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David Stephen Gladish
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Biography
Attorney Gladish has resided in Lake County, Indiana for most of his life. Attorney Gladish is a graduate of Munster High School, Class of 1987 and went on to attend Calumet College of St. Joseph where he graduated Cum Laude in 1991 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. At the time of graduation, Attorney Gladish was selected not only as a 1991 member of Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges, but also as the Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate. After graduation, Attorney Gladish was hired by the Hammond City Court as probation officer and obtained his license in August of 1992 by passing the required State of Indiana testing by the Judicial Conference of Indiana. Attorney Gladish then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1995. In a four (4) day period in July of 1995, Attorney Gladish took both the Indiana and Illinois Bar Examinations and passed them both on his first attempt at taking the examinations. Presently, Attorney Gladish is licensed to practice law in the States of Indiana and Illinois as well as having membership in the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Lake County Bar Association, East Chicago Bar Association and the Delta Theta Phil Law Fraternity. Attorney Gladish is entitled to practice before all courts of Indiana and Illinois, as well as the United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the Northern District of Illinois and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
Next, the question that needs to be addressed is, “What type of practice does Attorney Gladish maintain?” Well, the practice is made up of mostly three (3) types of cases which are injury/wrongful death, medical malpractice and/or civil rights. As part of his practice, Attorney Gladish has demonstrated his ability to handle these types of cases through testing, trials and recognition by his peers. Attorney Gladish is a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialists since 2002 as certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy; a Member of the Indiana Super Lawyers 2010 to present in the area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff; a member of Top 100 Indiana Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association 2010-present; a Million Dollar Advocate Lifetime Member since 2007; and Member of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 2011 with the Rank of Advocate which is earned by the number of civil trial that the attorney has conducted as lead counsel. Attorney Gladish has also been selected numerous times as a member of “Who’s Who in American Law” and “Who’s Who in America”. Finally, Attorney Gladish has completed the 10 hour OSHA course for general industry training in 2012.
As for community involvement, Attorney Gladish has been teaching Legal Writing and Research I & II at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Hammond Indiana as an Adjunct Professor since 2000. Attorney Gladish has been doing a radio show on WJOB 1230 as legal commentator since 2004 as well as writing legal articles for the Calumet Press Newspaper from 2004 to 2005. Attorney Gladish is currently writing a weekly blog about new cases that have been decided recently by both the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals which is part of this web site. Finally, Attorney Gladish has been selected to serve or has served on the Board of Directors and/or Advisory Boards for the following: Towle Community Theater, South Shore Arts Foundation, Calumet College Paralegal Program Advisory Board and the Calumet College Alumni Board.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
40%
30 years
Motorcycle Accident
20%
Trucking Accident
20%
30 years
Wrongful Death
15%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
Awards
2014
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Indiana for 30 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office Of David Gladish, P.C.
(219) 838-1909
Fax
3235 45th Street, Highland, IN, 46322-1134
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David Stephen Gladish's Reviews
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Posted by Dave J | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Top Flight Attorney
As a satisfied client, I appreciate and am highly impressed with the professional and ethical manner in which David has handled our cases. The legal process can be daunting and emotions can run high. The emotional aspect of the case may have you as the client worrying about the outcome of your case....
Posted by Ralph | November 11, 2014
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Gladish has been my attorney for over 15 years and provides the same extraordinary legal service today ,he did many years ago.
Posted by Chris | November 2, 2014
Great professional
Attorney Gladish has represented me on a number of personal matters. He was very easy to work with & very responsive to my inquiries. In situations which were sensitive, he helped me understand my case & gave me prudent advice. I would recommend Attorney Gladish highly & would work with him again....
Posted by Wayne | October 30, 2014
Excellent Attorney
I have known David for a very long time and have used him multiple times. He is an excellent attorney and has done a superb job on my cases. He and his staff are knowledgeable and thorough. They do a very good job keeping the client informed of case progress. I would highly recommend him!
Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2014
Top Notch
Top notch trial lawyer in Northwest Indiana. Aggressive, smart and very well respected.
David Stephen Gladish's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Gladish is truly an amazing attorney who deserves all of the recognition that he gets! David is highly competent and extremely professional!"
"Mr. Gladish sets the example to which all other lawyers should aspire. He is a dedicated, knowledgable and pragmatic lawyer. His success is a result of his dedication and diligence."
Galen Bradley
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Member, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Member, Top 100 Indiana Trial Lawyers
2007
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2002
Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
N/A
Recognized, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
Work Experience
1992 - 1995
Probation Officer, Hammond City Court
Associations
2013 - Present
Indiana Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2011 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAdvocate
2010 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for Northern District of IndianaMember
1995 - Present
United states District Court for Southern District of IndianaMember
1995 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Flat Rock Tap, Inc. v. Villarreal
Case affirmed on appeal
Cantrell v. Morris
Certified Question Answered.
Lepucki v. Lake County Sheriff's Dept.
New trial.
City of Hammond v. Cipich ex rel. Skowronek
Reversed
Mercantile Nat. Bank of Indiana v. First Builders of Indiana, Inc.
Reversed
Lakes and Rivers Transfer, a Div. of Jack Gray Transport, Inc. v. Rudolph Robinson
Affirmed
Education
1995
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Calumet College of St. Joseph
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Hard Ball Litgators
Trucking Litigation
2007
Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injuries
Personal Injury
2005
How To Handle an Auto Case
Personal Injury
2004
Discovery in Indiana Bad Faith Litigation
Discovery Issues
2004
Art of Settlement in Indiana
Personal Injury
2002
Bad Faith Litigation in Indiana
Bad Faith Litigation
Publications
2007
National Business Institute Seminar
Obtaining the Best Settlement for Personal Injuries
2005
National Business Institute Seminar
How to Handle an Auto Case from A to Z
2004
National Business Institute Seminar
Disovery in Indiana Bad Faith Litigation
2002
National Business Institute Seminar
Bad Faith Litigation in Indiana
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers