About
Charles F.G. Parkinson is a Chesterton attorney at Harris Welsh & Lukmann, representing Indiana clients in business representation, labor and employment law, municipal law, real estate, and trial practice matters. He helps businesses, public entities, property owners, employers, and individuals address legal issues involving transactions, disputes, governance, workplace concerns, and litigation. His practice emphasizes practical judgment, organized preparation, and responsive guidance for clients facing important legal decisions across Porter County and surrounding communities today statewide.
Mr. Parkinson earned his B.S. from Grand Valley State College in 1987 and his M.A. from Western Michigan University in 1991. He later earned his J.D., cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1998. His education supports a practice grounded in research, analysis, advocacy, and careful communication for matters involving business operations, employment questions, municipal concerns, real estate rights, and courtroom disputes in Indiana legal matters for local clients.
Mr. Parkinson is admitted before the Indiana Supreme Court and the US District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Since entering practice, he has handled legal matters involving business clients, employment issues, municipal representation, property concerns, and litigation strategy. His experience allows him to evaluate risks, prepare documents, negotiate practical solutions, and represent clients when disputes require formal advocacy in court or administrative settings statewide today successfully locally.
Charles F.G. Parkinson has practiced in Chesterton since 2001 and serves as a partner, according to his official profile. He has also volunteered for a variety of boards and causes throughout Porter County, reflecting strong local commitment. Clients rely on his broad practice background, steady communication, and practical approach when legal matters require careful planning, strong documents, clear advice, or determined representation in negotiations, hearings, or litigation today, consistently statewide.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Harris Welsh & Lukmann
- Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Indiana
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Western Michigan University
Master of Arts - Grand Valley State College
Bachelor of Science
Awards & Badges

- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Limited Liability Company (LLC)
- Tax
- Discrimination
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual Harassment
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Medical Malpractice
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium
- Construction & Development
- Land Use & Zoning
- Residential Real Estate
- Appeals
- Litigation
- Insurance Claims
- State, Local & Municipal




