With more than 500 people in attendance, Dana Rifai, to thunderous applause, was recognized as the "Up and Coming" 2013 Influential Woman of the Year in Law at the 2013 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana event. We are very proud of Dana and regard this award as well-deserved. Congratulations Dana!
Dana Rifai Named a Finalist for Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards
Dana Rifai has been named a finalist for the 2013 Influential Women of Northwest Indiana Awards. A total of 90 finalists were chosen from Northwest Indiana. The Awards Banquet will be taking place on May 23rd at Avalon Manor in Merrillville.
The 2013 Nominations for Influential Women of Northwest Indiana
Jury Verdict Featured in DRI's The Voice Newsletter
Robert F. Parker's recent jury verdict was featured in DRI's Newsletter, The Voice, under the "And The Defense Wins" section in their May 8, 2013 edition.
DRI member Robert F. Parker, a partner in the Merrillville, Indiana, firm of Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP, recently obtained a jury verdict for the defendant in a medical malpractice trial in Crown Point, Indiana. The case was brought by the family of a 74-year-old patient of the defendant cardiologist, who was treated with Coumadin for his atrial fibrillation, and subsequently died of an intracranial hemorrhage. The family alleged that the cardiologist failed to monitor the patient’s coagulation status properly by frequent blood tests.

Firm Featured In News Broadcast on Lakeshore Public Television
Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP was featured on Lakeshore Public Television's Lakeshore News Tonight's 6pm and 10pm broadcasts on May 6th, 2013 for is food and fund raising success for The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana in the Indiana Attorney General's March Against Hunger.
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Attorney General Greg Zoeller Presented Trophy To BCC
Attorney General Greg Zoeller presented the General’s Cup to BCC for winning the large firm division of the March Against Hunger. Attorney General Zoeller commended the firm for its efforts, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit.



