Braje, Nelson & Janes, LLP Attorneys in Michigan City, IN
Craig V. Braje
Craig V. Braje, born Melrose Park, Illinois, October 21, 1949; admitted to bar, 1974, Indiana and Illinois.
Education
Western Illinois University (B.A. 1971); Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D. 1974). Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award, 1972. Corporation Counsel, City of Michigan City, Indiana, 1976-1979. LaPorte County Deputy Prosecutor, 1979-1987. LaPorte County Chief Public Defender 1994 – Present. LaPorte County Attorney, 2012-2014.
Member
LaPorte County, Indiana State, Illinois State and American Bar Associations; Indiana Trial Lawyers Association; American Trial Lawyers Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas
Civil and Criminal Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, Family Law, and Medical Malpractice Law.
William J. Nelson Jr.
William J. Nelson, Jr., born LaPorte, Indiana, January 8, 1965; admitted to bar, 1992, Indiana.
Education
Taylor University (B.A., 1987); Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1992). LaPorte County Deputy Public Defender, 1994-Present.
Member
LaPorte City, LaPorte County, Indiana State, and American Bar Associations.
Practice Areas
Corporate and Business, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Municipal and Governmental Law, Aviation Law, Administrative Law, and Real Estate Law.
William Janes
William Janes, born Chicago, Illinois, December 20, 1953; admitted to bar, 1978, Indiana and Illinois.
Education
Ball State University (B.S. 1975); Northern Illinois University (J.D. 1978).
Member
LaPorte County, Indiana State, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.
Practice Areas
Matrimonial Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Creditors Rights.
Elizabeth A. Flynn
Elizabeth A. Flynn, born in Valparaiso, Indiana on March 22, 1970. She was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1995 and the Indiana bar in 1998.
Education
University of Evansville (B.A., Cum Laude, 1992); Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., Cum Laude, 1995). Law Review 1994-1995. Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney 1995-1999. LaPorte County Deputy Public Defender 2000 to present.
Member
LaPorte County, Lake County, Illinois State, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
Civil and Criminal Litigation, Personal Injury Law, Traffic Law, Creditor/Debtor Rights, Employment Law, and Medical Malpractice Law.
Christopher L. Willoughby
Christopher L. Willoughby, Born Michigan City, Indiana, July 17, 1970; admitted to bar, 2002, Indiana and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Education
North Central College (B.A., 1994); Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.,2001). Phi Delta Phi.
Member
LaPorte County, Porter County, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas
Estate Planning, Probate Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, Municipal Law, Zoning Law, and Commercial Law.
David K. Payne
David K. Payne, Born LaPorte, IN, November 8, 1974. Admitted to Indiana Bar, 2007.
Education
Purdue University North Central (B.A. 1999), Indiana University Northwest (M.B.A. 2003),Valparaiso School of Law (J.D. 2007), LaPorte County Deputy Public Defender, 2009-Present.
Member
LaPorte County, Indiana State and American Bar Association
Practice Areas
Civil and Criminal Litigation, Traffic Law, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Personal Injury Law and Bankruptcy
Jack R. Walton
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Education
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Member
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Practice Areas
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Paralegal Staff
Braje, Nelson & Janes, LLP boasts an experienced paralegal staff. Assisting our attorneys prepare for hearings and trials, performing case research, and preparing legal documents, our paralegal staff provide invaluable legal support.
Our paralegal staff includes:
Patti L. Pishkur
Christina M. Tilden
Schedule a call with the attorney who best meets your legal needs: 219-872-2100.
