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Dax Jameson Miller
Evansville, IN Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Florida Coastal School of Law
Mr. Miller prides himself on being on the cutting-edge of any and all developments in bankruptcy law and debt relief. Mr. Miller uses this knowledge to zealously represent ALL of his clients and obtain the most favorable legal result for his clients as possible.
We proudly serve clients from Evansville Indiana, Newburgh Indiana, Mt.Vernon Indiana, New Harmony Indiana, Princeton Indiana, Boonville Indiana, Jasper Indiana, Oakland City Indiana, Petersburg Indiana, Washington Indiana, Santa Claus Indiana, Vincennes Indiana, Loogootee Indiana, Terre Haute Indiana, Vanderburgh County, Posey County, Warrick County, Pike County, Spencer County, Perry County, Dubois County, Gibson County, Daviess...
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John Mario Acosta Jr.
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 8 years of experience
Free ConsultationImmigration
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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Kurt Kazmierczak
Merrillville, IN Attorney with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
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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David Holub
Merrillville, IN Attorney with 42 years of experience
Insurance Claims, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
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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Richard A. Schwartz
New Albany, IN Attorney with 41 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Real Estate and Tax
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Attorney Richard Schwartz focuses his practice primarily on Bankruptcy Law and Debt Reorganization.
Mr. Schwartz has more than 3 decades of experience helping clients find relief from their overwhelming debt. Over the course of his legal career, he has represented the rights and interests of debtors, creditors and trustees in complex bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
Mr. Schwartz has extensive experience dealing with complex consumer and commercial bankruptcy issues, including reorganizations, workouts, negotiations, debtor-creditor relations, and more.
With offices in Louisville, Kentucky, and New Albany, Indiana you can call today to schedule your free consultation
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Andrew L. Bennett
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Valparaiso University School of Law
I am an experienced criminal trial attorney, with over 26 years practicing law, including felony trials for cases such as Reckless Homicide, Leaving the Scene Resulting in Death, Drug Dealing, Fraud, Burglary, and Robbery. The first 16 years of practicing law were spent as a deputy prosecuting attorney where I concentrated on OWI cases including OWI Causing Death cases, I assisted law enforcement with search warrants for such things as blood evidence, black box data, and vehicle and home searches.
In my capacity as a deputy prosecuting attorney I would routinely go to crash scenes at all hours of the day...
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Matthew Boulton
Brownsburg, IN Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Drake University Law School
Matt Boulton’s original plan was to use his law degree in the corporate world. During law school, however, he discovered the joy of representing clients in the courtroom. Assisting individuals and families through some of the most difficult and important issues of their lives is his primary focus. Matt Boulton started his career by gaining experience working in a large plaintiff’s personal injury firm, but his passion for helping others eventually led him to open Boulton Law Group to be able to offer each of his clients the personal attention their case deserves. Matt has been representing injured people...
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Ryan P. Dillon
Franklin, IN Attorney with 16 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Real Estate and White Collar Crime
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Ryan P. Dillon is a lifelong Hoosier and a resident of Johnson County since 2006. He grew up in rural Shelby County, where his family is actively involved in the agricultural community. He and his family currently reside in northern Johnson County. From an early age, Ryan has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America, earning the Eagle Scout Award in 2001. Ryan recently was recognized for twenty years of tenure in the organization, and currently serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster, a council volunteer, and the Vice President of the Firecrafter Alumni Association. Prior to attending law...
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Douglas Garner
Lawrenceburg, IN Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Business
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Doug Garner graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1991 and spent three years as a contract Public Defender in Hamilton County, Ohio. In 1994, he established a private practice in Dearborn County, Indiana and was a Public Defender in the Dearborn County Superior Court from 1994 through 2001.
Since 2001, Doug has continued his private practice focusing on Social Security and criminal defense. He also represents several non-profit organizations, small businesses, and the Dearborn County Solid Waste Management District. Doug was on the Indiana Public Defender Council Board of Directors from 1996 to 2008 and Chairman from 2006...
