David C. Van Gilder
Partner
Location:
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Phone:
260-440-7261
888-731-1013
888-731-1013
Fax:
260-969-5361
E-mail:
David is a counselor and litigator for individuals and small businesses over a wide range of legal matters. His particular focus is to protect existing natural and cultural areas of value for future generations through land use planning and enforcement of environmental laws. David also represents persons who have been injured at work or through the negligence of others, especially in difficult cases. David serves on numerous environmental and social services boards and is active in the governance and missions of his church.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Environmental Law
- Zoning & Administrative
- Worker's Compensation
- Small Business Corporate
- Wills & Estates
Litigation Percentage
- 50% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia, 1983
- Indiana, 1990
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1990
Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. - 1983
- Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
- B.S. - 1980
- Major: Environmental Studies
Representative Clients
- City of New Haven, Indiana
- ACRES Land Trust
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Association for Justice, 1990 - Present
- Allen County Bar Association, Past President, 1990
Pro Bono Activities
- Allen County Bar Association Pro Bono Section, 1990
- Director, Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, 2001 - Present
