James L. Jorgensen
Attorney biography
Valparaiso Office:
(219) 464-4961
Fax (219) 465-0603
jjorgensen@hwelaw.com
James L. Jorgensen
Partner
Practice Focus
Labor and Employment Practice
Business and Corporate Practice
Jim Jorgensen practices in the areas of labor, employment, banking and business law. His representation of business clients ranges from small, closely-held business to American subsidiaries of foreign corporations. Mr. Jorgensen is a frequent lecturer to various business groups, publishes extensively in business journals, and is an adjunct professor at the Valparaiso University School of Law.
Education
- J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 1974
- Associate Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review
- M.A., University of Washington, 1970
- Woodrow Wilson Fellow
- B.A., summa cum laude, St. Olaf College, 1969
- Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted
- Indiana, 1974
- Florida, 1976
Professional Activities
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Florida State Bar Association
- Lake County Bar Association
- Porter County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Community Activities
- 2002 Valparaiso Distinguished Community Leader
- United Way Dorothy M. Porter Award recipient
- Director, Northwest Indiana Forum (Past Chair)
- Director, Greater Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce (Past Chair)
- Director, Valparaiso Community Festivals & Events (Past Chair)
- Director, Society For Human Resources Management
- Chair, Valparaiso Economic Development Corporation
- Elder and Deacon, First Presbyterian Church
- Past member, Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission
- Member, Valparaiso Community Schools Board