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John Mario Acosta Jr.
10.0
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Free ConsultationValparaiso, IN Lawyer with 7 years of experience
DUI, Divorce, Family and Immigration
Valparaiso University School of Law
John M. Acosta Jr. was born and raised in Southern California. In July 1996, he enlisted in the United States Army. He served as a Military Police Officer for almost two years, with his remaining three years as a Military Police K-9 Officer, at various military installations and was honorably discharged. In 2001, he pursued a career in law enforcement. He spent almost twelve years with various Police and Sheriff’s Offices throughout the State of Georgia. During that time, he worked as a patrol officer and was eventually promoted to the rank of Sergeant. As a U.S. Army Military Police...
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Thomas Higgins
10.0
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Free ConsultationValparaiso, IN Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning, Insurance Claims and Insurance Defense
The John Marshall Law School
I am a Registered Civil Mediator and civil litigation trial attorney licensed in Illinois and Indiana with first chair jury trial experience as in-house counsel to three major insurance carriers. For over 29 years, I have served as the attorney or managing attorney for hundreds of insurance defense cases, which often involve personal injury, auto/trucking accidents, premises liability (dog bites, slips & falls, etc.),and construction. I am known for ethically and aggressively representing clients, as well as a proven and excellent communicator highly skilled in negotiating, conflict resolution, and client relationship development. You will find I am able to...
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Andrew L. Bennett
10.0
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Free ConsultationValparaiso, IN Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am an experienced criminal trial attorney, with over 22 years practicing law, including felony trials for Reckless Homicide. The majority of those years were spent as a deputy prosecuting attorney where I concentrated on OWI cases including OWI Causing Death cases.
In my capacity as a deputy prosecuting attorney I would routinely go to crash scenes at all hours of the day or night. Many times throughout the year I would conduct training for law enforcement officers. This has provided me with a keen insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
This passion to do my best and put...
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Betsy Walits
Valparaiso, IN Attorney
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
State University of New York - Buffalo
Betsy taught Business Law, Employment Law, Human Resources, Hospitality and related courses for 6 years at Purdue. Formerly, she was a tenured faculty member at Niagara University, in Niagara Falls NY, and received her Law Degree at SUNY Buffalo while teaching there. Betsy has been an Indiana Attorney since 2006, and is the former Executive Director of the Lake County Bar Association, and among other things was in charge of their referral network. Betsy has conducted academic research and has been a featured speaker all across North America speaking on legal and nonlegal subjects.
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Natalie S. Williams
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 6 years of experience
(219) 300-6296
Ext. 105
2803 Boilermaker Ct.
Suite 2E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Valparaiso University School of Law
Originally from a small town in eastern NC; I attended NCCU located in Durham, NC to be exposed to the diverse culture and gain a sense of unwavering pride of my African heritage. I received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
I began my career as a dispatcher for the NCCU PD. I remained faithful despite the 12 hour rotating swing shifts I until I was recruited as a sworn law enforcement officer with the NC Dept. of Public Safety as a Probation/Parole officer. After over 11 years of service, I realized that I was walking adjacent...
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Jeffrey Wrage
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 28 years of experience
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Valparaiso University School of Law
Jeffrey S. Wrage, Attorney/Partner, devotes 100% of his practice to litigation. As a plaintiffs’ advocate, Mr. Wrage represents individuals and families in state and federal courts in all types of personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, complex civil litigation, and employment litigation.
With more than 35 civil jury trials to his credit, Jeff’s trial experience includes motor vehicle and semi-truck cases, medical malpractice, slip and fall, premises liability, insurance, and employment cases. His civil trial experience includes numerous multi-million dollar results. Mr. Wrage’s previous experience defending these types of cases serves him well in counseling his clients regarding what...
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Jeffrey JJ Shaw
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Let's face it. We've been doing this a long time. And we love what we do. The lawyers of Shaw Law Offices -- the Indiana Slip and Fall Attorneys. See us at "slipandfall.com." That's right, we own the cause of action in our website. That's how much we love what we do. Like Muhammad Ali the boxer famously said, "It's Not Bragging if You Can Back it Up." And with age and experience comes a little bit of "know-how." So, here's 5 things we do to help you in the often-confusing path of a personal injury lawsuit: 1. We Visit the Site...
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Brian Custy
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Valparaiso University School of Law
Brian was accepted to and attended the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2016. The Trial Lawyers College was established by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence to train attorneys who represent the interests of people and not insurance companies, the government or large corporations.
Brian has handled federal and state court cases involving: commercial, rental, and employment contracts; trade secrets; torts including wrongful death, product liability, serious personal injury and malpractice; consumer fraud; federal criminal defense; class actions; employment discrimination; business disputes; construction disputes; fraudulent conveyances; judgment collection; and appeals of such matters including presentation of oral argument to appellate...
