About Us
Bringing Justice and Compassion to Your Legal Journey
Ed Chester is a third-generation lawyer. Above is his grandfather, Willard Chester, Sr.
Effective Representation For Those Who Need It Most
At Chester Law Office, we are committed to helping the underdogs. Ed Chester and Laura Ezzell became attorneys to advocate and fight for those who need it most: people who have been injured or who have lost loved ones and are entitled to compensation.
Those people cannot do this on their own. Fighting giant insurance companies and enormous corporations is a daunting and overwhelming task unless you level the playing field with experienced personal injury lawyers. From our offices in Elkhart, Indiana, Ed Chester and Laura Ezzell are dedicated to helping you. They stand ready and willing to serve as your advocates.
The Local Firm Committed To You And Your Family
Injury victims need a fierce ally in prosecuting personal injury and wrongful death claims. Our lawyers have concentrated their practice in Elkhart for over 35 years. We are proud to be a local firm that helps our community in the best way we know how. We are committed to providing the hard work necessary to make your case successful. We are approachable, accessible, and provide personalized service to meet your needs. Ed Chester and Laura Ezzell work for you, and they will always be there to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and help you get through the most difficult time of your life.
Our firm understands how important your case is to you and your family. We will do whatever is necessary to be your best advocate. If that means trying your case to verdict before a jury of your peers, we are ready to do it. Unlike law firms you regularly see on television, we do not handle hundreds or even thousands of cases at a time. Chester Law Office is not a personal injury mill designed to generate profits. We approach each attorney-client relationship as our ethical requirements demand: with the best interests of each and every client at the forefront of everything we do.
Ed Chester
Education
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
- J.D. with honors - 1980
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- B.A. - 1975
Bar Admission
- Indiana, 1980
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1980
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2016
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, 2010
Representative Cases
Santini v. Consolidated Rail Corp., 505 N.E.2d 832 (Ind. Ct. App. 1987)
- Captain & Co., Inc. v. Stenberg, 505 N.E.2d 88 (Ind. Ct. App. 1987)
- P.B. v. T.D., 561 N.E.2d 749 (Ind. 1990)
- Landis v. Landis, 664 N.E.2d 754 (Ind. Ct. App. 1996)
- GEICO Insurance Co. v. Coyne, 7 N.E.3d 300 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014)
- Parkview Hospital, Inc. v. Frost, 52 N.E.3d 804 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016)
References
- 1st Source Bank
Past Positions
- Elkhart County, Indiana, Deputy Prosecting Attorney, 1980 to 1983
- Elkhart County, Indiana, Public Defender, 1983 to 1984
Professional Associations
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Director Emeritus and Sustaining Member
- American Association for Justice, Sustaining Member, Present
- Elkhart City Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member
Practice Areas
- Car Crashes
- Motorcycle Collisions
- Trucking Accidents
- Drunk Driving Injuries
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Nursing Home Injuries
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Wrongful Death
Laura Ezzell
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law, Valparaiso, Indiana
- J.D. - 2002
- Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
- B.A. - 1986
Bar Admission
Indiana, 2003
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana 2003
Representative Cases
- Parkview Hospital, Inc. v. Frost, 52 N.E.3d 804 (Ind. Ct. App. 2016)
Pro-Bono Activities
- Board of Directors, The Samaritan Center
Professional Associations
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Director and Sustaining Member
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Elkhart City Bar Association, Member
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member
Practice Areas
- Car Crashes
- Motorcycle Collisions
- Trucking Accidents
- Drunk Driving Injuries
- Bicycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Brain Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Nursing Home Injuries
- Slips, Trips and Falls
- Wrongful Death
- Estate Administration
Contact Our Office
Choose Chester Law Office to be your advocate and guide in handling your personal injury or wrongful death case. We are a local firm committed to helping our fellow residents get the best possible representation that is professional, efficient, and personal. Schedule a free initial consultation with us today by calling 574-584-3839. You can also get in touch via email.
We represent clients throughout Northern Indiana and especially in Elkhart County.
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