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Paul G. Stracci
Crown Point, IN Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
Valparaiso University School of Law
Paul Stracci is a uniquely experienced trial attorney who has had remarkable success in the courtroom. He successfully defended his first murder case 10 months out of law school, with the jury returning a not guilty verdict on all counts. Paul is a straight shooter and clients may rely upon his honesty, integrity, and willingness to tell the facts as they are. Paul maintains a strong rapport with his clients as well as with other legal professionals in the area. He is a relationship builder, who has built strong relationships with local officials, lawyers, and government...
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Daniel Vinovich
Highland, IN Attorney
Free ConsultationIndiana University - Indiana University-Bloomington
Mr. Vinovich has been practicing law for over 30 years. He concentrates his practice primarily in medical malpractice, wrongful death and personal injury. He handles cases throughout the state of Indiana.
He is inducted as a Fellow into the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers which is reserved for only 1% of lawyers who exhibit exceptional trial skills and advocacy for their clients.
Mr. Vinovich has extensive experience in jury trials and mediations, having resolved thousands of cases for his clients.
Mr. Vinovich has been very active in legal organizations, having served as President for Indiana State Bar Association and Lake...
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Warren Mathies
Boonville, IN Lawyer
Free ConsultationEnvironmental
Indiana University - Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis
Lifelong resident of Southwest Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University and Indiana University School of Law.
Lead counsel in over 1500 cases with primary focus on Criminal law.
Extensive experience helping small businesses fight against government regulations and fines
Has obtained published opinions at the Indiana Court of Appeals
An FAA licensed pilot and avid hiker.
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Leeann Thornhill
Jeffersonville, IN Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Louisville
Come in for a free bankruptcy consultation with me and see if bankruptcy is right for your specific situation. We thrive on giving our clients the best possible financial relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, as well as help build their financial security in the future.
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Stephen L. Williams
Terre Haute, IN Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Products Liability
Indiana University School of Law
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Burton A. Padove
Highland, IN Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
I have been practicing law for 28 years and am licensed in Indiana and Illinois. I am a people lawyer representing clients and helping them in their day to day legal needs throughout Indiana and Illinois. I also have clients across the country. I am a leading contributor each month to WWW. LAW GURU.COM where over 100,000 people have viewed my answers to various legal questions.
Presently I am assisting a number of victims who have suffered side effects from drug medications such as Avandia, Levaquin and Yaz. Sometimes that means suing the drug manufacturers, other times, the doctor...
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Jerry L. Garner
Rockport, IN Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationWhite Collar Crime
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
My professional philosophy is pretty simple: I do my absolute best to protect my clients’ constitutional and procedural rights. Our Constitution protects EVERYONE - including (and especially) those accused of criminal activity.
I also strive to promptly and frequently communicate with my clients. Communication, after all, is critical to working on a criminal case effectively.
We all deserve “justice” - fairness - in our legal system. Criminal defense attorneys play an essential role in achieving justice for the accused.
As a former (retired) FBI Special Agent, I have spent my entire adult life protecting the rights of others - including...
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Barry D. Rooth
Merrillville, IN Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Alexander I. Passo
Ogden Dunes, IN Attorney
Appeals, Business, Real Estate and Trademarks
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Alexander (Alex) Passo is a trial lawyer that represents clients on a variety of matters with a concentration on: internal business disputes, emergency business litigation, breaches of contract, fraud and professional negligence. Alex has successfully resolved several cases where his clients have recovered over $1,000,000.00.
Alex is a problem solver. Akin to the most notable historical Alexander, he enjoys solving the 21st century’s version of the Gordian knot - complex business disputes. These types of legal controversies often contain a multitude of problems and he employs an analytical approach to solving them - first identifying his clients’ objectives and...
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Maen Hassuneh
Hobart, IN Lawyer with 9 years of experience
8081 Randolph St, Ste A
Hobart, IN 46342
Free ConsultationBusiness
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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Delmar D Weldon III
Lawrenceburg, IN Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
Del Weldon is a Partner at the firm and focuses his practice on Criminal Defense with an emphasis on OWI/DUI Defense, Personal Injury litigation and CHINS Defense. He is an experienced trial attorney, winning verdicts at jury trials and bench trials. He is also a skilled negotiator, securing plea agreements and forcing dismissals in criminal matters, and obtaining settlements in civil matters.
As a Criminal Defense attorney, his experience at the Prosecutor's Office, including trial work and a murder case, is a major strength and provides great value to his clients. With hundreds of cases completed, he is...
