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Dan Gioia
About Dan
Biography
I have been practicing law since 1975 in all areas of General Practice, but
especially litigation and Dispute Resolution. ADR for all types of Civil Cases &
Mediation and Arbitration of all Family Law Matters. Medical Malpractice Defense,
Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury Law, together with all types of trial &
litigation in both State and Federal Courts.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Indiana for 50 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Burke Constanza & Carberry, LLP
156 South Washington Street, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
9191 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46383
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Dan Gioia's Reviews
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Posted by Lorena | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing, Honest, You can trust what he says!
After one attorney decided to bail on me 5 days before mediation, I panicked. Then, I found Dan. He put to ease, outlining a game plan. Although I was apprehensive, the plan worked! If you are looking for someone who is humanly honest - Dan is your attorney. This man is truly genuine.
Posted by Edward | March 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Far apart mediation, resolved by great work
Dan was jointly retained on a difficult long term care negligence case. The parties were seemingly "miles" apart at the beginning of mediation. Dan worked very diligently to bring the parties to a common evaluation of risks and benefits. The case resolved and all parties were happy with Dan's grea...
Dan Gioia's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this mediator. He is fair and honest. He cares for the parties in any mediation and is determined to get the matter done correctly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan's jovial demeanor and straight-forward approach at mediation disarms the litigants and allows a free-flowing conversation about the case that ultimately leads to great results for everyone involved."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a experienced lawyer in many fields Dan is an excellent Mediator as well as an excellent civil litigation lawyer. His friendly "good guy" approach is very effective because it is very real."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have used Dan as a mediator on several occasions. Dan's no nonsense approach is very effective in Family Law mediation. I highly recommend Dan."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
MEMBER, Nat'l Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
N/A
Conclave for Legal Education, Indiana State Bar Association
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Burke Costanza & Carberry, LLP
2001 - 2006
Managing Partner, Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty
1986 - 2008
Partner & Shareholder, Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty
Associations
2015 - Present
The National Academy of Distinguished NeutralsMEMBER
2008 - Present
Porter County American Inn of CourtMaster- Emeritus Senior Lawyer
2008 - Present
IN State Bar - A.D.R. Section CouncilVice Chair
1992 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationChairman Honors & Necrology
1986 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Member
2012 - 2018
Indiana State BarSenior Lawyers Section - CHAIR
2002 - 2004
Calumet American Inns of CourtPresident
1992 - 2000
Valpo Soccer ClubPresident
1990 - 1991
Lake County Bar AssociationPresident
1988 - 1992
Lake County Bar AssociationBoard of Managers
Sample of Legal Cases
Swoboda vs Burke Costanza et al.
Law Firm won
Keith M. Ramsey, M.D. vs Shella Moore
Supreme Court Transfer
McCONNELL vs PORTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Summary Judgment
BOULLES vs. ATASSI, et al.
Defense Verdict
BLACKDEN vs. KAUFMAN, et al.
DISMISSAL with PREJUDICE
WALKER vs RINCK, DO et al.
Summary Judgment
LOWE vs CARBO, Inc.
Judgment Reversed & Defense Victory !!
INGOGLIA vs FOGELSON COMPANIES
SETTLED by consent decree
STOUT vs COLE & ASSOCIATES
DISMISSAL for DISCOVERY SANCTIONS
THATCHER vs BIHLMAN et al.
Defense Verdict & Affirmed on Appeal
BREITENBACH vs. RUDZINSKI et al.
Defense Verdict
SPIRITO vs MUNSTER MED INN
Defense Verdict
OWENS CORNING vs. LINDE & Union Carbide
PLAINTIFF's VERDICT for all claimed damages
SMITH vs KUMAR et al.
Defense Verdict
RICHARD & SUSAN FREY vs PRICE REALTY
Defense Verdict
Education
1975
American University
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Mediation in Indiana - Civil & Family Law Cases
A.D.R. Section Council -- C.L.E. & Lunch Box Seminars -- Valparaiso & Merrillville
2011
American Inns of Court
Law, Medicine & Bio-Ethics
2010
V.O.L.T.S.
Medical Malpractice Law
2004
Lake County Bar Association C.L.E.
LAW MEDICINE & Bio-ETHICS
Publications
2010
How to Defend Civil Cases
Inside The Minds
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my health insurance be dropped without me even knowing about it?
06 Oct 2017
Q&A
Can my wife and I file jointly for a divorce and still get mediation if we disagree over who keeps the house?
12 May 2017
Q&A
Is there any plaintiff only legal malpractice attorneys out there?
21 Oct 2011