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The secret to success for Marshall P. Whalley has been his widely varied interests and seemingly boundless energy to pursue them. Having immersed himself in such fields as mechanics, physics, physiology, education, consumer protection and medicine, Mr. Whalley has acquired a wealth of knowledge directly applicable to the investigation and litigation of personal injury cases.. Mr. Whalley's father attended M.I.T., earning two engineering degrees and going on to design tanks for the government. His mother was a nurse educator with a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree. Growing up near the Motor City, Mr. Whalley spent long hours building and racing cars, and many summers working on his grandfather's farm.. Mr. Whalley attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor where he studied physics and psychology, earning his B.S. in 1980. His graduate work there in physics at the Kresge Medical Hearing Research Institute involved training lizards to respond to acoustic stimuli. His other pursuits included designing and implementing pilot programs at the Milan Federal Correctional Institute and the Maxey Boys Correctional Institute, allowing inmates to obtain GED certificates.. Mr. Whalley also worked in the Consumer Protection Division of the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's office, where he mediated consumer complaints, securing the largest consumer settlement to date in the Division's history. At the same time, he worked for a tenant's rights group helping educate renters regarding their rights vis a vis large corporate landlords. During the summer months, Mr. Whalley continued to attend class at Ann Arbor, but also worked 40 to 50 hours per week on the assembly line in Detroit for both Chrysler and General Motors. On the line, he ran presses, welded wheels, performed manual assembly and body work, and painted cars.. Thereafter, Mr. Whalley received a scholarship to Valparaiso University School of Law. He continued to work on cars and drag raced to help pay college expenses. He then took a job clerking for a well-respected personal injury firm doing medical research, writing and investigating. He became a lawyer at the firm, then partner, using his background in physics and medicine to facilitate settlements of the two largest brain-damaged baby cases in Florida's history. Mr. Whalley's background in physics allowed him to employ a waveform analysis of fetal monitor strips to prove when a critical tocolytic drug had been stopped.. Over the past 30 years, Mr. Whalley's myriad interests have helped him to be an effective advocate for his clients. Designing, building, racing and repairing all types of vehicles, Mr. Whalley developed insight into crash dynamics that few lawyers have. His training in physics and medicine has provided a unique perspective on the causes of complicated crashes and their medical consequences. Marshall P. Whalley has used his unique background to prove-up millions of dollars in valid claims that might otherwise have been lost.. - See more at: #

Since entering the practice of law in 1980, John Maksimovich has represented hundreds of defendants facing criminal charges in Indiana State and U.S. Federal Courts. Mr. Maksimovich has extensive experience as primary defense counsel in all aspects of complex and multi-defendant state and federal criminal cases, including bail, detention, and preliminary hearing, violation of supervised release, pre-trial motion practice, trial, sentencing, appeal, and post conviction relief. Committed to excellence in all areas of practice, Mr. Maksimovich has successfully represented defendants against both the federal and state death penalty and in the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. He is an active member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel at both the District Court and Appellate Court level for criminal, post-conviction, and civil rights appointments. Mr. Maksimovich's criminal defense work has led to numerous acquittals, case dismissals, and other favorable outcomes for individuals and multiple defendants accused of murder, RICO crimes, Hobbs act robbery crimes, drug crimes, firearm crimes, kidnapping crimes, and white collar crimes.

Peter grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana, and graduated from Chesterton High School before continuing his education at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. During his time in college, Peter completed an internship with Barnes & Thornburg LLP, where he assisted a partner in anticipation of a complex civil trial. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree from Wabash College in 2015, Peter attended Valparaiso University Law School, where he was in the top 15% percent of his class, a member of the Valparaiso Honors Program, and a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge Julia Jent in the Porter County Superior Court. Peter then transferred to Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he completed an externship with IUPUI’s Athletic Department and was the recipient of the Patrick J. Burns Excellence in Tax Award. During his time in law school, Peter worked as a certified legal intern for Trapp Law, LLC, in Indianapolis, where he assisted attorneys on numerous criminal defense litigation and family law matters. After graduating law school in 2018, Peter accepted a position as an associate attorney for Trapp Law, LLC, and was quickly responsible for the firm’s low-level felony and misdemeanor cases. At the age of 24, Peter obtained his first not-guilty jury verdict for a client charged with Level 3 Felony Rape. In addition to criminal law, Peter has experience in family law, estate litigation, civil litigation, and worker’s compensation proceedings. Peter now returns to Northwest Indiana to join the accomplished trial attorneys at Stracci Law Group.

