MERRILLVILLE – Krieg DeVault LLP has relocated of its Northwest Indiana office to Merrillville at 8001 Broadway, Suite 400.

Coinciding with Krieg DeVault’s relocation, partner J. Brian Hittinger has been named executive partner of the firm’s Northwest Indiana office. He leads a team of 12 attorneys and paralegals.

Krieg DeVault has experienced significant growth in Northwest Indiana in the legal areas of health care, business, creditors’ rights, employment law, litigation, real estate, construction law, probate and estate planning. Hittinger joined Krieg DeVault in 2008 as partner, and focuses his practice in the areas of business, commercial and real estate lending, probate, tax and estate planning.

“I am pleased to be named executive partner of our Northwest Indiana office,” said Hittinger. “Our commitment to great client service is our central focus. We have been able to grow with our clients and expand into new industries. We are excited to now be located in Merrillville to better serve our client base.” Krieg DeVault and its predecessor firm have been serving the legal needs of Northwest Indiana businesses and individuals since 1924.