Atty. Colby A. Barkes
Colby A. Barkes is an Attorney and Partner in the firm’s personal injury, civil litigation, employment law, and domestic relations sections.
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Colby A. Barkes is a Partner based in Valparaiso, Indiana, practicing at Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman, LLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on divorce, chapter 7, car accidents, child custody, and discrimination. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2006) and Illinois (2007). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and University of Indianapolis (B.A. History, 2003). Serands clients in Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Colby A. Barkes is an Attorney and Partner in the firm’s personal injury, civil litigation, employment law, and domestic relations sections
- He represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation matters and employment disputes, as well as handling all aspects of family law matters
- Before joining the firm in 2012, Colby was an employment and civil litigation attorney in Lake County, Indiana, where he worked on defending and prosecuting cases involving auto and trucking accidents, premises liability issues, civil rights disputes, and employment disputes
- He has conducted and assisted in numerous jury and bench trials, written briefs to the Indiana Court of Appeals, and assisted in appeals to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Admitted to practice in both federal (Northern and Southern District) and state courts in Indiana, Colby graduated magna cum laude from Valparaiso School of Law in 2006 and from the University of Indianapolis in 2003
- He was admitted to practice in Illinois in 2007 and is also currently admitted to practice in the Northern District of Illinois
- Born in Goshen, Indiana, and a graduate of Goshen High School in 1999, Colby has lived in Valparaiso since 2003
- He regularly attends St. Paul Catholic Church and has previously coached wrestling and football in Goshen, Indiana
- Associations & Memberships • Porter County Bar Association • Lake County Bar Association • Indiana State Bar Association
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Colby A. Barkes is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Indiana →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Colby A. Barkes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Indiana →
Colby A. Barkes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Indiana →
Colby A. Barkes is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Indiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Valparaiso are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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