Otto Shragal, Personal Injury Attorney in Chesterton, Indiana
focused on Personal Injury and Product Liability
Chesterton, IN
Trusted personal injury attorney serving Chesterton.
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Otto Shragal is an attorney based in Chesterton, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Allen Law Group.
- Based in
- Chesterton, INDIANA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Personal Injury and Product Liability matters from Chesterton, INDIANA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Otto Shragal: Otto Shragal is an attorney based in Chesterton, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Allen Law Group.
Areas of practice
Otto's practice areas in Chesterton
Otto concentrates on personal injury and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Otto handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Personal Injury cases in Chesterton, Indiana
Otto takes personal injury matters in Chesterton, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Otto agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Chesterton, Indiana
Otto takes product liability matters in Chesterton, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Otto agrees to represent you.
Biography
Otto Shragal, personal injury attorney serving Chesterton
Otto Shragal is an attorney based in Chesterton, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury and Product Liability. Currently practicing at Allen Law Group. Otto works from Chesterton, Indiana and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Education
Trine University f/k/a Tri-State University (B.A. Psychology, 2001)
The John Marshall Law School (J.D., Cum Laude, December, 2004)The John Marshall Law Review Member and Associate Justice of The John Marshall Law School Moot Court Honors Board Member of The John Marshall Law School Trial Advocacy Honors Council Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity.
Admissions
Indiana Supreme Court; Illinois Supreme Court; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Services/Community Activities/Awards
2020-2021 Selection to Lawyers of Distinction State of Indiana
2018-2021 The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Indiana2016 Corp. America Legal Elite Award Recipient – Jobsite Accident Attorney – Chicagoland
2014 Top Lawyers in Illinois as ranked in American Lawyer Media
2012-2016 National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Attorney’s under the age of 40
Presentations / Publications
NBI (National Business Institute): Mini Med School for Attorneys; Pain and Suffering: What Attorneys Need to Know (October 1, 2021)
NBI (National Business Institute): Faculty speaker, Expert Witnesses: learning how to use the Indiana court rules to your advantage (August 28, 2019)
Presenter for “Civil Trial From Start to Finish” South Bend, Indiana (December 19, 2018)
Panel chair and moderator for “Injury Claims: Anatomy & Physiology in personal injury litigation made simple seminar” Indianapolis Indiana (October 31, 2017)
NBI (National Business Institute): Faculty speaker National Business Institute Proving Pain & Suffering in Personal Injury Litigation (September 22, 2016)
NBI (National Business Institute): Faculty Speaker, Representing Your Client in Federal Court (April 28, 2016)NBI (National Business Institute): Guest Speaker, legal ethics: top challenges (December 17, 2015)
NBI (National Business Institute): Advanced Civil Litigation Skills (Sept. 24-25, 2015)NBI (National Business Institute): Seminar on Calculating Medical Damages in Injury Litigation (June 19, 2015)
NBI (National Business Institute): Advanced issues in personal injury litigation (December 16-17, 2014)
NBI (National Business Institute): Legal ethics of evidence (December 15, 2014)
NBI (National Business Institute): Guest Speaker and presentation Hearsay, Email, Busines Records and Social Media Evidence (August 22, 2014)
NBI (National Business Institute): Guest Speaker and presentation Sophisticated Deposition Strategies (October 3
How Otto handles personal injury matters
Education Trine University f/k/a Tri-State University (B.A. Psychology, 2001) The John Marshall Law School (J.D., Cum Laude, December, 2004)The John Marshall Law Review Member and Associate Justice of The John Marshall Law School Moot Court Honors Board Member of The John Marshall Law School Trial Advocacy Honors Council Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity. Admissions Indiana Supreme Court; Illinois…
The kind of cases Otto takes
Otto reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury and product liability matters in Chesterton and the surrounding Indiana area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Otto studied and practices
University of Illinois Chicago
J.D. · 2005
Otto studied at J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago.
Law school and academic background
Otto completed J.D. in University of Illinois Chicago. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Otto runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Otto's legal honors and published work
Otto has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026).
Locations
Otto Shragal's office in Chesterton
Otto's primary office is at 501 Allen Court, Chesterton, Indiana, 46304. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Otto Shragal
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Otto Shragal — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Otto usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Otto charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Otto's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Otto will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Chesterton, Indiana
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Otto
Otto discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Otto confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Otto's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Otto Shragal
How much does it cost to hire Otto for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Otto walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Otto offer a free consultation?
Otto charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Otto's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Otto's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Indiana typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Otto gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Otto take my case if I'm outside Chesterton?
Otto is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Otto will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Otto?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Otto will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Otto accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Otto's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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