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Jan Vetne

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Personal Injury

Language

English

About

I enjoy challenging my clients’ preconceived notions of who lawyers are and what lawyers do.Think lawyers only keep bankers’ hours? I've met with clients and witnesses before work, after work, and on weekends; their hours are my hours. Think lawyers only write unintelligible, impenetrable legalese? I write in plain English, and only plain English. Think lawyers are humorless? See if you can come up with a Monty Python quote I can’t identify by character, movie title, or television episode.I focus my practice on litigation and appeals. But unlike other litigators, I actually try cases. To juries. In fact, the Indiana Jury Verdict Reporter recognized me as Indiana’s most prolific civil trial lawyer in 2018 (and I was the runner-up in 2011).I represent insurance companies, businesses, and individuals in state, federal, and appellate courts. I have tried cases to verdict in many counties across northern Indiana, and have represented clients in administrative proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.Appellate work is one of my primary interests. I've argued cases before the Indiana Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. As a relatively new lawyer in 2001, my appellate advocacy garnered a commendation by the Indiana Court of Appeals in a published opinion.Outside the office, I enjoy thermophilic composting (I'm open to vermicom­posting but my wife put her foot down), David Foster Wallace’s hyper-literate essays (are there any other kind?),  and a good single-malt scotch (especially the Islay varieties).

Practices Areas

Litigation

Personal Injury

Employment and labor

Language

English

Contact

Jones Obenchain LLP202 S Michigan StPo Box 4577South Bend, IN, 46601-2021

Office: (574) 233-7330

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
May 27, 2021

When you have the misfortune of people taking advantage of others (and the system at large), it is a nerve wracking experience. In working with Tom, I was immediately eased and assured about how to deal with the circumstances and became well-informed about how to navigate an otherwise intimidating process of dealing with dishonest characters. Tom was efficient and he greatly reduced the stress of the situation by being a great coach for effectively resolving a frustrating situation. Listening to his advice every step of the way was the right thing to do. I appreciate him and recommend his services as trusted counsel.

Aline
April 15, 2021

Tom was very thorough and to the point. His supporting staff always kept me informed.

Alan
January 26, 2021

We were very satisfied with the over all work that the lawyer did to prepare and represent our company. We were truly appreciative of the ruling. We would use this company again.

Amy
July 8, 2020

Mr. Vetne went above and beyond to help me with a two year old lawsuit against me that had zero merit. I'm very happy with his constant communication with me through out the entire process. He impressed me with his knowledge and tenacity. Thanks again for the dismissal!

anonymous
February 29, 2020

Jan did an amazing job on my case. He kept me up to date with everything that was going on with my case. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!

Zachary
January 14, 2020

Handled my first deposition with Mr. Vetne, I was very nervous and once talking to him I was relieved and felt better about the situation I got myself into. Very thankful for the time and service.

anonymous
January 10, 2019

Was a pleasure to work with, thanks for your hard work And effort protecting me and my family

Abdul
August 2, 2018

He was very kind, and gave me an honest and good advice about my case which was in a different county. highly recommended.

Trevor
February 19, 2018

I was involved in a very serious car accident over 3 years ago and have had Tom with me every step of the way. I moved down to Georgia and he has always kept me in the know on everything. He has definitely kept the stress level significantly low for myself and my family by explaining things very carefully and providing nothing short of excellent advice. He will keep you up to date with everything that is going on so you’re never in the dark on anything. I would 100% recommend Tom to anyone I know that needs personal and proper representation!

Ivan
January 12, 2018

It was a pleasure working with you on this case. I will strongly recommended your services to other people in need.

anonymous
May 27, 2021

When you have the misfortune of people taking advantage of others (and the system at large), it is a nerve wracking experience. In working with Tom, I was immediately eased and assured about how to deal with the circumstances and became well-informed about how to navigate an otherwise intimidating process of dealing with dishonest characters. Tom was efficient and he greatly reduced the stress of the situation by being a great coach for effectively resolving a frustrating situation. Listening to his advice every step of the way was the right thing to do. I appreciate him and recommend his services as trusted counsel.

Aline
April 15, 2021

Tom was very thorough and to the point. His supporting staff always kept me informed.

Alan
January 26, 2021

We were very satisfied with the over all work that the lawyer did to prepare and represent our company. We were truly appreciative of the ruling. We would use this company again.

Amy
July 8, 2020

Mr. Vetne went above and beyond to help me with a two year old lawsuit against me that had zero merit. I'm very happy with his constant communication with me through out the entire process. He impressed me with his knowledge and tenacity. Thanks again for the dismissal!

anonymous
February 29, 2020

Jan did an amazing job on my case. He kept me up to date with everything that was going on with my case. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!

Zachary
January 14, 2020

Handled my first deposition with Mr. Vetne, I was very nervous and once talking to him I was relieved and felt better about the situation I got myself into. Very thankful for the time and service.

anonymous
January 10, 2019

Was a pleasure to work with, thanks for your hard work And effort protecting me and my family

Abdul
August 2, 2018

He was very kind, and gave me an honest and good advice about my case which was in a different county. highly recommended.

Trevor
February 19, 2018

I was involved in a very serious car accident over 3 years ago and have had Tom with me every step of the way. I moved down to Georgia and he has always kept me in the know on everything. He has definitely kept the stress level significantly low for myself and my family by explaining things very carefully and providing nothing short of excellent advice. He will keep you up to date with everything that is going on so you’re never in the dark on anything. I would 100% recommend Tom to anyone I know that needs personal and proper representation!

Ivan
January 12, 2018

It was a pleasure working with you on this case. I will strongly recommended your services to other people in need.

anonymous
May 27, 2021

When you have the misfortune of people taking advantage of others (and the system at large), it is a nerve wracking experience. In working with Tom, I was immediately eased and assured about how to deal with the circumstances and became well-informed about how to navigate an otherwise intimidating process of dealing with dishonest characters. Tom was efficient and he greatly reduced the stress of the situation by being a great coach for effectively resolving a frustrating situation. Listening to his advice every step of the way was the right thing to do. I appreciate him and recommend his services as trusted counsel.

Aline
April 15, 2021

Tom was very thorough and to the point. His supporting staff always kept me informed.

Alan
January 26, 2021

We were very satisfied with the over all work that the lawyer did to prepare and represent our company. We were truly appreciative of the ruling. We would use this company again.

Amy
July 8, 2020

Mr. Vetne went above and beyond to help me with a two year old lawsuit against me that had zero merit. I'm very happy with his constant communication with me through out the entire process. He impressed me with his knowledge and tenacity. Thanks again for the dismissal!

anonymous
February 29, 2020

Jan did an amazing job on my case. He kept me up to date with everything that was going on with my case. I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone!

Zachary
January 14, 2020

Handled my first deposition with Mr. Vetne, I was very nervous and once talking to him I was relieved and felt better about the situation I got myself into. Very thankful for the time and service.

anonymous
January 10, 2019

Was a pleasure to work with, thanks for your hard work And effort protecting me and my family

Abdul
August 2, 2018

He was very kind, and gave me an honest and good advice about my case which was in a different county. highly recommended.

Trevor
February 19, 2018

I was involved in a very serious car accident over 3 years ago and have had Tom with me every step of the way. I moved down to Georgia and he has always kept me in the know on everything. He has definitely kept the stress level significantly low for myself and my family by explaining things very carefully and providing nothing short of excellent advice. He will keep you up to date with everything that is going on so you’re never in the dark on anything. I would 100% recommend Tom to anyone I know that needs personal and proper representation!

Ivan
January 12, 2018

It was a pleasure working with you on this case. I will strongly recommended your services to other people in need.