Craig Van Schouwen | Valparaiso Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Attorney/Partner, Craig Van Schouwen concentrates his practice in plaintiffs’ Workers’ Compensation law. A former insurance defense attorney, Mr. Van Schouwen “changed sides” in 1995 when he joined the Valparaiso law firm. He has represented injured workers across the nation since that time.

A passionate advocate for his clients, Mr. Van Schouwen takes pride in helping people get the medical treatment and benefits they need. He is a frequent lecturer and conducts seminars to educate workers about their rights and benefits. Understanding that the Workers’ Compensation system “isn’t perfect,” Mr. Van Schouwen participates in activities directed at strengthening that system.

Committed to helping the families of injured workers, Mr. Van Schouwen serves on the board of directors of Kids’ Chance, a national organization of attorneys, insurance executives, union representatives and Workers’ Compensation Board members, that provides scholarship funding for children whose parent has been injured in a catastrophic workplace accident.

A former runner and cyclist, Mr. Van Schouwen has participated in three Chicago Marathons and several hundred-mile bike rides.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Partner	Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman, LLC	Valparaiso, IN	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
DePaul University College of Law	J.D.	Law School	1991
Indiana University Northwest	Bachelors	Business	1988

State / Court	Date
Indiana	1991

• Member | Association of American Trial Lawyers
  Member | Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
  Member | Workplace Injury Litigation Group
  Member | Porter County Bar Association
  Member | Lake County Bar Association

• Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020

• Pocket Guide to Indiana Workers’ Compensation
  Social Security Disability — Coordination of Benefits
  The Independent Medical Examination: An Overview from the Plaintiff’s Perspective

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1991) Licensed as Attorney in Indiana. Verified with Indiana State Bar Association.	October 01, 2020

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