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Rick Christopher Gikas
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Contingency fees available for social security and personal injury cases!
When you choose Rick Gikas as your lawyer for social security (excluding waiver of over-payment) and personal injury cases, you’ll receive the benefit of contingency fees!
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Licensed in Indiana for 43 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Rick C. Gikas, Attorney At Law
414 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN, 46410-6211
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Rick Christopher Gikas's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent lawyer.
Mr. Rick is an excellent lawyer. He has solved some doubts for me regarding a particular eviction situation. He responded quickly and advised me very professionally. thank you very much Mr. Rick.
Posted by Andrew | May 11, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Needed guidance
While attempting to get advice on an unfortunate situation, Rick took time and provided viable advise on the pro's and con's of options I have in front of me.
Posted by Stephen | January 6, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Thank you.
Even though criminal law wasn't his specialty at least he offered good advice. I respect that type of willingness in a professional.
Posted by Brian | November 2, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Good for free
Rick gave me advise on how to handle the issue.
Rick Christopher Gikas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I often see his Avvo answers, they are correct (as evidenced by the fact that lawyers almost always agree with him), concise, and demonstrate that he has wisdom and good judgment. I would have no hesitation referring my clients to him."
Marshall Whalley
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Hearing Officer, Town of Merrillville
1982 - Present
Owner, Rick C. Gikas, Attorney At Law
Associations
1985 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationMember
1982 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationMember
Education
1982
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Seminar - CLE
Social Security
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Was approved for Social Security but told it’s suspended
19 Nov 2025
Q&A
Need to correct married status on property deed?
30 Oct 2025
Q&A
What do I do when the seller refuses to give me back my earnest money?
23 Sep 2025