Paul Stracci is a very 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 agencies, all of which provide him with keen insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system. Practicing at both the state and federal levels, Paul and his team handle a wide variety of criminal and personal injury cases. Injury cases range from dog bites to trucking accidents to wrongful death cases. Criminal cases range from misdemeanors and OWIs to serious felony drug charges and murder. Paul specializes in defending drug distribution and conspiracy cases, criminal gang activity and firearms offenses, white collar and public corruption cases, healthcare fraud offenses, child pornography and sex cases, and other highly complex and often high profile criminal cases. In addition, Paul has had particular success in defending drunk driving criminal offenses.  He is a long-time member of the National College for Drunk Driving Defense and has completed drunk-driving courses at the Harvard Law School.  Paul has also completed the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner’s Course and the 12 Step Drug Recognition Expert Mini-Course.  He has the knowledge and skills to often successfully challenge drunk driving breath tests and blood draws for intoxication. Lastly, Paul has a highly regarded and talented team of lawyers, researchers, and other professionals who work with him as a team, enabling him to work on multiple high-profile cases with the dedication and resources of any firm in the northwest Indiana area.

My name is Attorney Shane O'Donnell.  I am a former Lake County Prosecutor.  While being employed at the Prosecutor's Office, I handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases including DUI/OWI, drug dealing and possession, theft and conversion, burglary, battery, and murder.  Presently, I concentrate solely in criminal defense, traffic, DUI/OWI, and accident and injury cases.  I was also named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association in both 2014 and 2015.

Maryam A. Afshar-Stewart's rapid rise through the legal field is the result of a deeply-rooted work ethic, singleness of purpose, and the lifelong pursuit of one goal..to win. Even as a child, Maryam always knew she was going to be an attorney. The first-generation daughter of an immigrant mother and father, Maryam learned early in life that success comes to those willing to put in the work. As a result, while still completing her bachelor's degree at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, Maryam's persistence and academic achievement helped her secure a position at the prestigious Chicago law firm of Kirkland and Ellis, LLP where she assisted attorneys in preparing major cases for complex litigation as well as other sophisticated transactional matters.. After gaining valuable experience in private practice and obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology, Maryam attended Valparaiso University Law School, in Valparaiso, Indiana where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2016. During her time in law school, Maryam gained valuable insight as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., presiding judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois as well as the Honorable Judge Samuel L. Cappas in the Lake Superior Court Criminal Division, Lake County, Indiana. Maryam also gained practical experience as a part of Valparaiso University Law School’s Criminal Clinic where she defended indigent clients charged with a range of misdemeanors and felonies. In addition, Maryam was a member of the Valparaiso University Law Review Executive Board where she authored and published the article Wrongfully Incarcerated Never Fully Compensated: An Examination of Indiana’s Failure to Indemnify Exonerated Inmates, a discussion of the pervasive problem of wrongful incarceration and the lack of just compensation for those later found to be innocent. Maryam also worked directly with the metro homicide unit in the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office. Maryam was President of the Women Law Student’s Association and Vice-President of the Muslim Students Association.. After graduating law school in 2016, Maryam accepted a position as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office where she has prosecuted hundreds of felonies and misdemeanors. Maryam has conducted twenty trials and has secured convictions in complex murders, domestic violence, kidnapping, and sexual assault cases at trial. She was also selected to assist in the prosecution of a death penalty case.. Maryam's reputation as a tough, aggressive trial attorney earned her an appointment by elected Lake County Prosecutor, Bernard Carter, to the newly-formed Lake County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit, which specializes in prosecuting cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and domestic violence related homicides. Maryam has extensive experience and has received training from experts throughout the country on the particular and unique issues involved in the prosecution of sex crimes and domestic violence. Maryam has also served as keynote speaker at forums to discuss the prosecution and defense of cases involving domestic violence and sex crimes.She has also conducted various trainings for law enforcement officers and nurses on topics that include investigation, prosecution, and courtroom testimony. Maryam was also a member of the Lake County Sexual Assault Response Team.. Outside the Prosecutor’s Office, Maryam worked as an Adjunct Professor of Law at her alma mater, Valparaiso University Law School, educating the next generation of attorneys in trial practice.. Having mastered the intricacies of prosecution work, Maryam joined Stracci Law Group and brought with her that same belief that success comes to those willing to put in the work and continues the pursuit of what has always been her goal..to win!

