Atty. John P. Bushemi

Atty. John P. Bushemi

John P. Bushemi is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, personal injury and 3 other areas of law.

Merrillville Merrillville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Bushemi at a glance

John P. Bushemi is a Partner based in Merrillville, Indiana, practicing at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1974). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Indiana University (B.A. Political, 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Bushemi is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP in Merrillville, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Bushemi's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

John P. Bushemi is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Indiana →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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 John P. Bushemi

Where is John P. Bushemi's law office located?
John P. Bushemi'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 John P. Bushemi handle?
John P. Bushemi focuses on personal injury, business, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John P. Bushemi practiced law?
John P. Bushemi has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John P. Bushemi go to law school?
John P. Bushemi earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A. Political, 1970).
How can I contact John P. Bushemi for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Bushemi 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 P. Bushemi received?
John P. Bushemi's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- 1973
B.A. Political
Indiana University
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1974

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