Gerold L. Stout
Attorney biography
Merrillville Office:
(219) 769-6552
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gstout@hwelaw.com
Gerold L. Stout
Associate
Practice Focus
Business and Corporate Practice
Trusts and Estates
Jerry Stout focuses his practice on matters involving estate planning, taxation and corporate counseling. Prior to joining the firm in 2002, Mr. Stout served as a lieutenant with the Lowell, Indiana Police Department. He is a retired 20 year veteran of the force and served the community in a variety of capacities, including as a member of the K-9 unit and instructor of new police department recruits and patrol officers.
Education
- J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 2001
- National Dean's List
- Who's Who of American Law Students
- B.A., Purdue University, 1996
Admitted
- Indiana, 2002
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 2002
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 2002
Professional Activities
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- Lowell Chamber of Commerce - President and Member, Board of Directors
- Lowell Public Library - Board of Directors
- Indiana State Bar Association Animal Law Section - Member, Executive Committee
- Lowell Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 186 - Past President
Designations
- SBA 504 Designated Closing Attorney
Affiliations
- Lowell Police Pension Board (Member)
- Lowell Chamber of Commerce (Member - President 2005, 2006, 2007 - Vice President 2004,
Board of Directors 2004 - 2008) - Lowell Lions Club (Board of Directors)
- Lowell Parks Enrichment Foundation, Inc. (Board of Directors, legal counsel)