Schwerd, Fryman & Torrenga, LLP

History

Established in 2007.

After practicing for more than 20 years with various other general litigation firms in Lake County, Indiana, Attorney Robert Schwerd decided to move to Valparaiso venture out on his own along with Attorney Benjamin Fryman. The two took on a third partner, Brent Torrenga, and so began SFT Lawyers. It is currently a well rounded team of five (5) lawyers which strive to serve the residents of Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, Jasper, Starke & Pulaski counties in just about every legal arena. We employ a collaborative approach to legal problem solving that puts our extensive knowledge and experience to work for our clients, and we use a common sense cost structure that makes our legal services cost effective to accomplish our clients’ goals and objectives.

Meet the Business Owner

Robert S.

Business Owner

Since graduating from Valparaiso School of Law in 1974 and being admitted to the Indiana Bar and the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Attorney Robert M. Schwerd has served the needs of individuals, businesses, churches, and municipalities. He is a member of the Lake and Porter County Bar Associations.

Mr. Schwerd has represented individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries in traffic accidents, construction accidents, and shipboard accidents. He has argued cases before the Indiana Court of Appeals, as well as the Indiana Supreme Court.

Mr. Schwerd has represented the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, its parishes and schools, for over 30 years. He was one of the organizers establishing the Judicial Survey by the Lake County Bar Association.

After practicing law in Highland, Indiana for over 30 years, Mr. Schwerd decided to open a new practice in 2010 along with Benjamin D. Fryman and Brent A. Torrenga.