Atty. Robert Michael Schwerd
Robert Michael Schwerd is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, ethics & professional responsibility and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.S. degree from Monmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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Robert Michael Schwerd is a Member based in Valparaiso, Indiana, practicing at Robert M. Schwerd. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1975). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1974) and Monmouth College (B.S., 1969). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lake County Bar Association (Member, Judicial Qualifications and Compensation Committee, 1988-1993, Chairman, 1992) Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Valparaiso, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert Michael Schwerd is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, ethics & professional responsibility and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.S. degree from Monmouth College in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Robert practices at Robert M. Schwerd in Valparaiso, IN
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Robert Michael Schwerd's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Michael Schwerd handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Robert Michael Schwerd is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert Michael Schwerd is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Robert Michael Schwerd is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Indiana →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Robert Michael Schwerd is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Indiana →
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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 venue, 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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