Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Northwest Indiana Legal Partner
Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP has served as a trusted legal partner in Northwest Indiana since 1988, built upon the combined heritage of two of the region's oldest law firms. Our attorneys deliver comprehensive civil legal services across diverse practice areas including business law, litigation, estate planning, and immigration, serving clients ranging from corporations to individuals. We maintain a steadfast commitment to community leadership, demonstrated through active participation in bar associations and initiatives that enhance the quality of life in Northwest Indiana. Our practice emphasizes value-added legal solutions through a combination of tradition and innovation, aligning our professional judgment with clients' strategic objectives. With offices in Merrillville and Valparaiso, we combine deep local knowledge with the capability to handle matters statewide and beyond.The firm consistently receives recognition as the best law firm in multiple categories by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine, reflecting our dedication to excellence and client service. Our litigation team employs alternative fee arrangements to align with client needs, while our estate planning practice helps clients organize their affairs to minimize tax liabilities and ensure their intentions are honored. We maintain specialized expertise in employment law, receivership services, and commercial litigation, with attorneys trained in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. Our community-focused approach extends to pro bono work and civic engagement, ensuring we fulfill both professional and personal aspects of legal representation.
Services
Business Litigation
Immigration Services
Estate Planning
Commercial Services
Receivership Services
Employment Law
Civil Litigation
Mediation Arbitration
Personal Legal Services
Taxation Law
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- Established in 1988 with heritage from Northwest Indiana's oldest law firms
- Recognized as Best Law Firm by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine
- Experienced in alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation
- Specialized expertise in receivership services and business litigation
- Community leadership through civic engagement and bar association participation
Services
Business Litigation
Our firm represents businesses in commercial disputes across state and federal courts. We specialize in business acquisitions, contracts, healthcare regulations, and real estate litigation. Our attorneys employ alternative fee arrangements to align costs with client objectives. We provide strategic counsel for resolving disputes through mediation or trial, serving clients from initial consultation through appeals process.
Immigration Services
The Immigration Law Center handles citizenship, deportation defense, employment visas, and family immigration cases. We offer consultations in Merrillville and Chicago, guided by experienced immigration attorneys. Our services include work authorization compliance and immigration policy counseling for businesses requiring specialized workforce solutions.
Estate Planning
We assist clients with wills, trusts, and estate administration to minimize tax liabilities and ensure asset distribution according to wishes. Our practice covers Medicaid planning, guardianships, and veterans' disability benefits. We create customized plans for individuals and families to organize affairs and protect dependents through comprehensive legal documentation.
Receivership Services
Our team provides court-appointed receivership services for financial disputes and insolvency cases. We specialize in preserving and distributing assets during business transitions or real estate foreclosures. The practice helps creditors and stakeholders navigate complex legal processes while maintaining compliance with judicial requirements and protecting stakeholder interests.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Certified mediators handle civil litigation, business transactions, and domestic relations cases through court-approved ADR processes. We offer pre-suit mediation options and follow Indiana Supreme Court guidelines for alternative dispute resolution. Our services reduce litigation costs while maintaining legal protections through structured negotiation frameworks.
People
Terence M. Austgen
Attorney
Experienced in business litigation and receivership services, Terence brings decades of legal practice to complex commercial disputes and court-appointed asset management cases.
Christian W. Bartholomew
Attorney
Specializes in estate planning and business law, helping clients organize financial affairs while advising corporations on regulatory compliance and transactional matters.
Bryan E. Bott
Attorney
Focuses on litigation services, with notable successes in appellate advocacy and employment law disputes, combining trial experience with strategic settlement approaches.
George W. Carberry
Founding Partner
As one of the firm's founders, George established the practice's core values of client commitment and community service, mentoring generations of Northwest Indiana attorneys.
Kevin E. Steele
Attorney
Recognized for business litigation expertise, Kevin recently secured appellate victories for financial institutions while maintaining a focus on commercial dispute resolution.
Questions
What legal services does Burke Costanza & Carberry offer?
We provide business law, litigation, estate planning, immigration, receivership services, employment law, and alternative dispute resolution methods across Northwest Indiana.
In which areas do you practice law?
Our primary service areas include Merrillville and Valparaiso, Indiana, with additional statewide and select national capabilities in specific practice areas.
What makes your firm unique?
We combine 35+ years of Northwest Indiana legal heritage with modern approaches, recognized as Best Law Firm by local business publications for multiple practice areas.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, our attorneys are trained in mediation and arbitration services for various disputes, aligning with Indiana Supreme Court's ADR guidelines.
