1. Terence M. Austgen
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 1978
College: Indiana University, B.S., with distinction, 1975
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Insurance Law
Membership: Lake County, Indiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations.

2. Richard W. Castleton
Title: Associate
Law School:
College: Brigham Young, B.A., 2004; Valparaiso University, M.S. 2007; Valparaiso University, J.D. 2007
Admitted:
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Employment Law, Municipal Law, Litigation Section
Membership: Indiana State, Lake County, Porter County and Colorado State.

3. Ms. Nancy J. Townsend
Title: Partner
Law School: Notre Dame Law School, Class of 1985, J.D.
College: Marian University, Class of 1982, B.A., Business Administration and Psychology
Admitted: Notre Dame Law School, Class of 1985, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, Employment, Labor & Benefits Law
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4. Ms. Shannon Lee Noder
Title: Associate
Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D., magna cum laude
College: Madonna University, B.S., Criminal Justice, summa cum laude
Admitted: Valparaiso University School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D., magna cum laude
Practice Area: Collections, Creditor Bankruptcy, Foreclosures
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5. Mr. Daniel August Gioia
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington College of Law of American University, Class of 1975, J.D.
College: Georgetown University, B.A., Government, magna cum laude
Admitted: Washington College of Law of American University, Class of 1975, J.D.
Practice Area: Mediation (Civil Cases and Family Law), Arbitration (Personal Injury Cases and Family Law Arbitration), Medical Malpractice Defense, Social Security Disability Matters, General Practice (Probate, Real Estate, Legal Malpractice Defense, Litigation), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Health Law, Family & Juvenile Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Senior Lawyers Sections Councils Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Senior Lawyers
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6. Natalie V. Shrader
Title: Partner
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1994
College: Purdue University, B.S., 1990
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Mediation, Civil Litigation, Elevator Liability, Escalator Liability, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Business Law, Intellectual Property Section, Litigation Section
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7. Patricia Hass
Title: Associate
Law School: Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: College of William & Mary, B.A., 2007
Admitted: Indiana University, Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Family Law, Civil Litigation, Municipal Defense, Governmental Practice Section, Litigation Section
Membership: Indiana State and Hispanic National Bar Associations.

8. John P. Bushemi
Title: Member
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 1973
College: Indiana University, A.B., 1970
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Personal Injury, Municipal Law, Business Law, General Practice
Membership: Lake County and Indiana State Bar Associations.

9. Daniel August Gioia
Title: Partner
Law School: Washington College of Law of American University, J.D., 1975
College: Georgetown University, B.A., Government, magna cum laude, 1972
Admitted: Washington College of Law of American University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Mediation (Civil Cases and Family Law), Arbitration (Personal Injury Cases and Family Law Arbitration), Medical Malpractice Defense, Social Security Disability Matters, General Practice (Probate, Real Estate, Legal Malpractice Defense, Litigation), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Health Law, Family & Juvenile Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Divorce & Separation
Membership: Lake County (President, 1990) and Indiana State Bar Associations; Indiana Residual Malpractice Insurance Authority (IRMIA); Medical Protective Insurance Company.

10. Edward L. Burke
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: University of Notre Dame, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1954
College:
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, LL.B., magna cum laude, 1954
Practice Area: Probate; Estate Planning; Real Estate; Taxation
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11. Kathryn D. Schmidt
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., with high distinction, 1980
College: Indiana University, B.S., 1969; Indiana State University, M.S., 1974
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., with high distinction, 1980
Practice Area: Litigation; Appeals; Civil Mediation; Commercial Law; Civil Rights; Employment Law
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12. Todd A. Etzler
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 1991
College: Purdue University, B.S., 1988
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Real Estate; Business Law; Construction Law; Zoning, Planning and Land Use; Trusts and Estates
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13. Kevin E. Steele
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 1993
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., Economics, 1990
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Litigation, Construction Law, Commercial Law, Insurance Defense, Mortgages, Construction & Surety Law, Foreclosure, Real Estate
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14. Victor H. Prasco
Title: Partner
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
College: Indiana University, B.S., 1988
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., magna cum laude, 1993
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Probate, Taxation, Business Law, Real Estate, Probate, General Practice
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15. H. Jonathon Costas
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Valparaiso University Law School, J.D., with high distinction, 1989
College: St. Joseph's College, B.A., 1979
Admitted: Valparaiso University Law School, J.D., with high distinction, 1989
Practice Area: Elder Law
Membership: Indiana Bar Association.

16. Paul A. Leonard, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1982
College: College of the Holy Cross, B.A., 1975; University of Dayton, M.A., 1978
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Family Law, Family & Juvenile Law, Family & Juvenile Laws Councils Family & Juvenile Law
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

17. Robert F. Parker
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University at Bloomington, J.D., cum laude, 1977
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., with honors, 1974
Admitted: Indiana University at Bloomington, J.D., cum laude, 1977
Practice Area: Professional Liability, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Health Law, Litigation Section
Membership: Bar Fellowship: of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, two of the most exclusive and prestigious “invitation only” organizations for trial attorneys.Bob is resident in the firm's Merrillville office, and his practice is concentrated in… Read more of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, two of the most exclusive and prestigious “invitation only” organizations for trial attorneys.Bob is resident in the firm's Merrillville office, and his practice is concentrated in commercial, professional liability, and personal injury litigation. In his spare time, Bob officiates high school football, and is now looking forward to his 35th season on the gridiron. Read less

18. Jeremy Butler
Title: Associate
Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
College: Cornell College, B.A., History, cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2006
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Civil Litigation
Membership: Indiana State Bar Association.

19. Phillip Pluister
Title: Associate
Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: Valparaiso University, B.A., cum laude, 2001; Indiana University, Bloomington, M.A., magna cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Foreclosures, Creditor Bankruptcy, Collections, Replevin, Employment / Labor, Real Estate, Estate Planning
Membership: Lake County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.

20. Gregory R. Lyman
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., with high honors, 1977
College: Michigan State University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1974
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., with high honors, 1977
Practice Area: Employee Benefits; ERISA; Labor Law; Employment Law; Civil Mediation
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21. Dana Rifai
Title: Associate
Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 2007
College: Purdue University, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Business Law, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, Family Law, Immigration and Naturalization, Probate, Trust & Real Property (PTRP)
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22. Jon Anthony Schmaltz
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, Class of 1999, J.D.
College: Purdue University, Class of 1996, B.S., Actuarial Science
Admitted: Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, Class of 1999, J.D.
Practice Area: Business Law, Corporate Law, Finance, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Securities, Technology and Science, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Probate, Trust & Real Property (PTRP), Arbitration
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23. Ann Marie Woolwine
Title: Associate
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
College: Indiana University, B.A., Journalism, cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., summa cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: Indiana State Bar Association; Porter County Inns of Court.

24. Joseph E. Costanza
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Northwestern University, J.D., 1961
College: Wabash College, B.A., 1958
Admitted: Northwestern University, J.D., 1961
Practice Area: Probate; Trusts and Estates; Taxation; Taxation Appeals; Municipal Law
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