Michael S. Huntine

Attorney

Michael S. Huntine is an Indianapolis attorney whose practice focuses on workers' compensation defense, insurance defense, labor and employment law, and civil litigation. He was admitted to practice law in Indiana in 1987, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

Mr. Huntine earned his B.S. in Business and Economics from Indiana University-Fort Wayne in 1984 and his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1987. During law school, he served as Vice President of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society from 1985 to 1986.

He joined the firm as a partner in 1998, focusing on the defense of workers' compensation cases. His practice also encompasses premises liability, construction accident defense, business litigation, and mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Mr. Huntine has served two terms as President of the Workers' Compensation Section of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. He is also involved with the Indiana Workers' Compensation Institute, Defense Research Institute (DRI), and Indianapolis Law Club.

Throughout his career, Mr. Huntine has presented at numerous seminars and educational programs addressing developments in Indiana workers' compensation law, medical causation, Medicare-related treatment issues, and medical provider fee claims. He has also authored publications addressing workplace fatalities and disputed permanent total disability claims.

Mr. Huntine has earned an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating and a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for Insurance Defense and Workers' Compensation.

Mike is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys biking, gardening, and outdoor activities with his family.

Practice Areas:

Bar Admissions:

  • Indiana, 1987
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1987
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1987

Education:

  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 1987
  • Indiana University-Fort Wayne, B.S., Business and Economics, 1984
  • Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Society, Vice President, 1985-1986

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, Past President (Two Terms), Workers' Compensation Section
  • Indiana Workers' Compensation Institute
  • Defense Research Institute (DRI)
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Indianapolis Law Club

Selected Publications and Presentations:

  • Fatalities in the Workplace, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, Advanced Workers' Compensation: The Masters Series, March 7, 2014
  • Negotiation Strategies in Disputed Permanent Total Disability Claims (with Claimant Medicare Eligible), Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, November 11, 2011
  • Workers' Compensation in Indiana, Lorman Education Services, 1998
  • Workers' Compensation Update, Council on Education and Management, 1998
  • Frequent Presenter, Indiana Self-Insurers Association
  • Seminar Presentations Addressing Developments in Indiana Workers' Compensation Law, Medical Causation, Medicare-Related Treatment Issues, and Medical Provider Fee Claims

Honors and Awards:

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell 5.0 Peer Rating
  • Listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Insurance Defense and Workers' Compensation

Certifications:

  • Certified Civil Mediator
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