Atty. Matthew Robert Shipman

Atty. Matthew Robert Shipman

Matthew Robert Shipman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation and 12 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Columbia City Columbia City 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Robert Shipman at a glance

Matthew Robert Shipman is a Partner based in Columbia City, Indiana, practicing at Bloom Gates Sigler & Whiteleather, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1998), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (1998), and Virgin Islands and U.S. District Court, District of the Virgin Islands (2002). Educated at Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis (J.D., 1998) and Indiana University, Bloomington (B.A., 1994). Active member of Indianapolis and Virgin Islands Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Columbia City, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Robert Shipman is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Matthew practices at Bloom Gates Sigler & Whiteleather, LLP in Columbia City, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Robert Shipman's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew Robert Shipman is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Indiana →

Wrongful Death

Matthew Robert Shipman is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →

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.

Matthew Robert Shipman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Robert Shipman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew Robert Shipman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Columbia City 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 Matthew Robert Shipman

Where is Matthew Robert Shipman's law office located?
Matthew Robert Shipman's law practice is located in Columbia City, Indiana. The firm is Bloom Gates Sigler & Whiteleather, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Robert Shipman handle?
Matthew Robert Shipman focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Matthew Robert Shipman practiced law?
Matthew Robert Shipman has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Robert Shipman go to law school?
Matthew Robert Shipman earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Matthew Robert Shipman for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Robert Shipman 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.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis
- 1998
B.A.
Indiana University, Bloomington
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Admitted: 1998
Virgin Islands and U.S. District Court, District of the Virgin Islands
Admitted: 2002

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