Background
Kowalik, James S. was born on November 23, 1950 in Lombard, Illinois, United States.
Kowalik, James S. was born on November 23, 1950 in Lombard, Illinois, United States.
Purdue University (Bachelor of Arts, with honors, 1972). Indiana University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1978). Law Clerk to Judge J. Robertson, Indiana Court of Appeals, 1978-1980.
Worked at Hostetler & Kowalik, Professional Corporation (Indianapolis, Indiana) specializing in Commercial, Bankruptcy, Debtors and Creditors Rights Law. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Indiana, United States. District Court, Southern District of Indiana and United States.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
1987, United States. Supreme Court. Law Clerk to Judge J. Robertson, Indiana Court of Appeals, 1978-1980.
Lecturer and Author: "Recent Developments in Preference Law," Indianapolis Bar Association, 1985. "Consumer Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure," Indianapolis Bar Association, 1989.
"Litigation of Common Bankruptcy Issues," Indianapolis Bar Association, 1991.
"How to Guide Your Client Through a Chapter 7 Unscathed," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1992. "Annual Bankruptcy Institute," Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, 1993, 1994. Member: Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations.
With over 80 years combined experience in the areas of bankruptcy, debtor/creditor rights and commercial litigation, Hostetler & Kowalik, Professional Corporation, offers individualized service to corporate, partnership and individual clients in these areas of practice.
The varied experience of the attorneys in the firm has allowed them to work with a wide range of clients - from the family farmer to the smaller community-oriented bank, to corporations with offices throughout the United States. Hostetler & Kowalik, Professional Corporation, represents both debtors and creditors in proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code and in out-of-court arrangements.
The firm prides itself on being recognized in Indianapolis and Indiana as a specialized firm capable of resolving the most complex legal issues in their areas of practice.
Indianapolis, Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Commercial.