About Nicole
Nicole Bennett is a attorney based in Hammond, Indiana, specializing in personal injury law. She is the owner and a partner at Westland & Bennett P.C., a firm she co-founded with her husband, Dave. The firm is located at 2929 Carlson Drive, Suite 300, Hammond, IN 46323. Nicole's practice areas encompass personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law, DUI & DWI, estate planning, and municipal law. She is admitted to practice in Indiana and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Nicole earned her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1994.
Prior to law school, she graduated cum laude from Alma College in Michigan, obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in three years. After completing her education, she returned to Northwest Indiana to begin her legal career. At Westland & Bennett P.C., Nicole handles a diverse caseload. She represents clients in personal injury cases, including those involving medical malpractice and criminal defense. Her work also extends to DUI & DWI cases, estate planning, and municipal law matters. The firm is known for its comprehensive approach to legal challenges.
This gives dedicated and personalized representation. Before establishing her own practice, Nicole served as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in Lake County, Indiana, from May 1998 to May 2004. This role provided her with experience in criminal law, laying the foundation for her current practice. Her background in prosecution has been instrumental in her defense strategies, offering a unique perspective on legal proceedings. Nicole is an active member of the Indiana State Bar Association. She is also a member of the Lake County Bar Association.
Her commitment to the legal community is evident through her ongoing participation in these organizations, where she engages with peers and stays informed about developments in the legal field. In her personal life, Nicole grew up in Potterville, Michigan, a small town known as "Gizzard City." She knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in law, a goal that led her to Alma College and later to Valparaiso University School of Law. Nicole's dedication to her clients and her community reflects her focus on justice and her commitment to making a positive impact through her legal work.
