Michael E. Polen, Jr.

Michael E. Polen, Jr.: Attorney with Rubino, Ruman, Crosmer & Polen
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Michael E. Polen, Jr. grew up in Highland, Indiana, where he continues to live with his wife Denise and their two children. After graduating from Highland High School, Michael served his community as a police officer for more than a decade. As an accident re-constructionist with the Highland Police Department, Michael led numerous crash investigations involving fatalities and serious personal injuries. Through his substantial law enforcement training, he learned the highly technical skills of gathering evidence, documenting serious accidents, analyzing causation and determining culpability. Upon being admitted to practice law, Michael focused his career on helping clients who have been wrongfully injured or killed because of the negligence of another. Michael’s wealth of experience with law enforcement and personal injury cases is critically important in assisting clients through the most challenging of circumstances

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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Workers Compensation
  • Business Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Real Estate
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Railroad Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Workplace Accidents

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Callumet College of St. Joseph, B.S., 2000
Law School Attended:
Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Indiana; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 2004, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Birth Information:
Hammond, Indiana, March 5, 1969
ISLN:
918092777

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (27 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 11/23/25 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 07/08/25 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/08/25 in Personal Injury

    Mike is a well-seasoned trial lawyer who is very knowledgeable and a client advocate. He knows and understands personal injury law very well. He is deserving of the highest rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/05/25 in Personal Injury

    A helpful attorney with pragmatic analysis

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/04/25 in Personal Injury

    Mike consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, and I have witnessed firsthand the respect he garners from both clients, judges and colleagues alike. He is an excellent communicator, always taking the time to explain legal matters in... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/03/25 in Personal Injury

    Great attorney and one of the best trial lawyers I have known.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/03/25 in Automobile Accidents

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/03/25 in Trucking Accidents

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/03/25 in Wrongful Death

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/03/25 in Personal Injury

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