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Phone: Address: 1085 Broadway Suite B, 46402 Coordinates: 41.591940,-87.337010 Achievements: I received the cover of the Northwest Indiana Business Magazine where I was asked to address issues involving AI and the legal profession. , Attorneys on the Fence about AI, Northwest Indiana Business Magazine, 2025 It was truly an honor for the Super Lawyers Magazine to feature Tolbert & Tolbert on the cover of the 2026 edition. , Cover Story - A Dream Come True, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine, 2026 This award is given to a member who has provided guidance, and helpful practitioner tips to younger lawyers in the Bar, Practice Tip Award, Porter County Inns of Court, 2015 Huami Magazine is a nationally distributed publication that highlights the many contributions of African-American owned businesses. Tolbert & Tolbert will be honored at the Huami Gala Award Banquet on June 7, 2025. , Community Business Award, Huami Magazine, 2025 This award is given to Indiana lawyers that are making an impact in the legal profession and their respective community. , Leadership in the Law Award, Indiana Business Journal, 2024 Tolbert & Tolbert was spotlighted by the Indiana Governor as a business contributing to Indiana's healthy economy. , Hoosier Business Spotlight, Indiana Governor, 2023 This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; It was truly an honor for the Super Lawyers Magazine to feature Tolbert & Tolbert on the cover of the 2026 edition. , Cover Story - A Dream Come True, Indiana Super Lawyers Magazine, 2026 This award is given to a member who has provided guidance, and helpful practitioner tips to younger lawyers in the Bar, Practice Tip Award, Porter County Inns of Court, 2015 Huami Magazine is a nationally distributed publication that highlights the many contributions of African-American owned businesses. Tolbert & Tolbert will be honored at the Huami Gala Award Banquet on June 7, 2025. , Community Business Award, Huami Magazine, 2025 This award is given to Indiana lawyers that are making an impact in the legal profession and their respective community. , Leadership in the Law Award, Indiana Business Journal, 2024 Tolbert & Tolbert was spotlighted by the Indiana Governor as a business contributing to Indiana's healthy economy. , Hoosier Business Spotlight, Indiana Governor, 2023 This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; This award is given to a member who has provided guidance, and helpful practitioner tips to younger lawyers in the Bar, Practice Tip Award, Porter County Inns of Court, 2015 Huami Magazine is a nationally distributed publication that highlights the many contributions of African-American owned businesses. Tolbert & Tolbert will be honored at the Huami Gala Award Banquet on June 7, 2025. , Community Business Award, Huami Magazine, 2025 This award is given to Indiana lawyers that are making an impact in the legal profession and their respective community. , Leadership in the Law Award, Indiana Business Journal, 2024 Tolbert & Tolbert was spotlighted by the Indiana Governor as a business contributing to Indiana's healthy economy. , Hoosier Business Spotlight, Indiana Governor, 2023 This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; Huami Magazine is a nationally distributed publication that highlights the many contributions of African-American owned businesses. Tolbert & Tolbert will be honored at the Huami Gala Award Banquet on June 7, 2025. , Community Business Award, Huami Magazine, 2025 This award is given to Indiana lawyers that are making an impact in the legal profession and their respective community. , Leadership in the Law Award, Indiana Business Journal, 2024 Tolbert & Tolbert was spotlighted by the Indiana Governor as a business contributing to Indiana's healthy economy. , Hoosier Business Spotlight, Indiana Governor, 2023 This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; This award is given to Indiana lawyers that are making an impact in the legal profession and their respective community. , Leadership in the Law Award, Indiana Business Journal, 2024 Tolbert & Tolbert was spotlighted by the Indiana Governor as a business contributing to Indiana's healthy economy. , Hoosier Business Spotlight, Indiana Governor, 2023 This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; Tolbert & Tolbert was spotlighted by the Indiana Governor as a business contributing to Indiana's healthy economy. , Hoosier Business Spotlight, Indiana Governor, 2023 This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; This award is given annually to the Kappa Alpha Psi member of the Gary Indiana Alumni Chapter that has achieved historical and monumental achievements. , Kappa of the Year, Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Inc. Gary (IN) Alumni Chapter, 2022 The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; The Minority Business of the Year award goes to the top minority business in Northwest Indiana. , Minority Business of the Year, Indiana Small