Chad W. Nally
Partner
nally@bcclegal.com
t. (219) 769-1313 x139
f. (219) 769-6806
Merrillville Office
9191 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
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Biography
Chad Nally is a Partner at Burke Costanza & Carberry, LLP and a member of the firm’s litigation and business practice groups. Chad’s practice primarily focuses on representing both businesses and individuals in the areas of creditor’s rights, collections, commercial litigation, and Veteran VA Disability Appeals.
He is a member of the American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Porter County Bar Association and Lake County Bar Association. Chad has served on the Valparaiso YMCA Board of Directors and is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Valparaiso.
Chad is a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana. After High School he enlisted in the United States Air Force and spent time stationed throughout the United States and Kuwait. While enlisted, Chad earned his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Great Falls. Chad chose to return to Northwest Indiana and continue his education earning his law degree from Valparaiso University.
Practices
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial & Consumer Collections
- Bankruptcy Protecting Creditor’s Rights
- Consumer & Commercial Foreclosure
- Veteran VA Disability Appeals
- Housing Discrimination
- Residential Evictions
Education
Valparaiso University Law School, 2010
Juris Doctor
University of Great Falls, 2007
B.A.
Admissions
- Indiana Bar
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
Chad W. Nally News & Articles
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Seventh Circuit Overturns 39-Year-Old Bankruptcy Precedent Defining “Transfer”
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