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)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • 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 04/03/25 in Personal Injury

    Attorney Polen is one of the region's premier civil trial and appellate practitioners specializing in personal injury matters.

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

    Michael is an excellent hardworking attorney who vigorously represents his clients, with respect for opposing counsel.

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

    Mike is one of the most tenacious (in a good way) lawyers I know. Mike knows how to get to the bottom of a case and chase down facts that end up benefiting not only his client, but justice overall.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/27/25 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/26/25 in Personal Injury

    I've known Mike Polen for around 25 years now. He is an exceptionally talented and highly skilled personal injury trial lawyer. He always puts his clients first and does an outstanding job.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/26/25 in Personal Injury

    Mr. Polen is a very good trial attorney with high ethical standards. He represents his clients at a very high level and knows his craft.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/26/25 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/23/25 in Personal Injury

    I have known Michael for many years and I feel he displays all the qualities of a top tier litigator. He truly cares about his clients, knows the law and fiercely represents his clients with tremendous professionalism.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/21/25 in Personal Injury

    just finished a case with Michael

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/21/25 in Personal Injury

    Michael is an extremely ethical and capable counsel.

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219-319-5022  Phone

www.rubinoruman.com/law-firm-profile/attorneys/michael-e-polen

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