Jill D. Manges

Meet Jill

Attorney Jill Manges concentrates her practice on representing victims of medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death. With more than 25 years of experience advocating for plaintiffs, Jill brings a unique perspective to her legal practice as both an attorney and a registered nurse.

Jill has prepared extensive medical review panel submissions on behalf of patients who have been harmed, and advocated for clients in medical malpractice claims before the Indiana Department of Insurance and in Indiana courts.

Her background in nursing enhances her ability to evaluate complex medical issues and effectively advocate for clients throughout all stages of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings and jury trials.

Driven by compassion and a deep commitment to justice, Jill is dedicated to giving a voice to those who have suffered serious harm due to negligence.

Jill is a longtime resident of northern Indiana, earning her J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law, and her B.S. in Nursing from Indiana University South Bend. She and her husband of 27 years, Rich, have four children.

Practice Groups & Focus

• Medical Malpractice
• Personal Injury
• Wrongful Death

Education

J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law, 1998
Valparaiso, IN

‍Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

• Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Indiana, 1995

B.S.N., Indiana University South Bend, 1994
IU Dwyer School of Health Sciences, South Bend, IN

• Academic All-American
• Three-year basketball player
• Miss Indiana USA pageant contestant

Pro Bono & Volunteerism

• Past Mock Trial Judge, University of Notre Dame Law School
  South Bend, IN

Featured Appellate Cases

• Wolfe vs. Estate of Custer, 5-30-2007, Indiana Court of Appeals - Medical Malpractice Decision (5/30/2007)

• Linda Johnson vs. Parkview Health Systems, Indiana Court of Appeals - Medical Malpractice Decision (1/23/2004)

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 1998
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 1998