Atty. R. Lawrence Steele

Atty. R. Lawrence Steele

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Merrillville Merrillville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Lawrence Steele at a glance

R. Lawrence Steele is a Partner based in Merrillville, Indiana, practicing at Hodges & Davis, P.C.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974) and Wisconsin (1974). Educated at Indiana University at Indianapolis (J.D., 1974) and Indiana University (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of National Association of Former U, S, and Attorneys. Serands clients in Merrillville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. R. Lawrence Steele is a lawyer practicing civil and criminal litigation, employment law, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • R. Lawrence received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • R. Lawrence practices at Hodges & Davis, P.C. in Merrillville, IN and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

R. Lawrence Steele's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

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

R. Lawrence Steele 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.

R. Lawrence Steele 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.

R. Lawrence Steele is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R. Lawrence Steele is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 R. Lawrence Steele

Where is R. Lawrence Steele's law office located?
R. Lawrence Steele's law practice is located in Merrillville, Indiana. The firm is Hodges & Davis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Lawrence Steele handle?
R. Lawrence Steele focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has R. Lawrence Steele practiced law?
R. Lawrence Steele has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did R. Lawrence Steele go to law school?
R. Lawrence Steele earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1969).
How can I contact R. Lawrence Steele for a consultation?
You can contact R. Lawrence Steele 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 R. Lawrence Steele received?
R. Lawrence Steele's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University at Indianapolis
- 1974
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1974
Wisconsin
Admitted: 1974

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