William “Bill” Haut,
Attorney Serving Muncie & Carmel

Employment Law & Business Attorney in Muncie, Indiana

William “Bill” Haut advises businesses on employment law, contracts, business operations, real estate, environmental matters, and estate planning. He has practiced law in Indiana since 1986 and is admitted to practice in Indiana state court and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.

Business Law

Bill works with businesses on legal matters involving:

  • General counsel
  • Business formation
  • Contracts
  • Supplier and customer relationships
  • Oversight of outside litigation counsel
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business real estate matters

Employment Law

Bill advises employers on workplace and human resource matters, including:

  • Employment policies and practices
  • Employee training
  • Benefit matters
  • Employment contracts
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Severance agreements
  • Workplace investigations
  • Administrative charges

He also advises on Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and other employment laws.

Real Estate & Environmental Matters

Bill handles residential and commercial purchase agreements and reviews Phase I and Phase II environmental audits.

Estate Planning

Bill also assists with wills, trusts, estates, and related estate-planning matters.

Education & Bar Admissions

Bill earned his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law in 1986 and his B.S. in Management from Purdue University in 1983.

He is admitted to practice in:

  • Indiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Community Involvement

Bill has served on the boards of:

  • United Way of Elkhart County
  • YMCA of Elkhart County
  • Literacy Network of Elkhart County
  • Elkhart County Hospice

Frequently Asked Questions

Bill advises employers on workplace policies, employee agreements, benefits, training, investigations, administrative charges, and compliance with state and federal employment laws.

Yes. General counsel work is part of Bill’s practice, including day-to-day legal issues involving contracts, business operations, and business relationships.
Yes. Bill handles contracts, supplier and customer relationships, business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and related business matters.
Yes. Bill handles purchase agreements for both commercial and residential real estate.
His practice includes wills, trusts, estates, and related estate-planning matters.