About Us

Founder Matthew P. Dogan

Matthew P. Dogan, the father (and grandfather) of the firm, began his career in law at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, where he paid his way through law school by playing the jazz trumpet at the famous Nick's English Pub. 

Upon graduation, Matthew began teaching at the Indiana Law School (now the Maurer School of Law) where he served as a professor in real estate law. Eventually, Matthew moved his family north to Gary, IN, where he began practice as Matthew P. Dogan Attorney at Law. 

It was there where he met his wife, Louise. Louise worked as the head legal secretary at the law firm for over 45 years. There is a story about Louise, where a judge asked her in open court, how much does your husband pay you? Louise laughed and replied, "Judge, I get all of it."

Thomas Dogan follows in his father's footsteps

The second Dogan was added to the firm when Matthew's son, Thomas, graduated from the Valparaiso University Law School. Thomas actually began his career at Dogan & Dogan long before that when he oversaw the scrubbing of the bathrooms at the law firm. We can honestly say he started from the bottom and rose to the top!

Thomas quickly expanded the area of practice for the firm and began specializing in large litigation. Thomas has represented many corporations, individuals, non-profit organizations, cities and towns throughout his 35 years of practice. 

Thomas has helped recover millions of dollars for injured parties and has been involved in multiple lawsuits where nearly $50 million was in dispute.

Matthew B. Dogan continues the legacy

Dogan & Dogan Attorneys At Law has now entered its third generation in practice as Thomas's son, Matthew B. Dogan, joined the firm after being admitted to the Indiana bar in October 2018. 

Matthew followed in his dad's footsteps, attending Indiana University Bloomington for his undergraduate degree and proceeding onto Valparaiso Law School for his Juris Doctorate.

Since Matt joined the firm he has grown the firm substantially. Referrals are the most effective way to grow any business and Matt has had a such an impact on his clients that they refer him to their friends and family on a regular basis.

Matt has also been legal counsel on some high profile cases, giving him not only notoriety, but also unparallel experience that he can use to benefit other clients.

Matt's goals for the firm are to continue in the tradition of excellence that his father and grandfather have established while embracing the tools and technology of the new generation so that he can continue to earn the trust of his clients and his community.