Rebecca D. Meyer will be the new LaPorte city attorney, replacing longtime City Attorney Don Baugher, who will retire at the end of
Don Baugher takes the oath as city attorney in January 2012.
August 2013.
Baugher served as city attorney for over 15 years in the administrations of Mayors Dennis F.
Rebecca Meyer
Smith, Kathy Chroback, Leigh Morris, and current Mayor Blair Milo.
“Don has been a tremendous asset for the city for a number of years and has brought a wealth of experience and innovative ideas to the office,” Milo said in a press release. “He leaves behind large shoes to fill and I am especially appreciative of his willingness to extend his timeline in a part-time capacity to help bring Rebecca up to speed.
“I am confident that Rebecca is able to meet the challenge and will bring her own drive, knowledge and creativity to the office that will greatly serve the citizens of LaPorte. She’s highly sought after in the legal community and I’m excited to have her join the team!”
Meyer a LaPorte native, received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and telecommunications from Indiana University, Bloomington, in 2004 and her juris doctorate in 2007 from Valparaiso University. She clerked for former LaPorte Circuit Court Judge Robert Gilmore as well as the law firm of Newby, Lewis, Kaminski and Jones.
Meyer and her husband, B.J. McCuaig, are relocating to LaPorte from Indianapolis, where Rebecca served as deputy prosecutor for major felonies for the Marion County prosecuting attorney.
Meyer joins the city full time on May 20. Baugher will continue in part-time capacity through the end of August.