Kimberly D. Jeselskis

Kimberly D. Jeselskis, a distinguished attorney at Jeselskis Brinkerhoff and Joseph, LLC, in Indianapolis, Indiana, focuses on employment and labor law. Her practice encompasses a broad spectrum of legal matters, representing both individuals and employers. She adeptly handles cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, whistleblower claims, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wage and overtime disputes, wrongful termination, and disability benefits, both short-term and long-term.

In addition to litigation, Ms. Jeselskis provides counsel on severance agreements, executive contracts and restrictive covenants, including noncompete, nonsolicitation, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements. Her comprehensive approach covers all facets of the employment relationship, from hiring through termination and post-employment concerns. As a registered civil mediator, she also facilitates the resolution of employment-related conflicts.

Ms. Jeselskis is adept at representing clients in both federal and state courts, as well as before various governmental bodies and tribunals, such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC), the State Employees’ Appeals Commission (SEAC), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Indiana Wage and Hour Division.

Before establishing Jeselskis Brinkerhoff and Joseph, LLC, Ms. Jeselskis practiced law at a firm in downtown Oakland and operated her own firm for seven years. Her legal journey began in Arizona after graduating from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000 and she was licensed in Indiana in 2002, where she has continued to focus on employment and labor law. She is also admitted to practice in several jurisdictions, including: 

• The U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, 

• The U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona

• The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 7th and 9th Circuits

• The United States Supreme Court

Ms. Jeselskis’ professional affiliations are extensive, including membership in the Indiana State Bar Association, the Indianapolis Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Indiana Affiliate of the National Employment Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association. Her excellence in the legal field is recognized by her inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America from 2016 to 2023, her status as an Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished Fellow in 2018 and Client Champion Silver Distinction through Martindale-Hubbell.