Do I Need An Indiana Or Illinois Lawyer? We Can Help You Decide

Injured in Illinois, but live in Indiana, or vice-versa? Do you need an Indiana or Illinois attorney?

At Schlyer & Associates, the Aggressive Trial Lawyers, all of our attorneys are licensed both in Indiana and Illinois. Our firm has handles both small and multi-million dollar cases in both states.

If you have suffered an injury in Illinois, but live in Indiana, or vice-versa, we can determine which court would give you the best results.

Here are a few situations in which the experience at Schlyer & Associates can help you after you have been injured in a collision.

Example #1: You are riding your motorcycle down Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, when a semi-truck from Indiana negligently crashes into your motorcycle. As a result of that crash, you are injured. Schlyer & Associates can help you.

Example # 2: You live in the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. On your way to your school in Hammond, Indiana, an Acme Corporation (an Illinois Corporation) truck swerves into your path and hits your vehicle head-on. As a result of the accident, you suffered injuries. Schlyer & Associates can you help you get the compensation you deserve.

Every personal injury accident is unique. For some, it may be better to sue in Indiana. For others, filing a lawsuit in Illinois will maximize your recovery. Schlyer & Associates has the experience and knowledge to help you through this difficult time.

Schlyer & Associates has been practicing in Indiana and Illinois since 1988. We are a unique law firm that has the experience and knowledge to get you the compensation you deserve in either state. If you have been injured in an auto crash, truck collision, motorcycle crash, or any other kind of accident, please do not hesitate to call Schlyer & Associates or contact us online.

chlyer & Associates Can Help You File an Affordable Bankruptcy

Many people have struggled financially and have had to make the decision to file an Affordable Bankruptcy. Remember, you are not alone and at Schlyer & Associates, you will not be judged or be made to feel embarrassed.  We are here to help.  We are a debt relief agency.

Please call the Northwest Indiana law firm of Schlyer & Associates at (219) 757-0225 to set up your free bankruptcy consultation with one of our Affordable Bankruptcy attorneys.  Dealing with financial difficulties can be a stressful time on you and your loved ones.   We will help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.

I do not live near your office, can you still represent me?

Absolutely.  You can live just about anywhere and we can still represent you.  However, most of our clients do live near our office. The lawyers at Schlyer & Associates routinely represents clients that live in Lake County or Porter County, Indiana, including the communities of Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores as well as in the greater Chicago, Illinois area.  It does not matter if your case is from Indiana or Illinois, since many of the attorneys at Schlyer & Associates are licensed in both in Indiana and Illinois.

Where Can I Find the law office of Schlyer & Associates?

We are located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana   46410.  We are conveniently located near the intersection of Broadway and U.S. 30 in Merrillville, Indiana, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Call us today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule your free meeting with an Affordable Bankruptcy lawyer.

Posted by Schlyer & Associates

200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225

Do You Need To File An Affordable Bankruptcy? We Can Help.

Northwest Indiana Bankruptcy Attorney Discusses Basics for Filing an Affordable Bankruptcy


Schlyer & Associates, a law firm in Northwest, Indiana can help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.   We help people file bankruptcy in Lake County and Porter County, Indiana.

Which type of Affordable Bankruptcy is right for you?


Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
There are two basic types of bankruptcy available for people (not corporations).  A Chapter 7 is a liquidation of all unsecured debt with the option of retaining or returning secured property. That sounds very impressive and lawyer-like doesn’t it?  To say it another way, in a Chapter 7 you list all the debt you owe and you can keep the debt you decide to pay for, like a house or a car.  The other debts, like credit cards, medical bills, signature loans, payday loans and mail order things, are discharged (or forgiven)  and you would never have to pay those debts. If you decide you cannot afford to keep your house or a car, you have the option of giving the property back and owing that creditor nothing.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
A Chapter 13 is a reorganization of debt, a lot like credit counseling without the late fees, interest and collections.  In a Chapter 13 we put together a budget based on your net income and your everyday routine living expenses (not including your debts, mortgage or car payments).  This formula gives us an excess amount of income available for repayment of your debts.  Once we agree this figure is accurate, we file your bankruptcy and that amount is paid to a trustee on a monthly basis and he pays your debts for you.  He will focus first on secured debts, like a mortgage and cars. If he has money left over he will then make a distribution to your unsecured creditors.  While you bankruptcy is pending creditors cannot attempt to collect the debt.  At the end of your Chapter 13, your unsecured debts would be discharged and you would go back to making your mortgage payment.

Schlyer & Associates Can Help You File an Affordable Bankruptcy
Many people have struggled financially and have had to make the decision to file bankruptcy.  Remember, you are not alone and at Schlyer & Associates, you will not be judged or be made to feel embarrassed.  We are here to help.

If you live in the communities of f Hammond, East Chicago, Gary, Whiting Munster, Griffith, Highland, Dyer, St. John, Schererville, Cedar Lake, Lake Station, Crown Point, Merrillville, Hobart, New Chicago, Lowell, Lake Dalecarlia, Winfield, Miller, Lake Village, Valparaiso, Hebron, Dune Acres, Kouts, Odgen Dunes, Chesterton, Town of Pines, Portage, Porter, Wheeler, South Haven or Beverly Shores we can help you file an Affordable Bankruptcy.

Please call our office today at (219) 757-0225 to schedule a free consultation with an affordable bankruptcy lawyer.  We are a debt relief agency.

We are conveniently located at 200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana  46410, across the street from the Merrillville Post Office, Cafe Fondue and the Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce office.

Posted by Attorney David R. Novak
200 West 80th Place, Merrillville, Indiana (219) 757-0225