Michael Eugene Polen Jr.

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Michael Eugene Polen Jr.

also known as Michael E. Polen Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 21 years

Car accident Lawyer at Dyer, IN
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Litigation ... +2 more

275 Joliet Street, Suite 330, Dyer, IN

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

When somebody is injured in a car crash, the effects can be overwhelming: personal injuries, unpaid medical bills, lost wages, depression, forced life changes. They not only affect the injured person, but they also affect families, co-workers, and friends. Insurance companies often try to blame the injured person so that they can settle their claim for less money than it is worth. We help injured clients make sure they are treated fairly and with respect.

15 years

30%
Litigation 20%

Often times an insurance company refuses to resolve a claim for a fair amount. This results in a case having to be litigated. Simply put, this means a lawsuit must be filed. Michael and the attorneys at Rubino Ruman have litigated numerous cases in Indiana and Illinois to help injured clients in protecting their rights.

15 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

15 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

Losing a family member or loved one is something that we wish nobody has to ever endure. The loss is devistating, both emotionally and financially.

15 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 21 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2004

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rubino, Ruman, Crosmer, Smith, Sersic & Polen

275 Joliet Street, Suite 330, Dyer, IN, 46311

rubinoruman.com/law-firm-profile/attorneys/michael-e-polen/

Online Presence

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Michael Eugene Polen Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Usman | January 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Case

Mike and his team were very effective in handling our wrongful death case regarding my late father. My family and I had worked with Mike over the past few years on our lawsuit against multiple defendants including a large entity. He was very successful in taking thorough depositions, interviewing exp...erts & witnesses, and reconstructing scenes/events surrounding the accident. My family and I had a very positive experience with Mike and a successful outcome that has helped to bring closure for a great loss we have endured. I highly recommend Mike and his law firm.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Effective

Mr. Polens business like manner and sticking to detail showed the jury clearly there's only one decision to make and that was in my favor. He was ready to answer any question I had in terms I understood . I can't thank him enough.

Posted by Janet | July 20, 2012 | Wrongful Death

Excellent Attorney

Mike Polen has been working on the wrongful death of my husband for the past 4 years. He is a compassionate, honest and sincere lawyer who obtained great results for the case he handled for me. I would highly recommend Mike Polen as he is a hard-working lawyer who could be trusted to obtain the be...st results possible in any case.

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Ronald Layer

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a very effective trial lawyer. He has mastered the ability to bring today's technology successfully into the courtroom for trial."

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Terrence Rubino

Wrongful death lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Dugan

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, Rubino, Ruman, Crosmer & Polen

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk, Lake Superior Court Room Number Five

1990 - 2003

Accident Reconstructionist, Highland Police Department

Associations

2004 - Present

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Education

2004

Valparaiso University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Calumet College of St. Joseph

BS - Bachelor of Science

2000

Callumet College of St. Joseph

BS

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