Angela M. Jones
Angela M. Jones is an accomplished trial attorney with over a decade of experience, she represents clients in personal injury, business and commercial litigation and transactions, and municipal law. Known for her strategic litigation skills, fearless advocacy, and unwavering commitment to her clients, Angela has earned a reputation as a relentless and results-driven attorney who never gives up—no matter how complex the challenge.
In 2024, Angela secured an $8.25 million jury verdict in Cosme v. Erie Insurance, an insurance bad faith case that drew statewide attention and recognition, ranking among Indiana’s largest verdicts of the year. Prior to trial, Angela obtained a 5-0 decision in Cosme at the Indiana Supreme Court. The landmark result underscores Angela’s mastery in holding powerful insurance companies accountable and her exceptional ability to achieve justice in high-stakes litigation. Her success in Cosme reflects meticulous preparation, persuasive advocacy, and her unyielding dedication to clients wronged by unfair insurer conduct.
Angela Jones’ Leadership & Experience
Angela’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. She currently serves as Counsel to the President of the Lake County Bar Association, Executive Board Member of the Indiana State Bar Association, and an appointed member of the Supreme Court Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future. Her professional excellence has been recognized through numerous honors, including Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year (2024), Super Lawyer (2024), and inclusion in the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Indiana 250: The Most Influential Business Leaders in Indiana (2022).
As a sought-after speaker and author, Angela frequently presents on topics ranging from trial preparation and post-trial appeals to municipal representation and attorney workforce challenges. Her publications in The Indiana Lawyer and The Journal of Values-Based Leadership address critical issues such as hospital liability, leadership ethics, and privacy law.
Angela earned her JD and MBA from Stetson University College of Law, where she was an active member of the ADR Board and Stetson Advocacy Board, earning recognition as an Arbitration Champion. She also holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida and completed honors coursework in psychology at the University of Colorado.
Dedicated to service and mentorship, Angela continues to advance the legal profession through leadership, education, and advocacy. Guided by the belief that effective lawyering requires both precision and compassion, she approaches every case with tireless dedication, creative strategy, and an unyielding drive to achieve justice for her clients.
Invaluable Experience Working with and for Insurance Companies
Angela’s extensive litigation experience spans Indiana’s trial courts, the Indiana Court of Appeals, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Indiana Supreme Court, where she has successfully argued and briefed several precedent-setting cases, including Lake County Board of Commissioners v. State of Indiana (2022), Roy & Christine Cosme v. Erie Insurance (2024) and, most recently, Rosen v. Community Hospital (2025; decision pending).
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Professional Organization/ Memberships:
- Indiana State Bar Association (2024; Executive Board), 2019 to Present
- Indiana School Boards Association, 2019 to Present
- Council of School Attorneys, 2019 to Present
- Municipal Lawyers Association, 2018 to Present
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2017 to Present
- Lake County Bar Association-Indiana (2018-2020, Secretary; 2021, President), 2015 to Present
- Women Lawyers Association-Indiana, 2014 to Present
- NWI Influential Women Association, 2018 to 2023
- The National Trial Lawyers, 2018 to 2022
- Legal Network for Gender Equality – National Women’s Law Center, 2017 to 2022
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel (Fellow), 2019 to 2020
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2019 to 2022
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2018 to 2021
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana – Legislative Committee/Northwest Indiana Young Lawyer Liaison, 2012 to 2017
- Animal Legal Defense Fund – President/Treasurer, 2009
- Stetson Advocacy Board – Member, 2009 to 2011
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Board – Member, Regional Arbitration Champion, 2009 to 2011
- Maritime Law Society – Vice President, 2009
- American Bar Association – Law Student Division, 2008 to 2011
Angela M. Jones, Outside the Law
Education and Qualifications of
Angela M. Jones
Having worked as an insurance adjuster, insurance defense lawyer and medical malpractice lawyer, Angela knows firsthand how insurance companies work, and she uses that knowledge to benefit her clients.
Angela is admitted to practice law in federal and state courts, including admissions granted by the Indiana Supreme Court and Illinois Supreme Court. She is admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, and the US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Angela’s Education is extensive: JD & MBA, Honors for the Honor Roll and Trial Advocacy Team/Arbitration Champion at the Stetson University College of Law, Gulport/St. Petersburg, Florida; B.S. in Business Management and a B.S. in Criminal Justice, as well as Honors for Dean’s List / President’s List at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida; and Honors Psychology Program at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado.
Contact Property and Casualty Insurance Attorney Angela M. Jones
Experience and tenacity are two traits to look for when you need an attorney for insurance denial, underpayment, or other issues. Angela Jones doesn’t stop working until her clients are fully compensated through their insurance and receive complete indemnification for covered losses. Contact Angela at Ashford DiMartino & Jones for assistance with your insurance coverage and litigation needs by calling (219) 728-5210 or completing the law firm’s online contact form.
Licensure:
- Indiana Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- Illinois
Professional Organization/Memberships:
- Indiana State Bar Association (2024; Executive Board), 2019 to Present
- Indiana School Boards Association, 2019 to Present
- Council of School Attorneys, 2019 to Present
- Municipal Lawyers Association, 2018 to Present
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, 2017 to Present
- Lake County Bar Association-Indiana (2018-2020, Secretary; 2021, President), 2015 to Present
- Women Lawyers Association-Indiana, 2014 to Present
- NWI Influential Women Association, 2018 to 2023
- The National Trial Lawyers, 2018 to 2022
- Legal Network for Gender Equality – National Women’s Law Center, 2017 to 2022
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel (Fellow), 2019 to 2020
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2019 to 2022
- National Employment Lawyers Association, 2018 to 2021
- Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana – Legislative Committee/Northwest Indiana Young Lawyer Liaison, 2012 to 2017
- Animal Legal Defense Fund – President/Treasurer, 2009
- Stetson Advocacy Board – Member, 2009 to 2011
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Board – Member, Regional Arbitration Champion, 2009 to 2011
- Maritime Law Society – Vice President, 2009
- American Bar Association – Law Student Division, 2008 to 2011
Past Positions:
- The Law Office of Angela M. Jones, LLC: St. John, Indiana, 2017-Present
Personal Injury, Business Litigation and Transactions, and Municipal Law - Smith Sersic: Munster, Indiana, 2017-2021
Personal Injury and Business Litigation and Transactions - O’Neill McFadden & Willett: Schererville, Indiana, 2015-2017
Medical Malpractice, Business Litigation and Transactions, and Insurance Defense - Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP: Schererville, Indiana, 2014-2015
Business Litigation and Transactions, Product Liability, and Insurance Defense - Cassiday Schade, LLP: Crown Point, Indiana, 2012-2014
Construction Defect, Product Liability, Transportation Litigation, and Insurance Defense
Education:
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida
- JD & MBA.
- Honors: Honor Roll
- Honors: Trial Advocacy Team/Arbitration Champion
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida
- B.S. Business Management / B.S. Criminal Justice
- Honors: Dean’s List / President’s List
- University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
- Honors Psychology Program
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Get in Touch
(219) 728-5210
guy@ashforddimartino.com
Locations
336 W. 806 N.
Valparaiso, IN 46385