Portage, IN

Arman G. Sarkisian

Arman G. Sarkisian was inspired by his uncle to practice personal injury law, focusing on helping individuals manage the chaos of unfamiliar situations after an injury. He aims to ensure clients receive monetary benefits and provides guidance on the civil system, taking burdens off their shoulders so they can focus on recovery.

Michael D. Dobosz

Mr. Dobosz was born in East Chicago, Indiana on September 24th 1963. He graduated summa cum laude from East Tennessee State University in 1986 with a B.S. in Psychology, Political Science, and Criminal Justice. He earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University School of Law in 1989 and was admitted to the Indiana Bar the same year. He focuses primarily on personal injury cases, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, and automobile accidents, and also has extensive experience in estate planning, probate, elder law, real estate law, and corporate law. He has represented plaintiffs against state and county governments, doctors, nurses, hospitals, and insurance companies.

Walter F. Sandoval

Mr. Sandoval was born in Northwest Indiana and graduated from Portage High School in 1992. He obtained his bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in 1996. He earned his law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2002 and passed the Indiana and Illinois bar examinations. He is licensed to practice in Indiana, Illinois, and the federal courts. He is a member of the Lake County Bar Association (Board of Managers), Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and Illinois Bar Association.

Katherine S. Sarkisian

Katherine S. Sarkisian, known as Katie, is a Partner at Sarkisian, Sarkisian & Associates P.C., specializing in personal injury and nursing home litigation. She graduated cum laude from Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School in 2014 and is dedicated to advocating for seriously injured victims. Katie is an active member of several legal associations, including the Women's Lawyers Association, Porter County Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and American Association for Justice.

Kenneth B. Elwood

Ken Elwood has been a resident of Portage and Porter County, Indiana since the age of five. He graduated from Indiana University in 1991 from the Kelly School of Business with a B.S. and graduated from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1994. Attorney Elwood joined John Rhame in 1995 and became a partner with the firm of Rhame & Elwood, which was created in the year 2000. He has served as a Deputy Prosecutor and currently serves as a Porter County Chief Public Defender. He represents many institutional and governmental clients including NorthShore Health Centers, City of Portage, and Portage Township Schools. He concentrates his practice in personal injury, governmental representation, business and business litigation, and criminal law.

Daniel B. Vinovich

Mr. Vinovich was born in Newport, Rhode Island in 1965. He graduated from Purdue University in 1987 with a double major in Political Science and History. He received his law degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1990 and was admitted to practice law in Indiana and the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana the same year. He has extensive experience in injury claims and complex litigation, achieving multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. He is also a frequent lecturer and moderator at law-related conferences.

G. Kane Sarkisian

G. Kane Sarkisian has been practicing law for 6 years and has been part of the firm for over 15 years. He is passionate about advocating for injured clients, specializing in personal injury litigation. He graduated with honors from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2015 and gained courtroom experience through the Civil Law Clinic and clerking for the Chief Judge of the Civil Law Division in Cook County, IL. He prides himself on treating clients like family and helping the community.