About me
Michael D. Babcock was born in Valparaiso, Indiana in 1968. Michael attended and graduated from Portage High School in 1987, where he participated in athletics. After high school, Michael attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and graduated with a Bachelors of Science from the Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs in 1991. Michael attended and graduated from the School of Law of Valparaiso University in 1996 with a Degree of Juris Doctor, graduating with the honor of Cum Laude. Michael sat for and passed the Indiana and Illinois Bars in the summer of 1996.
Michael began his legal career as a Deputy Prosecutor with the Office of the Prosecutor of Lake County. The emphasis of Michael's practice has turned towards litigation. Currently, Michael handles mostly personal injury, medical malpractice, worker's compensation, and criminal defense cases.
Michael practices in Lake County, Indiana, and also handles cases throughout the State of Indiana and State of Illinois, practicing in both State and Federal Courts.
Michael currently resides in Chesterton, Indiana, with his wife and four children. When he is not practicing law, he enjoys spending time with his family and has coached his children in football, baseball, basketball and soccer. Michael also enjoys running and has recently completed the Chicago Marathon
Practice areas
Licensed
- Personal Injury: 60%19 years
- Criminal Defense: 15%19 years
- Medical Malpractice: 15%19 years
- Workers Compensation: 10%19 years
Payment
Fees:
Contingent (33-40%), Fixed (sometimes), Free consultation (60 minutes)
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
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Contact info
1160 Joliet St., Suite 201
Dyer, IN, 46311-3079
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1996 | 08/10/2016 |
| IN | Active In Good Standing | 1996 | 09/04/2016 |
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Graduated Cum laude | Valparaiso Universtiy | 1996 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Layer, Tanzillo, Stassin and Babcock pc | 2005 - Present |
| Attorney | Sachs & Hess, PC | 1997 - 2005 |
| Deputy Prosecuting Attorney | State Prosecutor's Office Of Lake County, Indiana | 1996 - 1997 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Indiana State Bar | N/A | N/A |
| American Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Duneland YMCA Board Member | N/A | N/A |
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| ST. MARGARET MERCY HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC., Appellant, vs. BARBARA POLAND, Appellee | Upheld verdict | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| Indiana University School of Law | School of Public and Environmental Affairs | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Technology in Law | Technology in Law Practice | N/A |
| Hardball Litigators | Disclosure of treating physicians | N/A |