Firm: The Law Office of Andrew G. Barde, PLLC
Practice Areas: Immigration
Firm: Law Office of Ann Trzynka, LLC
Practice Areas: Social Security
Firm: Politakis Law Office, L.L.C.
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
It may be impossible to know exactly what life has in store for you, but it is possible to plan and prepare so your assets and the ones you love most are protected. Proper Estate Planning is about making sure the life and legacy you’ve built – and the future you’ve planned – has some measure of protection from the numerous circumstances none of us can control.. Attorney Politakis serves his community by educating, empowering, and advocating for individuals and their loved ones who want to create a meaningful life and legacy. He believes that everyone deserves quality Estate Planning, no matter the size of the estate. To achieve this goal, his clients deal directly with him, not a team of paralegals or assistants like other law firms. He will be your point of contact every step of the way.
Firm: The Law Office of Angela M. Jones, LLC
8321 Wicker Avenue , Saint John , Indiana 46373
Practice Areas: State & Local Law, Personal Injury, Business, State, Local And Municipal Law, State, Local And Municipal Law, State, Local And Municipal Law, State, Local And Municipal Law
I was born and raised in “The Region;” my family has been a part of this area for more than 100 years. Simply put, this is my home and these are my people. Being raised by two very hard-working parents and in a family of 7 competitive siblings, I was born a fighter. From a young age I developed a passion for fighting for "the right thing" and providing a voice for those who needed it. In order to do so, I needed a platform and some credibility; therefore, I concentrated on my education.. I graduated from Munster High School and went on to attend the Honors Program at the University of Colorado (Boulder). I graduated from the University of Central Florida with dual degrees in Business Management and Criminal Justice. After graduating, I worked for Liberty Mutual as a Bodily Injury Adjuster for several years before attending law school. In law school, I competed with the number one trial advocacy team in the country and was recognized for my advocacy skills in regular competitions. I graduated from Stetson University College of Law with my JD/MBA.. I began my legal career working for large-scale insurance defense firms. In other words, I worked for insurance companies and against people. At least that’s what it felt like to me. I quickly realized I was betraying the younger version of myself, the foundation for who I am, the “fight for those without a voice” passion I had. So, I learned all I could about insurance companies' practices, how they think and operate, and then I opened this firm to elevate myself and open my expertise to my people of The Region.
Firm: Layer, Tanzillo, Stassin & Babcock, PC
1160 Joliet St Ste 201 , Dyer , Indiana 46311
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Firm: Law Office of Andrew R. Rutz
Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Military Law, Appeals, Social Security & Disability
My practice is dedicated to raising my clients' good fortune by solving problems, providing sound advice, and maximizing VA benefits available to them. Please feel free to call me or send an email for a free consultation.
Firm: JONES LAW OFFICE LLC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Corporate
Andrew B. Jones is a trial attorney and one of the few attorneys in St. Joseph County to have served as lead counsel at trial in both civil and criminal matters. He focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death claims, medical malpractice claims, counseling small businesses, criminal defense, domestic relations issues including divorce and child custody, civil collection work, and several other types of civil practice. He has been named one of the “Top 40 Under 40” Attorneys in the State of Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers.. Andrew is the seventh generation of his family to call Northern Indiana home. He was born in Mishawaka, Indiana and attended Elm Road Elementary School before moving to South Bend, Indiana and graduating from Marquette Elementary School. He graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of both the school yearbook and newspaper. It was through his involvement with the Indiana High School Mock Trial competition that Andrew realized his dream of becoming an attorney and after graduating, he stayed involved with the John Adams Mock Trial program as an attorney coach. This involved volunteering hundreds of hours each winter and spring. The team coached by Andrew, Professor John Scanlan, South Bend Attorney Erin Linder and Drama Coach Lucas Burkett won both the Indiana State Championship and the National Championship in 2011, and Andrew served as Chairman of the Logistics Committee for the 2013 National High School Mock Trial Championship that was held in May, 2013 in Indianapolis.. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Philosophy, with honors, from Butler University and a Juris Doctor degree from Boston College Law School. While studying at Butler University, Andrew served as the President of the Philosophy Club, Student Body Vice President, and President of the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. In addition to serving as President of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, Andrew was elected Chairman of the Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity Council of Presidents. While serving in this position, Andrew represented over 220 chapter presidents and was a member of the international fraternity's 14 member board of directors. He also worked at the Butler University Center for Citizenship and Community where he coordinated service learning opportunities for Butler students, as a resident assistant ("RA"), and as a research assistant for a political science professor. Research Andrew performed has since been published. He was named a "Top 100" Butler Student twice, finishing as one of the "Top 10" Male Students.. While studying law, Andrew worked as a Judicial Law Clerk in St. Joseph County and as a Certified Legal Intern for the St. Joseph County Public Defenders' Office, where he won his first trial while still in law school. He participated in the Boston College Law School 34th Annual Mock Trial Competition and also undertook two semesters of independent study and research with a family law professor. Research Andrew performed has since been published. Andrew had the privilege of studying trial practice under Jack Curtin, a legendary trial attorney and the former President of the American Bar Association. Andrew was the only second year law student to ever earn an "A" in Professor Curtin's 45 years of teaching trial advocacy.. After finishing law school, Andrew moved back to Northern Indiana and began work at Sweeney Julian P.C., where he was Senior Associate Attorney until leaving to join Wruble & Associates in January, 2015.. He is a member of the Indiana Bar Association, St. Joseph County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Robert A. Grant Inn of Court, and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Michiana Miracle, a South Bend based charity, and now serves as Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Historical Society, the charitable organization that owns and operates the The History Museum in South Bend. Andrew is a member of the Indiana University South Bend College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Community Advisory Board. Andrew is also a life member of the Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity Board of Councilors. He is a recipient of both the Key to St. Joseph County and the Key to the City of South Bend, as well as the "Forty Under 40" award, presented by the St. Joseph County and Elkhart County Chambers of Commerce. He is a 32° Freemason. He lives in South Bend.