Business Center, 2021 Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; Every year, the James C. Kimbrough Bar Association designates their "Member of the Year." This award is given to an attorney that has secured tremendous results in their cases and that have advanced the interest of the legal community. , James C. Kimbrough Member of the Year, James C. Kimbrough Bar Association, 2021 Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; Representative Vernon Smith authored a resolution honoring attorney Michael E. Tolbert for his role as the current President of the ISBA and steps taken during this presidency to ensure fairness and equity among Hoosiers. , House Bill Resolution Honoring Michael E. Tolbert as President of the Indiana State Bar Association, Indiana Legislature, 2021 Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; Co-Awardee of the President's Award issued by the Lake County Bar Association. This award is given by the President of the association intended to highlight meritorious contribution by a member of the Lake County Bar Association, President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; The Defense Trial Lawyer of the Year is awarded to the top Defense Lawyer in the State of Indiana through achievement and involvement with the organization, Defense Lawyer of the Year, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, 2020 I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; I was recently awarded the President's Award from the Lake County Bar Association. This award is presented to lawyers who have made an impact on the legal profession on behalf of the Lake County Bar. My wife, Shelice R. Tolbert, and I shared the award as she was a co-recipient. , President's Award, Lake County Bar Association, 2020 Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; Fellowship status is conferred on a trial lawyer who has displayed achievement, professionalism, and discipline in the art of advocacy and trial work, Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, 2017 NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; NAACP's Hilbert Bradley Award is given to a lawyer who has achieved meritorious distinction in the legal profession, Hilbert Bradley Award, NAACP, 2016 The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; The Katie Hall Foundation Merit of Distinction Award is given to a leading lawyer for outstanding achievement in the legal profession, Merit of Distinction Award, Katie Hall Foundation, 2017 In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; In 2013, I was selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyers in the Midwest, Top 20 Under 40 Minority Lawyer in the Midwest; Rabb Emison Award; Hilbert Bradley Award; and Katie Hall Merit of Distinction Award, Indiana State Bar, NAACP and Katie Hall Foundation, 2013 ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014; ISBA Rabb Emison Award is given to a lawyer in the state of Indiana who advances the interest of minority lawyers in Indiana, Rabb Emison Award, Indiana State Bar Association, 2014 Bio: Michael E. Tolbert is an attorney at Tolbert & Tolbert LLC in Gary, Indiana. Mr. Tolbert has over 20 years of experience and handles cases involving personal injury, insurance, discrimination and business law, serving clients in Gary and throughout the surrounding area. After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Mr. Tolbert graduated cum laude from Valparaiso University School of Law. He holds a license to practice law before all Indiana state courts. Earlier in his legal career, he was a partner at another private Indiana law firm and chair of the firm’s litigation department. Over his decades in practice, Mr. Tolbert has litigated complex actions in diverse areas of law. Applying his extensive trial knowledge and experience, he regularly speaks at litigation-based seminars and is a former member of the Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education. Recognized for his accomplishments in the legal profession, a business magazine included Mr. Tolbert on their “20 Under 40” list in 2010. Most recently, he was selected as DTCI's Defense Lawyer of the year in 2020 and Kimbrough Member of the Year in 2021. He is the recipient of awards for various other organizations over the years. An active contributor to his legal community, Mr. Tolbert has held many leadership positions including President of in the Indiana State Bar Association, the James C. Kimbrough Minority Bar Association (twice) and the American Inn of Court Porter County Chapter. He is a member of the American Law Institute and the fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi where he Chairs the Programs Commitee. Serving his local community is a priority for Mr. Tolbert. He chaired the board of directors for the Gary Chamber of Commerce and Housing Opportunities. He continues to sit on the board of Triumphant Transitions, Inc., and maintain involvement with the United Negro College Fund’s Northwest Indiana Advisory Committee and the Urban League of Northwest Indiana.