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Melanie M. Dunajeski 
Hammond, Indiana
phone (219) 933-6200
fax (219) 933-6201
email Email Me

Melanie M. Dunajeski is the trusted advisor of business owners, insurance companies and individuals. With a focus on Employment Law and Insurance Coverage disputes, Melanie resolves disputed and litigated matters including discrimination, wage and hour, wrongful discharge, ADA, FLMA and retaliation. Her 23 years of insurance claim litigation experience give her valuable insight into coverage opinions under a variety or coverage forms. She also assists insurers in the investigation of suspicious or disputed claims, including managing examinations under oath and declaratory judgment actions. She practices in the state and federal courts of both Indiana and Illinois, as well as in the administrative agencies of the same including the EEOC, the Indiana Civil Rights Commission and the Illinois Civil Rights Commission.

Melanie M. Dunajeski concentrates in employment and insurance coverage law litigation.  E-mail Melanie at mdunajeski@bkslegal.com.

Certification
         
SPHR Certification, Phi Delta Phi

Bar Admissions:
Indiana, 1984
Illinois, 1986
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Education:
Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1984
J.D.


DePauw University, 1979
B.A.


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Indiana State Bar Association
Chair, Editorial Board, 1999-2000 Chair, Litigation Section, 2000-2001


Indiana State Bar, 2003
Budget


Chicago Bar Association
Member


Lake County Bar Association
Member


Defense Research Institute
Member


The Executives Council, 1999 - 2006
Board of Directors


Birth Information:
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Attorney Profiles
Office Location:

Beckman, Kelly & Smith

5920 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, Indiana 46320
Phone: 219.933.6200
Fax: 219.933.6201
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Beckman, Kelly & Smith, in Hammond, IN, serves clients throughout the entire state of Indiana, including Gary, East Chicago, Portage, Merrillville, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Munster, Schererville, Highland, Whiting, Michigan City, Hammond, Crown Point, La Porte, South Bend, Elkhart, Lafayette, Lake County, Porter County, La Porte County, St. Joseph County, and Elkhart County.

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