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Nicholas C. Catsadimas
Valparaiso, IN Attorney
Free ConsultationValparaiso University School of Law
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Eric Blankenship
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 20 years of experience
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Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
I am Attorney Eric Blankenship of Blankenship Law, LLC and Indiana is my home. For over 19 years I have served as a representative and counsel for Hoosiers who face life changing legal matters. In my experience, I have come to understand just how much zealousness is necessary for success in criminal defense and family law cases.
Whether my clients need aggressive representation in a divorce trial, or someone to help defend their rights when facing a criminal charge, I work hard to make sure their voices are heard. I also offer resources to individuals who are suffering with a personal...
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Anna Christodoulakis
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 11 years of experience
(219) 776-2662
15 North Franklin Street
Suite 280
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
DePaul College of Law
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Cole Galloway
10.0
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Free ConsultationValparaiso, IN Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Criminal and DUI
Valparaiso University
My name is Cole Galloway and I practice law in Northwest Indiana. I represent clients on criminal defense cases that involve operating while intoxicated offenses, drug crimes, theft crimes, and many more types of criminal offenses. I can assist you in your criminal case and make sure your rights are not violated.
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Isaac Isaiah Carr
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 7 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Valparaiso University and Valparaiso University School of Law
Isaac Carr graduated from Valparaiso University Law School summa cum laude with his Juris Doctorate as well as the AACSB-accredited Valparaiso University School of Business with his Masters in Business Administration. Areas of focus include business formation and strategy, contract writing, corporate finance, and various other aspects of the business world.
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Mr. Christopher Allen Buckley
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, DUI, Divorce and Real Estate
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Brian L. Bennett Esq.
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal, Divorce and Education
Valparaiso University School of Law
Please visit our law firm's website at www.Bennett-Legal.com for more details. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to earn your trust AND your business.
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Lea Shelemey
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 20 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
Lea P. Shelemey is a solo practitioner in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She received her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso Indiana School of Law in 2001, with a concentration in Alternate Dispute Resolution. She received her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) from Valparaiso University, magna cum laude, in 1998 with majors in both philosophy and psychology. Attorney Shelemey is a registered Mediator, a Collaborative Law Attorney, and a Guardian ad litem. Her subsequent training and education included mediation training for domestic relations cases in 2002 and civil cases in 2004. Additionally she received guardian...
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Karen Kekelik
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 4 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Valparaiso University School of Law
Michigan native practicing in Indiana, focusing on Worker's Compensation, Wills, Trusts, Estates, and Small Claims. Member of the Women's Lawyer's Association and Lake County Bar Association.
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Kenneth Allen
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Practice Areas
Serious Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Crash cases, and Work Related Injuries
Education
Valparaiso University with a B.A. in English
Studied at Cambridge (England) where he was a member of the Cambridge University Boxing Team (C.U.A.B.C.)
Indiana University - Bloomington, where he was a Stephenson Fellow and received his J.D., cum laude (with honors).
Experience
Mr. Allen is a principal in the law firm of Kenneth J. Allen & Associates, P.C. The firm limits its practice to the representation of plaintiffs in serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation and maintains five offices in Indiana and Illinois.
He has been appointed as Class Counsel in several...
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Fred Grady
Valparaiso, IN Attorney
(219) 462-2460
Harris Bank Building, Suite One
750 S. Washington Street
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Business, Criminal, Insurance Claims and Nursing Home
Fred Grady was raised in Valparaiso, and is a graduate of Indiana University School of Business, with a degree in finance, and of Valparaiso University School of Law. Fred gained valuable litigation and trial experience as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, as lead counsel on numerous jury trials involving a wide variety of Federal criminal violations and civil actions. During his tenure at the United States Attorney's Office, Fred was assigned to work with the Special Grand Jury on white collar crime and political corruption with the Chicago Strike Force investigations. Fred has also...
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Ruth Norris
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am a family law attorney who has been where you are...in need of a good family law attorney that understands not only the law, but the emotional side of the case as well. I work hard to resolve cases outside of the courtroom whenever possible. However, if we can't resolve it, I will be prepared to handle your case in a professional manner.
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Michael Miller
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, Legal Malpractice and Real Estate
Valparaiso University School of Law
Michael B. Miller has over 16 years experience in estate planning, probate, trusts, business and real estate law.
