solutions aligned with their broader business objectives.

When not litigating, Laurie enjoys travel, wine, baking, and spending time with her daughters.

Awards & Recognition

AV Preeminent^®, Martindale-Hubbell
Indiana Super Lawyers^®, 2019–2025
Indiana Rising Stars^®, 2010, 2014–2018

Experience

Though all cases vary and none is predictive, Laurie’s experience includes:

Employment Litigation

Defending employers against claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and related employment matters before the EEOC, state and local agencies, and in federal court.
Defending an employer and management company in district court and subsequent Seventh Circuit appeal affirming summary judgment and jury trial verdicts on hostile work environment and joint employment claims that the EEOC brought on behalf of 52 claimants.
Defending a judgment on appeal in favor of an employer on race discrimination claims brought under Title VII and Section 1981.
Defending companies facing interference and retaliation claims under the FMLA and ERISA.
Defending claims of defamation, blacklisting, and wrongful discharge.
Negotiating resolutions of employment disputes through mediation and settlement conferences.
Defending employers against claims under the Indiana Wage Claim Act, Indiana Wage Payment Act.
Representing employers in restrictive covenant, confidentiality, and trade secret disputes, including proceedings seeking temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions.

Employment Counseling and Compliance

Advising employers on hiring, discipline, termination, workplace investigations, and compliance matters.
Reviewing and updating employee handbooks, workplace policies, and record retention policies.
Conducting employee training on EEO, anti-harassment, timekeeping, evaluation, and discipline practices.
Drafting and advising on employment agreements, separation agreements, executive compensation agreements, and restrictive covenant agreements.
Advising employers on ADA accommodations, FMLA compliance, wage and hour requirements, and HIPAA compliance.
Serving as an expert witness regarding HIPAA in relation to medical record releases.

ERISA Litigation

Representing individuals and plan participants in ERISA administrative proceedings and federal litigation involving pension and employee benefit claims.
Representing a retiree in a pension benefits dispute.
Defending ESOP fiduciaries against breach of fiduciary duty claims.
Representing group health and welfare plans in benefits litigation.

Healthcare Litigation

Defending a judgment on appeal in favor of healthcare providers against a physician’s constitutional and occupational liberty claims.
Defending a physician in a medical malpractice jury trial.
Defending healthcare providers against negligent hiring, vicarious liability, and invasion of privacy claims relating to a medical record breach.
Defending challenges involving the Indiana Medical Malpractice Act, including to the damages cap and qualified provider status challenges.

Business Litigation

Defending businesses in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and related business tort claims.
Representing a bank in commercial foreclosure proceedings, sheriff’s sale matters, and fraudulent transfer litigation.

Credentials

Education

J.D., summa cum laude, Indiana University McKinney School of Law
- Editor in Chief, Indiana Law Review
- Order of the Barristers
- Chancellor’s Scholar
B.A., Journalism, magna cum laude, Butler University
- Editor in Chief, The Collegian
- Journalism Departmental Honors

Admissions

State of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Professional & Community Involvement

American Bar Association, Section of Litigation Privacy and Data Security Committee; Section of Labor and Employment Law
Indianapolis Bar Association (IndyBar), member
- Labor and Employment Section, Executive Committee member and past chair
- Bar Leader Series, Class VIII
- Past IndyBar Bar Review faculty
Indiana State Bar Association, member
Little Red Door Cancer Agency Board of Directors
Sagamore American Inn of Court, Alumna
Seventh Circuit Bar Association, member
Past judicial intern to the Honorable Larry J. McKinney, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

News & Insights

Presenter and Author, “Conducting Employee Internal Investigations: Interviewing Witnesses and Obtaining Evidence: Advanced Issues and Answers” & “Advanced Tactics for Handling Complex Complaints and Drafting Investigative Reports,” NBI, January 26, 2026.
Presenter and Author, “Top 60 Business Formation & Development Mistakes Attorneys Make: 5 Employment Law Issues,” NBI, January 13, 2026.
Presenter and Author, “Indiana Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know – Successful Hiring and Recruiting,” NBI, November 17, 2025.
Presenter, “Annual Indiana Law Survey: Employment Law,” September 26, 2025.
Presenter and Author, “Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Claims & Wage and Hour Law: Best Practices and Current Developments,” NBI, August 5, 2025.
Presenter and Author, “Medical Records Requests and HIPAA Insights,” NBI, March 20, 2025.
Presenter and Author, “Indiana Human Resources Law 2024: Leave and Accommodation Considerations in 2024” and “Investigating Employee Complaints: 2024 Guide,” NBI, May 13, 2024.
Presenter and Author, “Indiana Government Law: Handling Employment Law Issues,” NBI, June 22, 2023.
Presenter and Author, “Mini Law School for Indiana HR Professionals: Successful Hiring and Recruitment Steps” and “Employee Handbooks and Policies in the 21st Century,” NBI, April 27, 2023.
Panelist, “Best Practices in Record Keeping,” Indianapolis Bar Association, April 23, 2023.
Presenter and Author, “Indiana Employment Law 2022: Discrimination/Harassment; ADA Accommodations,” NBI, December 15, 2022.
Panelist, “Adding Insult to Traumatic Brain Injury: ‘Race Norming’ and the NFL Concussion Lawsuit,” Indianapolis Bar Association, November 28, 2022.
Presenter and Author, “Advising New Businesses in Indiana: Employment Law Basics for the Non Specialist,” NBI, September 22, 2022.
Presenter, “Recognizing Common Friction Points for Business Owners,” In House Client Presentation, September 16, 2022.
Presenter and Author, “Indiana Human Resources Law Boot Camp: Using Handbooks to Protect Against Legal Liabilities, HIPAA Best Practices for HR, and Hiring & Firing: Legal Dos and Don’ts,” NBI, April 12, 2022.
Presenter and Author, “Employment Law Advanced Issues and Answers: Deciphering FMLA, ADA and Workers’ Compensation Issues,” NBI, December 1, 2021.
Presenter and Author, “Business Law: Reviewing Top Issues in Employment Law,” NBI, October 22, 2021.
Presenter, “Hot Topics in HR/Employment Law,” Proactive Medical Review Consulting, September 2021.
Presenter and Author, “Indiana Employment Law and HR Update 2021: Top Reasonable Accommodation Mistakes HR Pros Make,” NBI, November 17, 2020.
Author, “A HIPAA Privacy Primer for Health Related Employment Claims,” ABA Section of Litigation Employment and Labor Relations Law Newsletter, Fall 2011.
Author, “Long Term Care Providers Must Not Adopt Residents’ Racial Preferences,” Indiana Health Care Association Newsletter, September 2011.
Author, “Child Abuse Witness Protections Confront Crawford v. Washington,” 39 Indiana Law Review 113, 2005.