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Atty. Dana Rifai

Atty. Dana Rifai

Dana Rifai is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law. Dana received a B.A. degree from Indiana University-Purdue University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Merrillville Merrillville 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Dana Rifai at a glance

Dana Rifai is an Associate based in Merrillville, Indiana, practicing at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, citizenship, probate, family law, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of (2007). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Indiana University-Purdue University (B.A. English, 2004). Active member of American Immigration Lawyers Association American Bar Association Indiana Bar Association Lake County Bar Association. Serands clients in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dana Rifai is a lawyer practicing business law, real estate, trusts and estates and 4 other areas of law
  • Dana received a B.A. degree from Indiana University-Purdue University in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Dana practices at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP in Merrillville, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Dana Rifai's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana Rifai handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Citizenship & Naturalization

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Probate

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Family Law

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Immigration Law

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Dana Rifai is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration 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 Merrillville 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dana Rifai

Where is Dana Rifai's law office located?
Dana Rifai's law practice is located in Merrillville, Indiana. The firm is Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dana Rifai handle?
Dana Rifai focuses on trusts, citizenship, probate, family law, immigration. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Dana Rifai practiced law?
Dana Rifai has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Dana Rifai go to law school?
Dana Rifai earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. English, 2004).
How can I contact Dana Rifai for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 2007
B.A. English
Indiana University-Purdue University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2007

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