Attorney Coleman’s Legal Credentials:
  Attorney Coleman is admitted to practice law before:      

• Indiana Supreme Court: 1983
• Northern Federal District of Indiana: 1983
• Southern Federal District of Indiana: 1983
• United States Court of Appeals, Seventh District: 1984
• Northern Federal District of Illinois: 1993

ALSO:

• Registered Family Law Mediator, ICLEF/Indiana Supreme Court: 1999
• Annual Attorney and Family Law Mediator Continuing Legal Education Participant
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
• Member, Porter County, Indiana Bar Association
• Member, Porter County, Indiana Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Member, Indiana Association of Mediators
  
• Life Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation

ARTICLES AUTHORED:

“The “Do’s and Don’t’s of the Initial Family Law Consultation”
December 27, 2017
FamilyBlawg.com
http://www.familyblawg.com/family-law/the-dos-and-donts-of-the-initial-family-law-consultation/
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“Indiana’s Parenting Time “Nightmare Before Christmas”
December 20, 2012
FamilyBlawg.com
http://www.familyblawg.com/family-law/indianas-parenting-time-nightmare-before-christmas/

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Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Indiana in 1983, Attorney Coleman has served as Temporary Judge, Judge Pro-Tem and Special Judge in all Porter County, Indiana Courts with emphasis in the Divorce Courts and Juvenile Court.

Attorney Coleman has served as a Guardian Ad Litem in over 125 cases in Porter, Lake, Jasper and La Porte Counties; for both children and adults.

Attorney Coleman has served as a Level III Parenting Time Coordinator in multiple high conflict and contested cases in Porter, Lake and La Porte Counties.

Attorney Coleman has served as a Family Law Mediator in over 150 cases since being certified through the Indiana Supreme Court and ICLEF in 1999.

Attorney Coleman has served as a Family Law Arbitrator in multiple custody, divorce, and other high conflict cases in Porter County, IN.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the recent and ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases resulting from the Delta and Omicron variants, all client meetings (with very limited exceptions) will be conducted virtually (via Zoom) or telephonic for your safety and the safety of those who work in our office. We are still requiring the use of a face coverings by visitors at all times while in our office, regardless of vaccination status. If you do not have a face covering, we will gladly provide you with one upon arrival. If this creates an issue for anyone, please let us know ASAP so other arrangements can be made. We are sorry for whatever inconvenience this may cause our clients and colleagues, but, in addition to your legal needs, everyone's safety and health is still our priority at this time.
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To schedule an appointment, please contact:
THE LAW OFFICES OF MARK WARREN COLEMAN AND ASSOCIATES
158 South Napoleon Street - Suite 301
Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
(219) 462-0562

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