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Julia Hayward Biggs
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationMunicipal
USC Law School
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Joanne Eldred
Valparaiso, IN Attorney
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
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Matthew Soliday
Valparaiso, IN Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal and Personal Injury
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Richard P. Busse
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 24 years of experience
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An Attorney With Over 21 Years in Practice
When you choose Richard P. Busse, Attorney at Law, you'll work with an experienced attorney who has honed his legal skills over a career of legal practice. He's built his practice on honesty and trustworthiness in helping people solve their legal problems.
Richard Busse received his JD from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 1998 and was admitted to the State Bar of Indiana in 1999. He is licensed to practice in several area courts.
All state courts in Indiana
Northern District of the Federal Court
Southern District of the Federal Court
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
He...
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Steven Langer
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
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Tina Bengs
Valparaiso, IN Attorney
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Daniel E Timm
Valparaiso, IN Attorney
Business, Employment, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
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Daniel Gioia
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer
Arbitration & Mediation, Health Care, Insurance Claims and Legal Malpractice
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Maen Hassuneh
Hobart, IN Lawyer with 8 years of experience
8081 Randolph St, Ste A
Hobart, IN 46342
Free ConsultationBusiness and Personal Injury
Valparaiso University
Maen’s focus areas revolve around an empathetic approach to understanding his clients and focusing on meeting their goals in the best possible manner. Since Maen is the oldest of seven children, he has learned the necessity of patience and understanding. This allows him to truly relate to each client and provide specified planning to each individual client situation. Because of this, Maen has had the pleasure of working with a wide range of clients from all different backgrounds and understands that everyone has different needs. Maen’s goal is to satisfy every client’s desire in the best and most efficient manner...
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Walter Sandoval
Portage, IN Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Walter F. Sandoval was born in Northwest Indiana and graduated from Portage High School in 1992. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1996.
He obtained his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2002 and successfull passed the Indiana and Illinois bar examinations. Now, he worked at Hilbrich Law Firm.
Hilbrich Law Firm represents those who have been injured by negligent drivers in traffic accidents, by negligent property owners in slip-and-fall cases, by using dangerous or defective consumer items, and anyone injured by negligence in virtually any accident scenario. We handle personal injury cases on...
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Jill Ellen Ritchie
Portage, IN Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Life can throw us a curve ball when we least expect it. I understand that because I’ve lived it. It’s also why I started my own firm, Ritchie Law, P.C. I’m here to provide compassionate expertise during the best and worst of life’s moments. It’s not just what I do; it’s simply who I am. I understand that one of the most important things for you right now is knowing someone has your back and is handling things. That's what I’m here for, so you can focus on the important things in your life like family, work and community. My...
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Anthony Ashford
Chesterton, IN Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Criminal and Insurance Claims
Indiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
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Michael T. Sawyier
Chesterton, IN Attorney with 51 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning, IP and Probate
Attorney Michael T. Sawyier has 40 years of experience in estate planning. A graduate of Harvard University, the University of Chicago Law School and Yale University, he has a combination of broad knowledge, in-depth education and extensive experience that enhances the value of the legal services he provides. He also holds a Master's degree in Taxation from the John Marshall Law School, enabling him to prepare and analyze estate and real estate transactions to minimize tax liability and exposure. Mr. Sawyier concentrates his practice in the areas of asset protection, estate and business planning, business law, and real estate. Michael...
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David Holub
Merrillville, IN Attorney with 41 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
Valparaiso University School of Law
Our firm concentrates in personal injury cases of all types, medical malpractice, and wrongful death litigation. We concentrate our practice in Northwest Indiana.
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Roy Dominguez
Merrillville, IN Attorney with 41 years of experience
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Valparaiso University School of Law
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I was elected Lake County Sheriff in 2002 and I took my oath of office on January 1, 2003. I is the only elected Sheriff of Lake County with a Juris Doctorate and only one of seven nationwide. My experience in law enforcement first as an Indiana State Trooper, Public Defender, and Deputy Prosecutor prepared me well for the challenges and duties of a Sheriff. At the Indiana State Police Academy I was awarded the Donald Flint Award for being first in his class.
My short stint as a steelworker at Inland Steel as an Apprentice Millwright equipped...
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Barry D. Rooth
Merrillville, IN Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Kurt Kazmierczak
Merrillville, IN Attorney with 7 years of experience
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Valparaiso University School of Law
Kurt L. Kazmierczak was born in 1976 in Elkhart, Indiana. After college, he moved to Indianapolis and became a financial advisor. In 2006, he and his family embarked on an adventure and moved to the Denver, Colorado area.
After deciding to leave the financial business and go into the law (and after not striking it rich with his gold panning hobby), the family decided in 2012 to move back to Indiana where he attended Valparaiso University Law. After graduating, he and some friends from law school opened a law firm handling a wide area of law....
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