Michael E. Tolbert

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.