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Education
- Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Juris Doctorate - 1976
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
- B.A. - 1973
- Major: English
- Major: Economics
Published Works
- "Deportation Based Upon Fraudulent Entry: A Limitation of the Waiver Provision", 21 Loyola Law Review No. 6, 1975
- "Clergy Malpractice in Indiana", Indiana's Pastor's Legal Handbook, Chapter 3, 1988
- "Restrictions on Political and Legislative Activities of Churches", Indiana's Pastor's Legal Handbook, Chapter 14, 1988
- Indiana Estate Planning, Founder and Author, Since 2005
Representative Cases
- Art Hill Ford, Inc. v. Callender, 423 N.E.2d 601, Ind. Ct. App., 1981133136
- Planned Parenthood of Northwest Indiana, Inc. v. Vines, 543 N.E. 2d 654, 1989, Ind. Ct. App., 1989131855
Professional Associations
- National Diocesan Attorneys Association, Member, 1987 to 1991
- Lake Michigan Marina Advisory Commission, Member, 1988 to 1990
- Ogden Dunes Home Association, President, 1985 to 1986
- Ogden Dunes Town, Councilman, 1988 to 1991
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Lake County Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association - Probate, Trust and Real Property Section, Member
Practice Areas
- General Litigation
- Plaintiff’s Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Admiralty
- Probate
- Estate Planning
- Elder Law
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1976
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1980
- U.S. Tax Court, 1992
Classes & Seminars
- Medical Malpractice: The Cutting Edge, Lake County Bar Association, Guest Speaker, 2002
Pro-Bono Activities
- Boy Scouts of Northwest Indiana, Master of Ceremonies
- Boy Scouts of Northwest Indiana - Nominating Committee, Member
- Hilbrich Law Firm - Community Outreach Program, Founder and Director
Current Employment Position
- Partner