Valparaiso, IN

Steven L. Langer

Steven L. Langer is a Partner at the Valparaiso office, bringing extensive experience practicing law since 1980. He focuses on plaintiff’s medical malpractice, personal injury, car and truck crashes, and complex litigation. He previously held the position of President at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA) and serves on both the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Attorney Langer enjoys a distinguished reputation, evidenced by his Martindale-Hubbell A.V. Preeminent rating. He has been consistently recognized for his excellence in law, having been selected as a Super Lawyer since 2008 and as a Trial Lawyer of the Year by the ITLA. His legal expertise is also recognized in the publication “The Best Lawyers in America” and he is listed among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers Association. A prolific writer, Steven has published numerous articles on medical malpractice and evidence and is a sought-after speaker on these topics.

Robert A. Langer

Robert A. Langer joined Langer & Langer with a practice focused on car-and-truck crash personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. He will practice at the firm’s Valparaiso office. Inspired by his personal journey overcoming dyslexia with his father's advocacy, he is committed to championing the rights of those unable to do so themselves. He represents patients and their loved ones who have endured harm due to medical malpractice and individuals who have been victims of road accidents. He is also a nationally ranked triathlete who competes for Team USA.

Jon F. Schmoll

Jon F. Schmoll is a trial lawyer who has tried, and continues to try, a wide variety of civil cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and holds the rank of Advocate in the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Leon Sarkisian

For more than 30 years, Leon Sarkisian has helped protect the rights of injured people, their families and the families of those who have lost loved ones as a result of the negligence of others. He received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University in 1978, graduating with honors, and graduated cum laude from the Indiana University Mauer School of Law in 1981. He is rated by Martindale-Hubbell as 'AV Preeminent' and by Super Lawyers as an 'Indiana Super Lawyer'. Leon is also a Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

David L. Hollenbeck

David L. Hollenbeck is an experienced practitioner and educator in Workers’ Compensation Law, with extensive experience representing a wide range of governmental entities, including the City of Valparaiso, the Regional Development Authority (RDA), and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC). He was named to the inaugural class of the American Bar Association (ABA) College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2007. He serves as an adjunct professor at Valparaiso University School of Law and is a founding member of the AAJ Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Injury Section. He has also served on the AAJ Workers’ Compensation Advisory Committee and the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy group, and was a faculty member for the Workers’ Compensation College of Industrial Boards and Commissions. Recognized for his excellence in the field, he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2000 and designated an Indiana Super Lawyer since 2005. Active in community affairs, Mr. Hollenbeck has served on governing boards of the Boys and Girls Club, Chamber of Commerce, and VU law and undergraduate alumni associations. He has been President of the Church Council, a school board member, and a basketball coach at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He has been practicing law at Blachly, Tabor, Bozik and Hartman since 1974. He received the Norman E Tufford Award from NIRPC in 2024 and the Indiana Area Council and the Indiana Alliance of Boys and Girls Club award for Outstanding Board Volunteer in 2015.

Robert F. Parker

Bob is an Of Counsel attorney at BCC. He is a 1974 honors graduate of the University of Notre Dame. He received his law degree with honors from Indiana University in Bloomington in 1977. Bob is admitted to practice before the Indiana Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, the Northern District of Illinois, the District of Colorado, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. His memberships include the American Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and the Indiana State Bar Association, where he has served three terms on the Board of Governors, and has previously served as Chairman of the Young Lawyers Section and Counsel to the President. In addition, Mr. Parker is a former President of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, having been honored as its Defense Lawyer of the Year in 1998. He is also a member of the Defense Research Institute, receiving DRI’s “Exceptional Performance Award” in 2003. Bob is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers as well as the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, two of the most exclusive and prestigious “invitation only” organizations for trial attorneys. He has been named a Diplomat of the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. He has previously served as an adjunct professor of law at the Valparaiso University School of Law, where he taught courses in Pretrial Skills and Trial Practice. Bob is resident in the firm’s Merrillville office, and his practice is concentrated in commercial, professional liability, and personal injury litigation. After 40 seasons officiating college and high school football, Bob now spends his Friday nights during the Fall observing and evaluating officials for the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

Don Wruck

Don Wruck is a founding partner and top-rated personal injury litigator with over two decades of experience. He is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, rated by SuperLawyers, A/V Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell, and a Perfect 10 'Excellent' in personal injury law by AVVO.