Attorney John P. Bushemi led development of two (2) local solar energy generating facilities now operating in Griffith and East Chicago. Bushemi served as lead counsel for project zoning and regulatory permits approved by both communities. ...
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Million Dollar Settlement Won In Tavern Liability Case
John P. Bushemi won settlement of a tavern liquor liability case for a Merrillville man who suffered serious injuries as a passenger in a car crash. The passenger’s settlement exceeding $1,000,000 was paid by the insurance company for a local...
BCC Attorneys Work With Local Town on Blight Mitigation
Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP is proud to be working with the Town of Merrillville in its effort to address issues related to vacant and abandoned properties in the Town. Town Attorney John Bushemi has been working diligently to provide...
Won Jury Verdict for Municipality in Police Case
John P. Bushemi won a unanimous jury verdict in favor of the City of Hobart Police Department in a wrongful death lawsuit. The jury determined that a Hobart patrol officer was not at fault for the death of an innocent motorist which occurred...
Won Summary Judgment Twice for Municipal Client
John P. Bushemi has successfully won summary judgment for the City of Hobart in two recent lawsuits. In the first case, plaintiffs sued the city in Lake Superior Court for claims that the city was negligent in locating its skate park adjacent...
Successful Industrial Zoning Balances Economic Development Benefits With Environmental Protection
Zoning is the system of regulating the use of private land for the public benefit. Because industrial land uses have the greatest potential to impact public land, air and water resources, industrial zoning is often subject to critical...
Lake Court House Capital Campaign
Attorney John Bushemi has been named to the Lake Court House Foundation, Inc. Capital Campaign Committee. The committee is undertaking a two year drive to raise funds for current and ongoing repairs and restoration of the Old Lake County Court...
President of Andrean Foundation Board of Directors
Attorney John Bushemi has been elected President of the Andrean Foundation Board of Directors. The Andrean Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation started in 1972 to promote the development and operation of Andrean High School in...