Influential Women Features Angelica Schultis: Advocating For Families, Veterans And Disability Claimants In NW Indiana

VALPARAISO, IN, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Attorney and Managing Partner at Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman, LLC Brings More Than 17 Years of Legal Practice to Family Law, Social Security Disability, and Veterans Disability Cases

Valparaiso, Indiana – Angelica Schultis is an Attorney and the Managing Partner of Blachly, Tabor, Bozik & Hartman, LLC, where she has practiced law for more than 17 years. Her specialties include family law, Social Security Disability law, and veterans disability law. She is a VA-accredited attorney, a certified family law mediator, and a Guardian ad Litem, and she represents clients in disability benefits cases, family matters, and veterans’ rights through negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings. As the firm’s first female partner, she oversees its operations while continuing to serve clients directly.

Angelica built her legal foundation before ever practicing as an attorney. She earned a paralegal certificate and worked as a paralegal and later as a legal risk administrator, roles that grounded her in litigation, client advocacy, and legal operations. She earned her undergraduate degree from Indiana University South Bend and her Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law. Her work has earned multiple Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Awards, and she has been recognized among America’s Most Honored Lawyers.

Each of Angelica’s practice areas touches people at vulnerable moments in their lives. Social Security Disability claims can determine whether a person who can no longer work is able to meet basic needs, and the application and appeals process is often complex and lengthy. Veterans disability cases require a detailed understanding of how the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluates service-connected conditions, which is why accreditation matters. Family law matters, from custody to divorce, carry lasting consequences for parents and children. As a mediator and Guardian ad Litem, she helps families resolve disputes constructively and ensures that the best interests of children remain at the center of every decision.

Angelica is deeply involved in her profession and community. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, the Porter County Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the American Legion, and the National Organization of Veterans Advocates. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Board of Directors of Family House, Inc., a nonprofit that supports supervised parenting time services. She is also committed to access to justice and to mentoring future legal leaders.

Angelica attributes her success to perseverance. She has faced many challenges in school and throughout her career, and each one helped her grow stronger and more resilient. The best career advice she has received is to be especially kind to court staff and clerks, because they can make an attorney’s work far easier. That simple guidance reflects her broader belief that respect for everyone in the legal process leads to better outcomes.

For young women considering the legal profession, Angelica’s advice is to make sure it is truly the career they want and to choose it out of a genuine love for practicing law. The work can be challenging and exhausting, with long hours and significant student loan debt. She also encourages them to stay open to change, since they may discover they enjoy a different practice area than the one they originally planned.

Angelica sees artificial intelligence as both a challenge and an opportunity in her field. Used correctly, AI benefits her practice, but more unrepresented parties are now relying on it instead of hiring attorneys. She also points to a shortage of lawyers in Northwest Indiana. Since Valparaiso University School of Law closed, the number of new attorneys in the region has steadily declined, leaving what she describes as a legal desert and making it difficult for firms to hire associate attorneys.

The value that guides Angelica most is treating others with the same respect, honesty, and compassion she would want to receive. Through her advocacy, leadership, and community service, Angelica Schultis continues to make justice more accessible for families, veterans, and individuals with disabilities across Northwest Indiana.

Learn More about Angelica Schultis:

Through her Influential Women profile: https://influentialwomen.com/connect/angelica-schultis

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