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Robert J. Dignam


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Merrillville Office:
(219) 769-6552
Fax (219) 738-2349

rdignam@hwelaw.com

Robert J. Dignam
Partner

Practice Focus
Labor and Employment Practice
Trial and Appellate Practice

Bob Dignam's practice focuses on commercial, labor, employment and healthcare related disputes. He has more than twenty years experience representing commercial entities, as well as insurance companies, in a wide range of disputed matters. Prior to joining Hoeppner Wagner & Evans, Mr. Dignam practiced with another law firm in Merrillville.

Mr. Dignam is an adjunct professor at Purdue University Calumet where he teaches courses on employment law and human resources management. He speaks frequently at attorney continuing education programs on trial techniques as well as business seminars on employment practices. He is also a contributing author to the Indiana Evidence Workshop Handbook, which is updated annually as well as Advanced Civil Discovery for the Litigation Paralegal in Indiana.


Education
  • J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 1986
  • B.A., Saint Xavier University, 1983

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1986
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 1986
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 1986
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1993
  • United States Supreme Court, 1993

Professional Activities
  • American Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Lake County Bar Association
  • The Defense Research Institute
  • The Calumet American Inns of Court

Community Activities
  • Crown Point YMCA - Volunteer Coach
  • Crown Point Little League - Team Manager