John E. Hughes
Partner

Practice Focus
Trial and Appellate Practice 		Merrillville Office:
219.769.6552
Fax 219.738.2349
jhughes@hwelaw.com


John Hughes has been a trial lawyer in state and federal courts for more than 30 years, focusing primarily on civil litigation. His extensive trial experience also involves business litigation, personal injury and wrongful death actions including medical malpractice and railroad liability, the defense of employment and discrimination matters, and municipal law. Mr. Hughes is a Certified Civil Mediator and has been an adjunct professor at the Valparaiso University School of Law.

Education
  • J.D., high distinction, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1971
    • Associate Editor, Valparaiso University Law Review
  • B.A., Capital University, 1968

Admitted
  • Indiana, 1971
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, 1971
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, 1971
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1978
  • United States Supreme Court, 1978

Professional Activities
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Lake County Bar Association - Member, Board of Directors
  • Porter County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Indiana Defense Lawyers Association

Community Activities
  • Christ Lutheran Church - Finance Board Chairman and Past Congregation President (3 terms)
  • Hillcrest Improvement Association - Board Member
  • Hilltop Neighborhood House - past Board Member
  • Hilltop Community Health Center - past Board Member
Chase Building - 103 E Lincolnway - P.O. Box 2357 - Valparaiso, IN 46384-2357
219.464.4961 - Toll Free (IL, IN): 800.879.2246 - Fax: 219.465.0603

Twin Towers - South - 1000 East 80th Place 6th Floor - P.O. Box 10627 - Merrillville, IN 46411-0627
219.769.6552 - Toll Free (IL, IN): 800.263.1466 - Fax: 219.738.2349

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