Atty. James L. Jorgensen
Phi Beta Kappa. Associate Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review, 1973-1974.
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About James L. Jorgensen at a glance
James L. Jorgensen is a Partner based in Valparaiso, Indiana, practicing at Hoeppner Wagner & Evans LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on employment and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974), Florida (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (1978). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1974) and St. Olaf College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Porter County, Lake County and Indiana State Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Associate Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review, 1973-1974
- Adjunct Professor, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1975—
- Valparaiso Distinguished Community Leader
- United Way Dorothy M. Porter Award Recipient, 2002
- Director, Northwest Indiana Forum (Past Chair)
- Former Director and Chair, Valparaiso Community Chamber of Commerce
- Member, Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission
- Member, Valparaiso Community Schools Board
- Director and Officer, Center for Workforce Innovations. regular Columnist on Employment Law - The Times of Northwest Indiana
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James L. Jorgensen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Jorgensen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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