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Michael Eugene Polen Jr.

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  • Dyer, IN
  • Licensed for 16 years
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About Michael

Before becoming an attorney, Michael served as a police officer with the Town of Highland for nearly 13 years.  During his career, he had extensive training and experience in accident reconstruction.  These are tools that Michael still uses in his trial practice to help injured clients reach fair resolutions of their claims.  

 

When he is not representing clients, Michael enjoys spending time with his family.  

Practice areas

OtherPersonal injuryWrongful deathLitigationCar accident
  1. Car accident: 30%

    When somebody is injured in a car crash, the effects can be overwhelming: personal injuries, unpaid medical bills, lost wages, depression, forced life changes. They not only affect the injured person, but they also affect families, co-workers, and friends. Insurance companies often try to blame the injured person so that they can settle their claim for less money than it is worth. We help injured clients make sure they are treated fairly and with respect.

    10 years

  2. Litigation: 20%

    Often times an insurance company refuses to resolve a claim for a fair amount. This results in a case having to be litigated. Simply put, this means a lawsuit must be filed. Michael and the attorneys at Rubino Ruman have litigated numerous cases in Indiana and Illinois to help injured clients in protecting their rights.

    10 years

  3. Wrongful death: 20%

    Losing a family member or loved one is something that we wish nobody has to ever endure. The loss is devistating, both emotionally and financially.

    10 years

  4. Personal injury: 20%

    10 years

  1. Criminal defense: 10%

    10 years

Contact

275 Joliet Street
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Rubino, Ruman, Crosmer, Smith, Sersic & Polen

275 Joliet Street
Suite 330
Dyer, IN, 46311

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
INActive In Good Standing200401/09/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Law ClerkLake Superior Court Room Number Five2003 - 2004
Accident ReconstructionistHighland Police Department1990 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationN/A2004 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Valparaiso University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
Calumet College of St. JosephBS - Bachelor of Science2000

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Review Michael Polen

Wrongful Death Case

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Mike and his team were very effective in handling our wrongful death case regarding my late father. My family and I had worked with Mike over the past few years on our lawsuit against multiple defendants including a large entity. He was very successful in taking thorough depositions, interviewing experts & witnesses, and reconstructing scenes/events surrounding the accident. My family and I had a very positive experience with Mike and a successful outcome that has helped to bring closure for a great loss we have endured. I highly recommend Mike and his law firm.
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Effective

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Mr. Polens business like manner and sticking to detail showed the jury clearly there's only one decision to make and that was in my favor. He was ready to answer any question I had in terms I understood . I can't thank him enough.

Excellent Attorney

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Mike Polen has been working on the wrongful death of my husband for the past 4 years. He is a compassionate, honest and sincere lawyer who obtained great results for the case he handled for me. I would highly recommend Mike Polen as he is a hard-working lawyer who could be trusted to obtain the best results possible in any case.

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Ronald Layer, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a very effective trial lawyer. He has mastered the ability to bring today's technology successfully into the courtroom for trial.

Terrence Rubino, Wrongful death Attorney on Jul 7, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

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