Indianapolis Bar Association
Money and Ethics: "Non-refundable" Fees
March 16, 2011
From IBAIt’s the beginning of a case and your client has agreed in writing to a $10,000 non-refundable retainer.
You get to work. The case is messy. There are motions to prepare, witnesses to interview and your client is constantly calling
for “updates.”
MoreIndyBar Adopts Policy on Social Media
March 16, 2011
From IBAMore and more social media is being used as not just a personal form of communication, but as professional communication,
as well. Recognizing the need to interact with its large membership, the Indianapolis Bar Association established a presence
on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
MoreTime is Running Out to Volunteer
March 16, 2011
From IBAAttorneys are needed to provide one-on-one legal counseling to members of the public during IndyBar’s Ask a Lawyer program
on April 12 at the following Marion County Library locations from 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m.
MoreLegal Hiring Expected to Remain Strong in Second Quarter
March 16, 2011
From IBAHiring in the legal field should remain strong in the second quarter of 2011, new research suggests.
MoreLaw Student Scholarship Applications Now Available
March 16, 2011
From IBAThe Indianapolis Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Annually, it awards academic and
educational scholarships to deserving law students as one way of carrying out its mission – to advance justice and lead
positive change in Indianapolis through philanthropy, education and service. Applications for 2011 Academic and Educational
Scholarships are now being accepted.
MoreIBA Frontlines - March 16, 2011
March 16, 2011
From IBALearn more about what is happening at the IBA today!
MoreSeminar: The Importance of Lawyer-Legislators in the Indiana General Assembly
March 16, 2011
View photos from the IBA 2011 Lawyer-Legislator panel.
MoreLooking on the Bright Side...
March 16, 2011
From IBAI freely admit this is the time of year that I question my family’s decision to establish our residence north of the
Mason-Dixon Line. Going for weeks on end without sunshine is not good for one’s soul. In Indiana, March is the month
that typically throws a couple of cruel jokes this way. About the time Hoosiers become convinced that we have turned the corner
and Spring has really arrived, the weather gods typically throw in a last winter storm (or two).
MoreIBA: The Hon. Paul H. Buchanan, Jr. Award Luncheon
March 2, 2011
View photos from the 2011 luncheon.
IBA: Jim Voyles - The Epitome of a Buchanan Award Recipient
March 2, 2011
From IBAThe Hon. Paul H. Buchanan, Jr. Award of Excellence is presented “from time to time”. It is intended to both reward
the accomplishments of the recipient and to inspire others to such service. James H. Voyles, Jr. of Voyles Zahn Paul Hogan
& Merriman was determined to be a worthy recipient and by the comments made at a recent luncheon in his honor, he certainly
epitomizes the lawyer deserving of such recognition.
MoreIBA: AIB Leadership Announced
March 2, 2011
From IBAWhen the Indianapolis Bar Association created the first-of-its-kind Attorneys for an Independent Bench (“AIB”)
PAC last year, it charted a new course to address public perception of lawyers and the legal system.
MoreIBA: Ogletree Deakins Names Keltner Managing Shareholder
March 2, 2011
From IBAOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. has named Kristin Keltner as managing shareholder of the firm’s Indianapolis
office.
MoreHebenstreit: One Lunch Hour You Shouldn't Skip
March 2, 2011
Michael HebenstreitOn March 24th, the IndyBar hosts its annual “Take a Law Student to Lunch” from noon to 1 PM at the Conrad Hotel.
MoreIBA: Special Situations That Are Not Unique in Witness Control
March 2, 2011
From IBAWhen cross examining a witness it’s not unusual to be confronted with the “I don’t know” or “I
don’t remember” witness. Evasive answers like “I don’t know or I can’t remember” shouldn’t
necessarily frustrate the cross-examiner.
MoreIBA: Eliminate Surprises; Use Caution and Care When Changing Fee Agreements
February 16, 2011
From IBAIt’s a typical case and the potential client and you have agreed to a flat fee of $10,000 for the entire representation.
However, as the case trudges through the system, the case requires more work than expected. You should get paid for the extra
work, right?
MoreIBA: Local Attorneys to Lead Baker & Daniels
February 16, 2011
From IBABaker & Daniels LLP has announced its top leadership positions for 2011, including the election of Indianapolis lawyer
David Barrett and re-election of Hud Pfeiffer to three-year terms on the law firm’s strategic and policy board.
MoreIBA: Two Hours Can Change a Life
February 16, 2011
From IBAProvide the community with the opportunity to not only gain free legal advice, but to get to know what great community servants
lawyers are by volunteering to assist with the Indianapolis Bar Association’s April 12, 2011 Ask a Lawyer program.
MoreIBA: When Disaster Strikes
February 16, 2011
From IBAIcepocalypse 2011 is finally beginning to melt.hankfully, no local practitioners experienced damage to their offices due to
collapsed roofs or other storm damage. However, if they had what were the chances they had a disaster plan in place to deal
with the aftermath?
MoreHebenstreit: Banding Together for the Greater Good
February 16, 2011
Michael HebenstreitUsually, the collective body of a group can accomplish greater good than the individual parts. That is one reason people band
together, be it for religious purposes, political ideals, or service to a community. This is certainly true of your IndyBar.
MoreIBA: Techniques for Controlling Challenging Witnesses That Work, Some with Risk
February 2, 2011
From IBAThird in a series of articles on Witness Control and Cross Examination.
MoreIBA: MPRE Prep Free
February 2, 2011
From IBAFor ten years now a passing score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) has been required for admission
to the Indiana Bar.
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I highly recommend Deanna and her team of professionals that serve the legal community. Great information and many thanks for sharing.
they are pushing these cases against lawyers too far. thought-crime.
vagueness cannot challenged, so let's write all laws vaguely and throw the constitution out the window.Even if the court is operating under a particular law, if they don't it they will change it to their liking. What a joke!!!
Two convictions becomes one conviction with exactly the same sentence, only it is not clear wheter or not that sentence will be 18 months, 120 months or 138 months. Actually if the guns were in a home, whether or not they were his, he is protected under the 2nd amendment. Jurors need to learn the law and the constitution before judging others. The cour5ts need to do this as well.
With all due respect, Rick, I think you probably would be making a mistake by going to law school. The job market for attorneys is so saturated, you may well find yourself unemployed and with a lot of debt. You mention law would be a good supplement to your skills. True. But employers unfortunately don't value that. You will find that a law degree may well pigeonhole you into an attorney slot and limit career options. If you have a good job now I would hold onto that. As an attorney, you may well end up making less with the aforementioned debt.