Westland & Bennett P.C.
Personal Injury | Serving Hammond, IN
219-809-6670Clients in the Hammond, Indiana area who need legal help with Personal Injury issues can connect with Westland & Bennett P.C.
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Westland & Bennett P.C., is located at the Oxbow Landing Development on the east side of Kennedy Avenue, south of the 80/94 overpass in Hammond, Lake County, Indiana. We serve the legal needs of individuals and business clients throughout Northwest Indiana and surrounding areas.
We have years of combined legal practice experience. We are recognized as trusted, skilled and knowledgeable legal advocates for our clients and as a formidable force both in negotiations and in the courtroom by peers and opponents alike.
We are highly skilled and experienced litigators, who are able to advocate effectively and aggressively at both the trial and appellate court level. Collectively, our lawyers are admitted to practice in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court, and every Indiana court. As a firm, we are compassionate to our clients' sensitive legal problems.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Animal Bites
- Assault & Battery – Plaintiff
- Aviation & Mass Transit Accidents
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Car Accident
- Construction Accidents
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Drug Violations
- Estate Planning
- Insurance
- Internet/Cyber Crime
- Litigation & Appeals
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Products Liability
- Sex Offenses
- State, Local & Municipal Law
- Traffic Violation
- Trucking Accidents
- White Collar Crimes
- Wills
- Wrongful Death
Call 219-809-6670 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney David W. Westland
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Education:
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. - 1995
- Honors: cum laude
- Augustana College
- A.B., Bachelor of Arts - 1992
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Political Science and Public Administration
- Minor: Business
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Nicole A. Bennett
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Education:
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. - 1997
- Alma College
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 1994
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: History
- Minor: Political Science
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Matthew J. Warner
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 2019
- Illinois, 2013
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 2016
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2021
Education:
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- Juris Doctor - 2012
- Purdue University Calumet, Indiana
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2009
- Honors: With High Distinction
- Major: Political Science with a focus on Criminal Justice
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Lake County Bar Association, Member, 2019 to Present
- Lake County Bar Association, Board of Managers, 2022 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Andrew Flores
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana
Education:
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. - 2017
- Indiana University Northwest, Gary, Indiana
- B.S. - 2014
- Honors: Dean's List
- Major: Criminal Justice
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Lake County Bar Association, Member, 2021 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
David W. Westland
This attorney practices in Indiana and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Personal Injury | Since 2022 |