Edward C. Lawhead, born in Chicago, Illinois, November 21, 1974; admitted to the Bar in 2007. Education: Purdue University, Bachelor of Science-Finance 1997; Valparaiso University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 2006. Associations: Lake County Bar Association; American Bar Association; Indiana State Bar Association; National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Courts admitted into: All Courts in the State of Indiana; United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Edward C. Lawhead practices in the areas of Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury.

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.

Megan Close is a dedicated individual who commits her life and practice to the service of others. If you are looking for someone who you can trust, look no further. During her law school career, Megan was heavily involved in the management of the student body and is a proven leader. Not only was she class president, she was also the student body president during her 2L and 3L years. Megan has had a career as a prosecuting attorney in Allen County and therefore has a complex understanding of the criminal world. Her experience with prosecution will lend your case a perspective that others may not be able to provide. Her other experiences include family law, such as divorce, child support, and other issues; collections; contract formation and review; juvenile matters; and more.

Named an Indiana SuperLawyer in personal injury in 2016 and 2017, Steve Crell has for the last 28 years aggressively represented clients in all areas of litigation, including personal injuries and wrongful death involving auto and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and nursing home negligence/abuse, and litigation involving real estate and business and labor disputes. His website devoted solely to his personal injury services, including a summary of some of the verdicts and settlements he has achieved for his clients, is here: www.stevecrelllaw.com. Mr. Crell is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership in this exclusive group is limited to attorneys who have won at least one verdict or settlement of $1 Million or more. Less than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. The forum recognizes attorneys with the ability to accomplish superior results in complex cases. Mr. Crell has been an innovator in the use of pre-trial and even pre-lawsuit mediation to assist clients in achieving settlements and avoiding controversies and the associated expense and stress that often accompany the protracted litigation of such disputes. When a settlement is not possible, Steve has the jury trial, court trial and arbitration experience in Federal and state courts to competently, professionally and aggressively assert, protect and defend the claims of his clients. Steve has the requisite training and has met the qualifications to mediate disputes. He is now registered with the Indiana courts as a Registered Civil Mediator. Mr. Crell also assists clients in forming businesses and creating, drafting and managing sophisticated business and corporate and real estate transactions. Mr. Crell received his B.S. degree in Accounting from Ball State University in 1985 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in 1988, where he was a recipient of the Francis J. Feeney, Jr. tax award for academic excellence in taxation. Mr. Crell was a charter member and Barrister of the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Inn of Court, an invitation-only group of judges and trial lawyers. He has been admitted to and argued before the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, the United States Tax Court, and the Indiana Supreme and Appellate courts. He is a member of the Torts and Litigation sections of the American Bar Association, The Indiana Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association, where he served on the pro-bono committee that oversees and recognizes lawyers who provide free legal services to those in need. Mr. Crell has lectured and taught classes on navigating the superior and small claims courts, and on managed health care and other business-related topics. He is the Past-President and member of the board of directors of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and Past-President and a member of the Board of Directors of Hooverwood Nursing Home, a non-profit, state of the art comprehensive nursing and rehabilitation center that specializes in the care of Alzheimer's residents. He formerly served on the board of directors of the Indiana Cancer Research Foundation.

Attorney Brett M. Haworth was born in Rensselaer, Indiana. He focuses in personal injury law, business law, insurance law, real estate law, family law, and estate planning. He represents clients across the state of Indiana. Attorney Brett M. Haworth is a graduate of Franklin College (B.A. 2000) and the Indiana University School of Law (J.D. 2003). He was admitted to the Indiana Bar in 2003, and he is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts in Indiana. Brett M. Haworth is an experienced Indiana attorney who is skilled at resolving the most complex and difficult legal disputes. His sixteen years of legal experience make him a knowledgeable, skilled, and effective advocate for clients in the Greenwood area.

As a person who has experienced a disability as well as the trials and tribulations that go along with it, I know how crucial fair treatment before the law can be. I represent clients like you to obtain justice on their behalf. Justice is not a commodity, it's a right. You won’t find a more determined advocate. Lawsuits can be intimidating. But, no corporation or person is too large to be above the law. Remember, the bigger the adversary, the sweeter the victory.

My name is Mike McEntee and I have been practicing law in Fort Wayne for over thirty years. I was born and raised here and my three children all went to school here. I have built my practice and my reputation solely on client referrals. I believe that our clients like us, trust us, and therefore refer their friends and family to us, and have continued to do so during my entire career. In my many years of practice I have never found the need to purchase full page telephone book advertisements, nor have I ever seen the need to buy expensive television ad spots. Most importantly, you will always have access to me personally, by telephone or office visit during business hours, directly into my voice mail, and of course via e-mail and direct links from our website. After all, my practice is in Fort Wayne, so I can be available almost any time for you.

David W. Stewart focuses his practice exclusively on plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death litigation. From the firm’s office in Indianapolis, Indiana, he assists clients throughout Marion County, the greater Indianapolis metropolitan area and other parts of the state. The types of cases that Mr. Stewart has handled have included big rig and other motor vehicle crashes, defective drugs, defective products, construction site accidents, and medical malpractice. During his career, Mr. Stewart has chaired more than 70 jury trials and he has been able to obtain numerous sizable awards. Outside of the courtroom, he has negotiated settlements that have been favorable to his clients. Some of the defendants that Mr. Stewart has gone up against have included the manufacturers of Reglan, Trasylol and Chantix, and he has also represented victims of transvaginal mesh complications. As an undergraduate, Mr. Stewart attended Wabash College in Crawfordsville, and he received his bachelor’s degree in 1986. Remaining in the state, he pursued his legal education at Indiana University School of Law, and he was awarded his Juris Doctor in 1989. Mr. Stewart is admitted to practice before all Indiana and Michigan state courts, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Indiana and the Supreme Court of the United States. An active participant in several professional legal organizations, he is a member of the board of directors of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Stewart is also a real estate broker and a member of the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board Of Realtors.

Amber K. Boyd is a versatile professional with strong experience in managing complex litigation matters. She founded Amber K. Boyd Attorney at Law in 2013, where she is the sole practitioner. Ms. Boyd specializes in employment law with a focus on discrimination cases. She also has deep expertise in estate planning and probate law. Her goal is to deliver effective, efficient, and strategic service to her clients. Ms. Boyd always keeps her eye on winning at trial. She has established a track record of securing large settlements for her clients that often exceed what the defendant or employer had offered. Ms. Boyd clearly explains complex legal issues to her clients and ensures witnesses are well-prepared to testify. She has years of experience litigating in federal and state court, and she has mediated cases through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Before founding her law firm, Ms. Boyd served as a compliance officer at a national mortgage company in Indianapolis, where she managed 19 law firms nationwide. She evaluated attorney compliance with policies, procedures, service level agreements, and state and federal requirements. Ms. Boyd also provided litigation support to executive management and internal and external counsel, and she completed a root cause analysis of foreclosure issues to identify process improvements. Ms. Boyd is a member of the Marion County Bar Association, the Indianapolis Bar Association, and the American Bar Association Labor and Employment Division. She is also a board member of the Mapleton-Fall Creek Neighborhood Development Corporation as well as a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.