Honors and Awards: Thomas Rucinski was listed in "The Best Lawyers in America 2008" (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., Aiken, S.C.) in the field of Family Law., 2008

Special Licenses/Certifications: Mr. Rucinski is a licensed pilot. His knowledge of the Federal Aviation Agency and the National Transportation Safety Board provide him with additional tools with which to handle aviation related matters.

Bar/Professional Activity: Indiana State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and the Lake County Bar Association Family Law Section.

Pro bono/Community Service: Mr. Rucinski participates in the ProBono Program in Northwest Indiana. In addition, he has provided legal expertise to churches in the area. He was also lead counsel in establishing an elected School Board for the Town of Munster.

Verdicts and Settlements: Three of Tom's cases have set legal precedent in Indiana: (1) In Re the Paternity of Bueller, 576 N.E. 2d 1354 deals with the issue of voluntary underemployment; (2) In Re Gnerlich v. Gnerlich, 538 N.E. 2d 285, deals with disability payments being included in the marital estate and thereby available as a divisible asset;  (3) Baxendale v. Raich deals with the relocation of an eleven year old child from Northwest Indiana to Minneapolis. (To view Tom's successful oral argument before the Indiana Supreme Court, go to: www.in.gov, go to Judiciary/Oral Arguments, November 8, 2007, Baxendale v. Raich.)   Mr. Rucinski was also counsel in the following Appellate cases: Milligan v. Milligan, 365 N.E. 2d 1244;  Clark v. State of Indiana, 465 N.E. 2d 1090;  Simpson v. Simpson, 650 N.E. 2d 333;  Maloblocki v. Maloblocki, 646 N.E. 2d 358;  Terpstra v. Terpstra, 588 N. E. 2d 592

Representative Clients: Mr. Ruckinski has represented clients in divorce cases throughout Indiana, including: Hammond, Gary, East Chicago, Crown Point, Valparaiso, Kentland, Rensselaer and Michigan City and is available to represent clients in divorce cases in Lake Couty, Porter County, LaPorte County, Jasper County, and Newton County, Indiana.  Mr. Rucinski also devotes a significant amount of time to Personal Injury and Wrongful Death cases, where he has obtained favorable recoveries for clients against local and state governments, corporations, doctors and dentists.

Educational Background: Indiana University Business School, B.S.Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D.