Edward Hearn
About Edward Hearn
Edward Hearn is a lawyer based in Crown Point, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Edward Hearn is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Crown Point, Indiana
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Johnson & Bell LTD
Education: Valparaiso University, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Crown Point, IN
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