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Robert James Dignam
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Biography
I have been selected as an Indiana Super Lawer for over ten years and have been named a Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer. I have achieved Martindale-Hubbell's AV Preeminnet status through reviews by peers. I have also been included in Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law - Management. I am a responsible and thorough attorney and mediator who possesses sufficient knowledge, experience, and skill to provide quality legal and mediation services to all clients I have the privilege to serve. I am an experienced civil mediator and medical review panel chairman, and I serve as an arbitrator when requested by parties in civil litigation. I also represent employers and organizatons in employment law and labor law matters in state and federal courts and before various state and federal agencies.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Mediation
70%
21 years
Employment and Labor
15%
40 years
Litigation
10%
40 years
Arbitration
5%
15 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Indiana for 39 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
O'Neill, McFadden and Willett
833 W. Lincoln Highway, Suite 410W, Schererville, IN, 46375
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Robert James Dignam's Lawyer Endorsements
"I enthusiastically endorse Bob Dignam. Bob is a lawyer's lawyer. He's bright, personable and a skilled attorney. He is highly professional and exemplifies the best of our profession."
"I've known Mr. Dignam for 25+ years. A great attorney who cares about his clients."
"I worked with Attorney Dignam on several matters. He is dedicated to his clients and his attention to detail is superb. I endorse Attorney Dignam."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have observed Bob as a litigator and served with him as a co-arbitrator. I have also used his services as a medical review panel chairman. I have found Bob to be very professional and capable in each of these endeavors."
"Bob Dignam is an excellent attorney, takes his job very seriously, and works very hard on everything he does. He is thoughtful, courteous, and respectful of all parties, opposing counsel and the court. He exemplifies the conduct expected of all counsel."
"I've worked with Bob not only as opposing counsel but also with him in his capacity as Panel Chairperson (in Indiana medical malpractice claims). He is incredibly thorough and prompt and, most importantly, a man of his word. I unequivocally endorse him."
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"I endorse Bob Dignam. Bob and I have worked on several matters on opposing sides. He is very thorough on behalf of his clients, professional to all parties and counsel, and most importantly in our business, keeps his word."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bob had excellent legal skills, is extremely thorough but practical, and always keeps his client's best interests first. He is highly regarded among lawyers and judges. I am a lawyer and if I needed a lawyer, I would want Bob as my lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bob is an excellent lawyer and communicator. He defended some medical malpractice cases against me years ago and also has acted as panel chairman."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thompson Reuters
2025
Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Best Attorneys in America
2025
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thomson Reuters
2024
Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thompson Reuters
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Best Attorneys in America
2024
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thomson Reuters
2023
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thomson Reuters
2023
Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thompson Reuters
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thompson Reuters
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thompson Reuters
2021
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers part of Thomson Reuters
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law - Management, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
2018
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
2017
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
2016
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
2015
Indiana Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters
2014
AV Preeminent Status, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, O'Neill, McFadden and Willett
2025 - 2025
Public Hearing Officer and Mediator, City of South Bend Human Rights Commission
2014 - 2017
Shareholder, Johnson and Bell, Ltd.
2006 - 2014
Partner, Hoeppner Wagner & Evans, LLP
2002 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, Purdue University Northwest
1996 - 2006
Shareholder, Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty
1986 - 1996
Associate, Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty
Associations
2020 - Present
National Academy of Distinguished NeutralsMember
2015 - Present
ADR Section Council of ISBAMember
2015 - Present
USA HockeyCoach
2015 - Present
Indiana Association of MediatorsMember
2014 - Present
Society for Human Resources Management of NWIMember
1986 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Simpson v. St. James Hospital
Seventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for client
Holland v. Lake County Board of Commissioners
Affirmence of Summary Judgment for clients
Hill v. St. James Hospital and Health Centers
Summary judgment for client
King v. Sisters of St. Francis Health Serrvices
Summary judgment for client
PPCANI and Plumbers Union Local 210
Arbitration award for client
Depta v. Timber Ridge Landscape
Judgment for clients
Fraternal Order of Police and Lake County Sheriff
Arbitration award for client
Ryan v. South Lake County Community Services
Summary judgment for client
Harness v. Starke Memorial Hospital
Defense verdict for client
Wadley v. Okalocha
Defense verdict for client
Syfu v. Quinn
Summary judgment for client
Smith v. St. Anthony Medical Center
Summary judgment for client
Levy v. Newell
Summary judgment for client
Stahl v. St. Anthony Medical Center
Summary judgment for client
Emmert v. Starke Memorial Hospital
Summary judgment for client
Ouellet v. Calumet Anesthesiologists
Defense verdict for client
Kitchen v. Kosciusko Community Hosp. Emple. Benefit Plan
Summary judgment was obtained for client.
Strus v. Pulaski Memorial Hospital
Dismissal for client
Moore v. Schenider National Carriers
Summary judgment for client
Christian v. St. Anthony Medical Center
Summary judgment for client.
Foster v. St. Anthony Medical Center
Directed verdict for client.
Coley v. St. Anthony Medical Center
Judgment for client
Golliday v. American Steel Foundaries
Summary judgment for client
Walker v. VNA Home Care Services
Summary judgment for client
Popa v. St. Anthony Medical Center
Judgment for client
Johnson v. Wiseway
Defense verdict for client
Eminger v. Kolodziej
Judgment for client
Peters v. Olszewski
Judgment for client
Felton v. Harrington
Defense verdict for client
Williams v. Lake County Board of Commisioners
Summary judgment for client
Lavery v. Southlake Center for Mental Health
Summary judgment for client
Carlin v. Dillabaugh
Plaintiff's verdict for client
Education
1986
Valparaiso University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1983
St. Xavier University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Speaking Engagements
2017
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Seminar - The Business of Law
The EEOC and ADA in a Law Firm Setting
2016
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Mediating Employment Law Cases
2015
Human Resources Law From Start to Finish
Mediating Employment Law Cases
2015
Employment and Labor Law Section Meeting
Employer Discipline of Employees for Social Media Activity
2015
Disability Law 101
The Americans with Disabilities Act - A Historical Perspective
2014
Hardball Litigator Seminar
Medical Malpractice Litigation From the Perspective of the Panel Chair
2013
Lakeshore Public Media Management Training
How to Stay out of Hot Water
2013
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Seminar
How to Stay out of Hot Water
2013
Indiana Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Sexual Harassment, A Historical Perspective
2013
Franciscan Alliance Management Training
How to Stay out of Hot Water
2011
Training for Human Resources Professionals
Indiana Unemployment Benefits
2011
Human Resources Update
Indiana Unemployment Benefits
2010
Plumbing and Piping Contrators of Northern Indiana General Membership Meeting
Indiana Mechanics Liens
2008
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2007
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2006
Legal Update for Construction Professionals
Warranties of Habitability in Indiana
2006
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2005
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2004
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2003
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2003
Continuing Medical Education Seminar
Avoiding Sexual Harassment Claims in the Workplace
2002
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2001
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2000
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
2000
Continuing Paralegal Education
Litigation for Indiana Paralegals
1999
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
1998
Indiana Evidence Workshop
Indiana Evidence
Publications
2018
Valparaiso University Law Review, Vol. 52, Winter 2018, Number 2
There is More to Fear than Fear Itself. The National Labor Relations Board’s Attack on Purposeful Work Rules Must Be Stopped
2012
Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly
Monitoring Social Media Use
2011
Northwest Indiana Business Quartelry
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
2008
Professional Education Systems, Inc.
Indiana Evidence Workshop - Contributing Author
2000
National Business Institute Seminar
Advanced Discovery for the Litigation Paralegal in Indiana
Languages
English