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.

Paul D. Ludwig has practiced in civil litigation and business law in Indianapolis since 1981, after graduation Magna Cum Laude from the Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis, bringing with him experience as an investigator for the Indiana Attorney General and legislative analyst for the Indiana Judicial Study Commission. His practice presently includes representation of individuals, banking institutions and corporations as transaction and litigation counsel, with an emphasis on protecting creditors' rights in collection of debt and secured transactions. He has lectured on these topics to trade groups, continuing legal education seminars and consumer groups. As plaintiff's counsel, his representation of a decedent's estate in City of Indianapolis Housing Authority v. Pippin, 726 N.E.2d 341, Ind. App., Mar 23, 2000, led to a major decision affirming the duty of landlords to maintain and design safe play areas for their tenants' children regardless of income. He offers flexible fee arrangements tailored to meet the client's needs, including contingent fee agreements in appropriate liability actions creditors' rights actions.

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.