Suzanne Philbrick

Suzanne Philbrick is a Chesterton attorney serving clients across Northwest Indiana, including Porter County, Lake County, LaPorte County, and nearby communities. Her practice at Suzanne Philbrick – Attorney at Law includes family law, wills and trusts, guardianship, probate, elder law, charitable organizations, small business matters, and legal research. She helps clients address sensitive legal issues with clear guidance, careful planning, and practical advocacy shaped by long experience, strong preparation, and close attention to detail in every matter.

Suzanne earned her J.D. with distinction from John Marshall Law School in 1976 and later received her LL.M. in Taxation, with distinction, from the same institution in 2000. She also completed track requirements in estate and personal financial planning and closely held businesses. This academic background supports her work in estate planning, tax concerns, family matters, probate issues, guardianship cases, and small business planning for individuals, families, and local organizations.

Suzanne is admitted to practice in Indiana, Illinois, and before the United States Supreme Court. Her professional affiliations include the Indiana State Bar Association, Porter County Bar Association, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and Northwest Indiana Adult Guardianship Services, Inc. She previously served as a Certified Family Law Specialist and as past president of the Porter County Bar Association, reflecting trusted professional standing among peers and clients alike statewide.

Suzanne Philbrick is also active in community service through organizations including Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry, Do Good Works, Inc., Duneland Kiwanis, and Northwest Indiana Adult Guardianship Services, Inc. She received the Athena Award in 2000, recognizing leadership and service. Clients value her blend of legal knowledge, tax training, and practical judgment when handling family, estate, guardianship, probate, elder law, and business matters with steady, reliable guidance and thoughtful care consistently.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Suzanne Philbrick, Attorney At Law
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Porter County Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Do Good Works, Inc.
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
• Board of Directors, Westchester Neighbors Food Pantry
• Member, Northwest Indiana Adult Guardianship Services, Inc. (NIAGS)

Licensed State

• Indiana
• Illinois

Education

• John Marshall Law School
  LL.M in Taxation
• John Marshall Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges