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David Stephen Gladish is a seasoned attorney based in Highland, Indiana, with extensive experience in General Practice, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury law. A lifelong resident of Lake County, Indiana, David graduated from Munster High School in 1987 and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, graduating Cum Laude from Calumet College of St. Joseph in 1991. His academic excellence earned him recognition as a member of Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges as well as the title of Outstanding Criminal Justice Graduate. Following graduation, David began his legal career as a probation officer for the Hammond City Court, securing his law license in August 1992 after passing the Indiana State Bar Examination. He then obtained his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1995. David successfully passed both the Indiana and Illinois Bar Examinations on his first attempt, demonstrating his legal acumen and commitment to excellence. David is licensed to practice law in Indiana and Illinois and is a proud member of several prestigious organizations, including the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Lake County Bar Association, East Chicago Bar Association, and Delta Theta Phil Law Fraternity. His credentials allow him to represent clients in all courts of Indiana and Illinois, as well as in the United States District Courts for both districts in Indiana and Illinois, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Specializing in injury/wrongful death, medical malpractice, and civil rights cases, David has earned numerous accolades throughout his career. He has been recognized as a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist since 2002 by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been consistently named a member of Indiana Super Lawyers since 2010 in the area of Personal Injury – Plaintiff. Additionally, he is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been ranked among the Top 100 Indiana Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. In addition to his legal practice, David is committed to community engagement. Since 2000, he has served as an Adjunct Professor teaching Legal Writing and Research at Calumet College of St. Joseph. He is also a legal commentator on WJOB 1230 and has contributed legal articles to the Calumet Press Newspaper. David actively writes a weekly blog covering recent decisions from the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals. His service extends to various advisory boards, including the Towle Community Theater and the South Shore Arts Foundation, further underscoring his commitment to the community.

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