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Matthew Michael Cree
Greenwood, IN Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Ohio Northern University
While passing the bar in both Indiana and Texas in the same year, I decided early on to stay true to my roots as a Hoosier and remain close to family in Johnson County, Indiana. For eight-and-a-half years, I practiced with one of the largest law firms in the county where I focused on bankruptcy, consumer rights, foreclosure defense, and general litigation. In 2015, I decided to make the leap and open the Law Office of Matthew M. Cree, where I continue to provide personal, caring service to those facing the most stressful times of their lives.
In my personal life,...
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Richard Mann
Indianapolis , IN Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and Indiana University Maurer School of Law
Mr. Mann has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers SuperLawyers Edition for 2009 through and including 2023. Mr. Mann is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the Family Law Certification Board. Many think this certification applies only to divorce, it also applies to custody, support, orders of protection (commonly called protective orders or peace bonds), visitation matters, adoptions, guardianships, juvenile matters such as paternity, criminal and Children in need of services. Mr. Mann and his firm are proud to have been one of the firms who represented Same-Sex couples who were successful in overturning Indiana's ban on Same-Sex marriage....
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Cedric D'Hue
Lafayette, IN Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Business, IP, Patents and Trademarks
Indiana University School of Law
Cedric D’Hue has been a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 2005. He has drafted, filed and prosecuted patent, trademark and copyright applications to issuance. He has drafted patentability opinions, invalidity and obviousness opinions and freedom to operate opinions. Cedric received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Tufts University (1999). Cedric received his master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University (2002) and his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law—Indianapolis (2005). Cedric is currently a PhD Candidate at Purdue University Department of Chemistry (R. Graham Cooks, advisor) focused on cancer diagnosis...
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Nathan Maudlin
Evansville, IN Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Nathan Maudlin became an attorney because he wanted to seek justice for those to whom justice is not always apparent. He was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1995 and in Illinois in 2014. He represents individuals before the Indiana and Illinois Worker’s Compensation Board/Commission, Courts of Appeals and Supreme Courts.
Nathan B. Maudlin joined the law firm of KLEZMER MAUDLIN, P.C. in July, 2003. He focuses his practice on representing workers in claims arising out of work-related injuries including Worker’s Compensation Claims, Wrongful or Retaliatory Discharge Claims, and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mr. Maudlin...
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Charles S. Hewins
Evansville, IN Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Mississippi School of Law
Charles S. Hewins is always ready to assist you. With more than 20 years of experience as a skilled attorney, he ensures that you feel informed and at ease throughout the entire process. Charles focuses on Estates and Planning, Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Social Security Disability. He emphasizes clear and straightforward communication, supported by a dedicated team that is always available to address client needs. Contact us for a free telephone consultation to gain peace of mind.
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Elizabeth Zougras
Schererville, IN Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(219) 864-6000
222 Indianapolis Blvd.
Suite 205
Schererville, IN 46375
Bankruptcy
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Handling Family Law Cases For Decades
Attorney Elizabeth Rizos Zougras is an experienced and skilled lawyer who relentlessly protects her clients' rights.
At the center of every family law issue is a family — not just a case or legal problem. At the our law firm, we focus our practice on providing sound legal advice and courtroom advocacy for clients throughout Northwest Indiana. With 28 years of experience, we are committed to providing the best possible representation and personalized attention you need to overcome the legal issues your family faces.
Family disputes and other legal problems can be difficult to talk about. We...
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David Wendlinger
Schererville, IN Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationValparaiso University School of Law
Attorney David M. Wendlinger grew up in Schererville and graduated from Lake Central High School in 1994. He graduated from Northwood University in 1999 with a B.B.A. in International Business Management. He attended Valparaiso University School of Law and graduated in 2002. While in law school, David participated in the Mediation Clinic. Members of this clinic helped parties in small claims cases reach non-trial dispositions through mediation.
David was admitted to the Illinois State Bar and the U.S. District for the Northern District of Illinois in 2002. He was then admitted to the Indiana State Bar in...
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Edward Calderaro
Merrillville, IN Lawyer
Free ConsultationLoyola University Chicago School of Law
Edward J. Calderaro was born and grew up on the north side of Chicago. Mr. Calderaro moved to Indiana, married and began an eleven year career in law enforcement.
