Jerad Marks

INTRODUCTION

Jerad is a dedicated attorney with a proven track record of fighting for his clients. A tenacious and zealous advocate, he is fully committed to ensuring each client receives strong, effective representation. As a United States Marine Corps veteran, Jerad carries forward the motto “Semper Fidelis” in his unwavering pursuit of justice. After serving eight honorable years in the Marines, he transitioned his passion for service into the legal field, continuing to help others through the practice of law.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Construction Litigation
• Home Improvement Litigation
• Civil Litigation
• Criminal Defense

EDUCATION

• University of Maryland (B.S.)
• Indiana University (J.D.)

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Supreme Court of Indiana
• Indiana Northern Federal District Court
• Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

PASSIONATE & DETERMINED

Jerad was born near Dallas, Texas, and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After graduating from New Haven High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served eight honorable years as an avionics technician. His service included deployments across Asia and the Middle East. While stationed in Japan, he earned a B.A. in History from the University of Maryland in just one year. 

After earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University, Jerad worked with a digital discovery company where he gained experience with document-intensive litigation common in class action lawsuits. Later, Jerad served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Grant and Allen County, gaining experience with the procedures required to charge and convict individuals involved in criminal activity and in the field of insurance defense. Currently, Jerad represents indigent defendants charged with major felony offenses in Allen County and works as an associate attorney at Podlaski LLP.

Jerad has been happily married for nearly a decade. He and his wife have two young boys who mean the world to them. Between work and family life, Jerad doesn’t have much spare time, but he still tries to make room for his interests. An avid golfer, he enjoys spending time on the fairway with friends, colleagues, and clients. A longtime video game enthusiast, Jerad has logged countless hours across platforms—from the Apple IIe to Nintendo, Sega Genesis, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. He prefers strategy and problem-solving games with Shadowrun, Star Control II, and Ultima VII topping his list of favorites. In his youth, Jerad worked in several restaurant and tavern kitchens, an experience that fueled his love for cooking. Known for telling outlandish tales from his past, Jerad is a remarkable storyteller inside and outside the courtroom.