Purdue University, Krannert School of Business, B.S., 1979
Law School Attended:
Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Indiana; United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana; United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
ISLN:
908218262
Areas of Practice (18)
Personal Injury
Breach of Contract
Defamation
Sexual Harassment Claims
Employment Disputes
Construction Related Injury Claims
Civil Rights Claims
Breach of Contract Relating to Construction Disputes
Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Burn Injuries
Automobile Accidents
Libel-Slander
Environmental Torts
Real Estate Disputes
Insurance Coverage Issues
Acted as Counsel in Class Actions
Medical Malpractice
Peer Reviews
4.9/5.0(2 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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 Managing Partner
on 02/17/21
in Personal Injury
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