Atty. John O. Stiles

Atty. John O. Stiles

John O. Stiles is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, corporate law and 1 other area of law.

Merrillville Merrillville 68 yrs experience 68 year
Call (219) 334-2317 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John O. Stiles at a glance

John O. Stiles is a Member based in Merrillville, Indiana, practicing at Lucas, Holcomb & Medrea LLP. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on probate, business, real estate, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1958) and Indiana (1959). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1958) and Indiana University (A.B., 1953). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County Bar Association. Serands clients in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John O. Stiles is a lawyer practicing real estate law, probate law, corporate law and 1 other area of law
  • John O. received a A.B. degree from Indiana University in 1953, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • John O. practices at Lucas, Holcomb & Medrea LLP in Merrillville, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John O. Stiles's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John O. Stiles is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John O. Stiles is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John O. Stiles is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Commercial Real Estate

John O. Stiles is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re 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.

Looking for additional Indiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Merrillville or all attorneys in Indiana.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John O. Stiles

Where is John O. Stiles's law office located?
John O. Stiles's law practice is located in Merrillville, Indiana. The firm is Lucas, Holcomb & Medrea LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John O. Stiles handle?
John O. Stiles focuses on probate, business, real estate, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John O. Stiles practiced law?
John O. Stiles has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did John O. Stiles go to law school?
John O. Stiles earned their education at (LL.B., 1958); (A.B., 1953).
How can I contact John O. Stiles for a consultation?
You can contact John O. Stiles directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John O. Stiles received?
John O. Stiles's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Harvard University
- 1958
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1953

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1958
Indiana
Admitted: 1959

Reviews

4.4
2 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.