Mr. Calderaro worked for the City of Gary and the Town of Dyer, as a police officer. While working full time, he pursued his education, graduating "with distinction" from Purdue University. Mr. Calderaro obtained a Bachelor Degree in Management, with a double major in Accounting and Finance.
Mr. Calderaro left law enforcement after being accepted to Loyola Law School in Chicago. He received his Juris Doctorate degree and Certificate in Tax...
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Holly S. C. Wojcik
Merrillville, IN Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Jeff Rocker
Columbus, IN Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Real Estate
Valparaiso University School of Law
I pride myself on being responsive to my client's needs. My clients reach out to me for help with their businesses, development projects and personal needs. When they do, they are reaching out because something has come up that is beyond what they are comfortable handling alone. By responding quickly, I can help my clients avoid making difficult decisions without good advice.
I enjoy working with my clients to handle help them grow and protect their businesses for today and for tomorrow. I particularly enjoy real estate development, having grown up in a family that developed residential subdivisions and built...
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Tim E. Staggs
Columbus, IN Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationAppeals and Bankruptcy
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
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Michael McCready
Chesterton, IN Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
University of Richmond
Michael P. McCready received his undergraduate degree cum laudefrom the University of Richmond in three years and continued at the University of Richmond obtaining his law degree in 1992. Following graduation, he served as a law clerk for a federal judge in Virginia. He came to Chicago the next year and began working at a law firm handling personal injury cases. After four years, he rose to partner.
In 1999, he left the partnership to form his own firm, The Law Offices of Michael P. McCready & Associates.
Since venturing out on his own, the firm has grown rapidly. Mr....
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Brian Custy
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts 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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Jeffrey Wrage
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationProducts Liability
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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Thomas Higgins
Valparaiso, IN Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, 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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Graham Youngs
Danville, IN Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationIndiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Graham has a multi-dimensional practice. In the governmental-services area, he assists government units with a wide range of issues—from competitive bidding and open-door-law compliance to land use issues and eminent domain proceedings. He has advised government clients at the state, county, and town levels.
In terms of litigation, Graham’s practice includes complex civil trial and appellate work in both state and federal courts. From plaintiff’s personal injury matters, and insurance coverage disputes, to breach-of-contract and real property issues, Graham has broad base of litigation experience. He has briefed cases in state trial courts, federal district court, Indiana Court of Appeals,...
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Robert Stommel
Indianapolis, IN Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business and Employment
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Bob Stommel has been providing cost-effective representation to a broad range of Indiana and out-of-state clients, from individuals to large corporations, in the areas of business law, employment law, and general litigation for over 30 years.
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Timothy Malloy
Highland, IN Attorney with 44 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Northern Illinois University
Timothy O. Malloy, born in Joliet, Illinois, September 2, 1953; admitted to the Bar in 1981. Education: Marquette University 1975; Northern Illinois University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 1980. Associations: Indiana State Bar, American Bar, Lake County Bar, and the Indiana Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Malloy was appointed to the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program by the Indiana Supreme Court in 2003. He is also a member of the Lake County Bar Association’s Board of Managers. He is also an active member of the Knights of Columbus, third degree and is the President of the St. John Evangelists...
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Kevin Kinkade
Evansville, IN Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Louisville
Kevin Kinkade earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Evansville and is a December, 1993 graduate of the University of Louisville Brandies School of Law. He was admitted to practice in Kentucky and in Indiana in 1994 and is also admitted to practice in the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, Western District of Kentucky and the Sixth and Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Currently Kevin concentrates almost exclusively on individual consumer and small business bankruptcy, Chapters 7 and 13. Kevin is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, the Kentucky Bar Association...
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Jay Ziemer
Evansville, IN Attorney with 33 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
Indiana State University
I am an Attorney with 25 years of experience who was born and raised in Evansville. If you decide to hire me, I answer my own phone, and preform my work. What you see is what you get. I have extensive experience in criminal law. For six years I was a public defender in Chicago. For one year, I was a prosecutor in Evansville. I have substantial experience in both family law and business litigation. I agree with those who claim that an experienced lawyer is better than an unexperienced lawyer. In addition, I believe that a good relationship with...