Ann Stewart advises employers and insurers on Indiana's Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease Act requirements, Board filing requirements, and changes that may impact worker’s compensation claim administration. She is an experienced litigator who represents employers in Indiana worker’s compensation and occupational disease (including asbestosis and respiratory) claims, as well as the related appellate proceedings. Ann has successfully resolved complex disputes through mediation and settlement negotiation.
An important focus of Ann’s practice centers on providing advice to employers and insurers about initial claim decisions, investigations, and ongoing claim management. She regularly provides training to clients to assist those new to Indiana worker’s compensation. In addition to educating clients about the legal filing requirements and statutory changes, Ann provides advice on the Medicare Secondary Payer Act regulations and employment issues raised by work injuries and occupational disease claims.
- Ohio University (B.A., 1985)
- Psychology
- Capital University Law School (J.D., 1988)
- Indiana
- Ohio
- Member, Labor Law Section, Indiana State Bar Association
- Member, Indiana Worker's Compensation Institute
- Member, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
- Member, Indiana Self-Insurers Assoc., Inc.
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Women in Law Division
- Best Lawyers®, “Lawyers of the Year,” Workers' Compensation Law - Employers, 2022
- Best Lawyers®, Workers' Compensation Law - Employers, 2021-2026
- Pro bono work with the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society, National Immigration Justice Center, and Marion County Prosecutor’s Office
- Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
- Habitat For Humanity