James W. Hortsman is the founding partner of James W. Hortsman Law Group, LLC, focusing primarily on general corporate matters including transactional, corporate governance and asset planning, estate planning, and family law matters. Mr. Hortsman has represented and served as outside general counsel and trusted business advisor to companies across multiple industries. Those clients include domestic and international construction firms, logistic suppliers, breweries, technology firms, farms, and manufacturers.. As the founder, James works closely with clients' legal and operational teams to devise and implement litigation avoidance strategies and provides counsel on operational, regulatory and compliance matters. He previously served as General Counsel to a privately-held Chicago-based engineering and construction company and understands the importance of having a deep and practical understanding of clients' business operations and strategic goals.. He utilizes a number of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve legal disputes and takes a practical and holistic approach to solve clients' problems. James chose the legal profession as a way to devote his time and skills to assist others to realize their business and personal dreams.

I recently left Indiana to pursue opportunities in North Carolina.  As a result, I am starting over like I did when I graduated from law school.  I am currently interning at a law firm in Kernersville, North Carolina where my focus is family law and supporting the attorney's in all that they do.

I did not always want to be a lawyer. My family is comprised of teachers and professors, so I followed in those footsteps.. But soon after having my first child I was dragged through the courts in a highly contentious custody matter. Years of filings and appearances in courts in two different states caused me to understand that no lawyer could advocate on my behalf like I could.. So I went to law school on a part-time basis while also teaching as a professor full-time! My goal was to absorb as much as I could so I could protect myself and my child.. I practiced family law and have now moved into estate planning and probate administration. I'm dually licensed in Illinois and Indiana. My goal with my firm is to have a legal practice that stands apart from traditional models. I do this by not being a high-volume law firm, by using technology wherever I can, by being more flexible than traditional firms and more.. A friend says I have more degrees than a thermometer. I tell people I love to learn. Let me use my knowledge to help you.

I am not your typical lawyer. I worked for a firm and could not do the stuffy corporate thing. I have been through real life experiences, tragedies, and pain...but I have also experienced great things. I enjoy getting to know my clients, learning about their lives, and figuring out how I can make their lives better.  I think that makes me a better lawyer...one who really tries to help you and cares about your future.

I am a lifelong NW Indiana resident raising 3 beautiful and intelligent daughters with my equally beautiful and intelligent wife.  After obtaining my undergraduate degree in the field of finance, I decided to study law to help those in need.  My partner, Steve Etzler, and I focus our practice on work-related and personal injuries cases, while I also devote a great deal of my personal practice to Social Security Disability claims.  It is a privilege and honor to be able to help injured and disabled individuals get the benefits they so rightly deserve.  In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, attending my girls' sporting activities, coaching youth soccer and softball, and occasionally playing golf to release some stress.