Firm: Borland and Gaerte, P.C.
Practice Areas: Appellate ,Criminal Defense
Firm: The Criminal Defense Team
Practice Areas: Business Organizations, Criminal Defense
Firm: Weiss, Schmidgall & Hires, PC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I have strived to assist friends, family and clients to the highest degree of professionalism. During law school, I served as a volunteer at the New Orleans Public Defender’s Office for three (3) summers and gained valuable experience.. During college, I worked along side prosecutors and defense attorneys while under the guidance of Judge Sheila Moss at the Lake County Superior Court, as a legal secretary.. I strive to establish myself as a loyal and effective voice for clients. I am currently a Public Defender for Lake Superior Court, Division I. I also regularly serve as a judge pro tem for Lake County Superior Court.. My commitment to the underserved extends to our country’s veterans. I have assited client's in gaining access to Lake County Veterans Court, which provides legal services and facilitates rehabilitation for veterans from Indiana.. I would be more than happy to discuss any aspect of your case with you. However, please note that emails through AVVO requesting legal advice will not be answered unless we have an established attorney-client relationship.
Firm: Halpin Slagh PC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning
Firm: Hahn, Walz and Knepp, A Professional Association
Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Collections,Corporate ,Elder ,Estate Planning,Labor ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Trusts,Wills
Firm: Beachkofsky Law LLC
Practice Areas: Government
Firm: Law Office of Nick Stein
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Firm: Ladendorf and Ladendorf
Practice Areas: Civil ,Personal Injury
Firm: Scott Law Office, LLC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Firm: Law Office of Amie Newlon
Practice Areas: General Practice
Firm: Jones Obenchain, LLP
Practice Areas: Litigation
Amanda thinks it is important for people have to a trusted adviser who can offer the sound legal advice and zealous advocacy that everyone deserves. She brings that approach to all of her clients today. Her goal is to make sure her clients understand the process, understand their options, and have all the information necessary to make big decisions.. Amanda is also passionate about agriculture and family farmers. She grew up on her family’s farm in Southwest Michigan, and still helps today during busy seasons. Amanda understands that most farmers are a bit apprehensive about lawyers (understandably so!), and that most business transactions on the farm are conducted with a handshake. But in today’s modern world, farming is a business and having the proper legal framework can make a family farm more efficient, provide legal safeguards, and more profitable! Amanda’s unique background and experience allows her to serve farm clients with everything from farmland lease agreements to entity formation and business compliance.. Amanda started her career in general civil litigation and handled a wide array of civil matters from defending businesses against worker’s compensation lawsuits to litigating real property boundary disputes. She’s also handled multi-million-dollar real estate transactions, eviction proceedings, and utility easement negotiations. Amanda not only understands how to set up clients for success, she knows how to avoid and handle any potential lawsuits when they come along.
Firm: The Law Offices of Anna K. Christodoulakis
1805 East Lincolnway , Valparaiso , Indiana 46383
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation
Anna Christodoulakis was born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana. After graduating with honors from Chesterton High School in 2004, Anna chose to attend Valparaiso University where she earned a major in Political Science concentrating in both International Relations and Legal Studies, and a minor in Art History. At Valparaiso University, Anna was active in various Honor’s Societies including Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Gamma Mu Academic Honor Society, Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society. At Valparaiso University, Anna also had her first experience in a judicial setting as first a representative of the University Judicial Board and then later as the University Judicial Board Coordinator. Anna graduated from Valparaiso University summa cum laude in 2008.. Attorney Christodoulakis’ practice primarily focuses in the area of Family Law. You can e-mail Anna directly at , call her at, and follow her on Twitter at @AttorneyAKC.
