Georgianne Marie Walker

Georgianne came to May Oberfell Lorber as a law clerk in 2000. She earned her J. D. at Valparaiso University School of Law in 2001. Georgianne is licensed in both Indiana (2001) and Michigan (2002). Georgianne practices primarily in litigation, counseling and representing clients in medical malpractice and wrongful death claims, commercial litigation matters, shareholder disputes, employment litigation, and trust and estate litigation. Georgianne also serves on the Firms Executive Committee. Georgianne was previously an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School where she taught a Deposition Skills course for five years. Georgiannes compassion for animals is evident in her volunteer work with Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue, and her previous service on our local Zoo Board, where she served on the Zoos Executive Committee. In her free time, she enjoys live music, watching college basketball, lifting weights, and hiking with her friends and family, including her Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Fenwick. Practice Areas Corporate & Business Litigation Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Insurance Defense Employment Litigation Professional Achievements Obtained a favorable liability verdict in a multi-million dollar commercial litigation dispute, resulting in post-judgement settlement of $18.5 million. Represented clients in more than 25 jury trials Indiana Super Lawyers 2018-2024 Professional Affiliations St. Joseph County Bar Association Indiana State Bar Association Michigan State Bar Association Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Transportation Lawyers Association Civic Involvement Former Member, Board of Park Commissioners, South Bend, IN Former Board Member, Potawatomi Zoological Society, including serving on the Boards Executive Committee Member, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Volunteer, Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief and Rescue Member, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI) Former Assistant Adjunct Professor, University of Notre Dame Law School Member, M. R. Falcons Nest 4 Admissions State of Indiana State of Michigan United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan Education B. S. in Economics from Indiana University South Bend, 1998 J. D. from Valparaiso University School of Law, 2001 Personal Snapshot Over 20 years of trial/courtroom experience Zealous animal lover/advocate IU fan Georgiannes Insights Michigan Policy Shift as to Slip and Falls Physician Non-Compete Agreements Watch Georgianne M. Walker Participate on The Litigation Psychology Podcast Watch Georgianne Walker Participate in Legus International Womens Day Panel The Litigation Psychology Podcast30(B)(6) Depositions: The Face Of The Corporation Does a General Contractor Owe a Duty of Care to an Independent Contractor and/or its Employees?Can An Insurer Be Liable For Bad Faith When There Was No Coverage Available Under The Policy?