Hi, I’m Attorney Mike Troumouliaris.. I’ve been practicing law for 50 years, and along with my daughter, Nikki, we have successfully handled many cases over the years. The majority of our cases involve personal injuries of all types.. We are lifelong residents of Northwest Indiana, and have proudly represented many people from the community over the years. We’ve also represented clients from surrounding states. Though we are a smaller law firm, we have successfully obtained large settlements and awards for our clients over the years.. We genuinely care about our clients, and take the time to get to know them. When you call us, you will always speak to either Nikki or myself, and we will personally give your legal matter the attention it deserves.. If you have been injured in an accident and want to be compensated for your injuries, we are here to answer all of your questions, help you navigate the process from start to finish, and effectively deal with the difficult insurance companies, with the goal of obtaining the monetary compensation that you deserve.. We also do probate and estate work, including the preparation of Wills, Living Wills, and Powers of Attorney, and preparation of documents involved in buying and selling residential and commercial real estate and buying and selling a business.. Please call us at, or email us at and schedule an appointment to meet with us. There is never a charge for your initial consultation. We look forward to working with you!. DISCLAIMER: Past results are not an express or implied prediction of future success, and should not be construed as such. Past results cannot guarantee future performance. Any result in a single case is not meant to create an expectation, promise, guarantee or prediction of similar results in future cases. Each case has many different factors, including different facts and different applications of law. Results will always differ on a case-by-case basis.

For over a decade, Michael has represented injured people and their families. He has settled their cases when appropriate and when necessary, taken their cases to trial. For his work in representing his clients, Michael was granted membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America. Michael has also earned an "AV Preeminent" rating in Martindale Hubbell. This rating is a testament to the fact Michael's peers, those who work with him and those who have had to litigate against him, rank him at the highest level of professional excellence in terms of professional ability and ethical standards. Most recently, Michael was named one of the Top 10 attorneys in his state under the age of 40 by the National Academy of Personal injury Attorneys.. Michael is also a member of the American Association for Justice, American Association of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers and both the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Michael works hard to protect his clients from insurance companies and their attorneys who force injured people to court to increase company profits instead of taking responsibility and paying valid claims.

Beth has always believed everyone should have equal access to the justice system. That is why she became a lawyer. For her tireless efforts in representing seriously injured clients, Beth was granted membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The Top Trial Lawyers in America and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Over her career, Beth has tried many jury trials and settled many more cases against insurance companies. While still early in her career, she has already written several winning appellate briefs for the Court of Appeals and successfully argued before the Indiana Supreme Court. Beth is a proud member of the American Association for Justice, the American Association of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers and ABATE. Beth is an ABATE motorcycle riding class graduate and she uses this knowledge to represent injured motorcycle riders. Beth is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and Indiana, representing clients from Chicago to Indianapolis. Beth grew up in Valparaiso, Indiana and attended Valparaiso University. There, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Sociology/Criminal Justice, graduating with honors. She went on to obtain a J.D. from the Valparaiso School of Law in 2003. In her free time, Beth volunteers at Lakeshore Paws in Valparaiso, walking and caring for dogs waiting to find a forever home.

Attorney Steven Alvarez, concentrates his practice in the field of personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle negligence, premises liability, worker related accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice and insurance coverage issues.

Attorney Malher brings his passion and experience to Stracci Law Group after years of respected work and fierce advocacy for his clients. Mentored by one of Lake County’s top civil attorneys, Michael W. Back, Joshua had a successful career representing and achieving high dollar recoveries for injured clients. He also worked as a former deputy for the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office, where he developed into a notoriously effective trial attorney known for never losing a single felony trial.. A graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette with highest distinction, and Valparaiso School of Law, where he was a Board Member for the Moot Court Society, Josh has the diverse experience, hardworking mindset, and reputation to assist you in both personal injury and criminal defense matters.  Josh is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Civil Trial Attorneys.

Attorney Ivancevich graduated with a Legum Magister (LL.M) from the University of Dayton School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the Appalachian School of Law. Attorney Ivancevich is an Indiana licensed attorney and Indiana Notary Public. Additionally, she is a passionate adjunct professor and teaches Cannabis and the Law.