Derek Molter is an appellate litigator who has handled a multitude of appeals in state and federal courts throughout the United States. Those appeals have involved a wide variety of issues, including contract and employment disputes, tort claims, constitutional and statutory interpretation and regulatory matters. He is active in the appellate bar—including as the Treasurer for the Indiana State Bar Association's Appellate Practice Section—and has been engaged to address industry-wide concerns on appeal through amicus curiae briefs. Clients appreciate his candid assessment of cases, thorough preparation, clear and succinct writing style and creativity with everything from pricing services to developing winning arguments.
Derek is also skilled in working with litigation teams to preserve issues and best position cases in the event of an appeal. This sometimes includes an analysis of the esoteric aspects of appellate procedure, such as the availability of extraordinary writs. Apart from an appellate focus, Derek has a balanced civil practice in state and federal trial courts. His clients have included plaintiffs and defendants; individuals and businesses; government entities and clients pursuing claims against, or defending claims by, government entities. He has also represented courts confronting separation-of-powers, federalism and other issues.
Prior to joining Ice Miller, Derek was an attorney in Washington, D.C. at an Am Law 100 firm. He was also a law clerk for the Honorable Theresa Springmann with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.