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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 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.

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.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Crown Point and surrounding areas.