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Who We Are

Thomas R. Benton

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Education

Rutgers University School of Law, Juris Doctor – 2013

Indiana University, Master of Arts, Economics – 2010

Ball State University, Bachelor of Science, Political Science – 2007

Experience

Allen Law Group – 2023-Present

Cassiday Schade – 2020-2023

Allen Law Group – 2015-2020

Judicial Law Clerk, Porter Superior Court – 2014-2015

Admissions

United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Supreme Court of Indiana

Supreme Court of Illinois

Presentations and Publications

Construction and Premises Liability: Discovery Through Trial: Hospital Liens and Workers Compensation Liens, ICLEF, Indianapolis, IN (December 9, 2025)

Plaintiff’s Personal Injury: Advanced Practice (December 17, 2019)

Wrongful Death Litigation: Start-to-Finish (December 5, 2019)

Wrongful Death Cases, ITLA, Indianapolis, IN (November 2, 2018)

Professional Association Membership and Recognition

  • Lake County Bar Association
  • Super Lawyers Rising Star 2023

Meet Our Attorneys

Kenneth J. Allen

Trial Attorney and Principal
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Bryan L. Bradley

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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David W. Conover

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Otto J. Shragal

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Andrew T. Tkacs, II

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Jack A. Kramer

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Christopher Hansen

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Ryan D. O'Day

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Jeffrey L. Lund

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Paige A. Gurley

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Indiana and Illinois
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Justin P. Forkner

Appellate Attorney
Admitted in Indiana
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Jeffrey J. Kroll

Trial Attorney
Admitted in Illinois
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Contact Us

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to the wrongful acts of another, then you may have a legal claim for damages as well as the right to justice against the wrongdoer and you are welcomed to contact the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland personal injury lawyers at Allen Law Group to schedule a free initial legal consultation.