Natalie Shrader

Natalie Shrader is an Indiana trial attorney at Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP, whose practice includes employment law, insurance defense, mediation, personal injury litigation, products liability, business and commercial litigation, arbitration, and appeals. She regularly appears in state and federal court and represents clients in matters requiring careful preparation, persuasive advocacy, and practical risk analysis. Her defense litigation work has also been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2019, reflecting strong professional standing and trust among peers.

Natalie earned her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1994 and her B.A. in Psychology from Purdue University in 1990. Her education prepared her for a litigation career focused on analysis, courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and client counseling. This background supports her ability to evaluate complex claims, explain legal options clearly, and guide clients through employment, insurance, personal injury, and commercial disputes with steady professional judgment in civil courtrooms.

Natalie is admitted to practice before the Indiana Bar, the US District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Her practice is concentrated in employment defense litigation and counseling, insurance defense litigation, mediation, and personal injury litigation. These admissions and practice areas support her ability to manage cases in both trial and appellate settings with care and precision.

Natalie Shrader is also active in civic affairs and community service. She served for many years as president of the Montessori Children’s Schoolhouse and is the immediate past board president of Tradewinds Services, Inc. Clients value Natalie for her courtroom experience, practical communication, and disciplined approach to litigation, mediation, appeals, employment defense, insurance defense, personal injury, products liability, and business dispute matters across Indiana courts and communities statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Valparaiso University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Purdue University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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