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Letters to a New Lawyer: Building blocks for a successful legal career
February 16, 2011
After practicing law for nearly four decades, it is a joy to share some thoughts with new lawyers who are beginning their
practice.
MoreEditorial: Home is where the heart is for Mr. Copsey
February 2, 2011
Editorial Indiana LawyerWe often think of law enforcement officers and firefighters as first-responder types who venture into situations where others
are reluctant to go. We’d like to expand the definition of first responder a bit, and bring your attention to an Indianapolis
lawyer who after retiring from his day job years ago decided he wasn’t quite done practicing law.
MoreIndiana Judges Association: Incivility Anonymous - help is available
February 2, 2011
David DreyerJudge David Dreyer discusses being an uncivil-holic.
MoreTechnology Untangled: Dropbox offers simple file storage and sharing
February 2, 2011
Stephen BourIf you find that you are often having to e-mail files to yourself or are constantly transferring files via USB drive, then
Dropbox online file storage and syncing may be for you.
MoreEditorial: Subpoenas for advocates raise concerns
January 19, 2011
Editorial Indiana LawyerIn our culture, someone accused of a crime gets a vigorous defense to make certain all of the accused person’s constitutional
rights are protected. This is as it should be. Those faced with the loss of their liberty or life deserve no less than the
best defense that can be put forth.
MoreSidebars: Detour off U.S. 31 to Big Mike's Cafe
January 19, 2011
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaNestled in a bland little strip mall just north of 96th Street on College Avenue, Big Mike’s Café is worth the
small detour it takes to get there.
MoreFederal Bar Update: Southern District amends civil and criminal rules
January 19, 2011
John MaleyEffective Jan. 1, the Southern District of Indiana amended three local rules affecting civil practice, plus Local Criminal
Rule 13.1 affecting criminal practice and sentencing (see the court’s website for the text of all rule changes).
MoreLetters to a New Lawyer: Laying the groundwork for private practice
January 19, 2011
Attorney Donald Doxsee offers advice on opening a private practice.
MoreSidebars: Find a little Mardi Gras any time at The Bar
December 22, 2010
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaWe give The Bar 3 gavels!
MoreFederal Bar Update: Dec. 1 rule changes now in effect
December 22, 2010
John MaleyAs previewed in prior columns, effective Dec. 1 various amendments took effect to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (as
well as appellate, criminal, and evidence rules).
MoreEditorial: Election Day 2010 provides cause for concern
December 8, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerHere's to hoping reason and sanity will prevail, but we're not holding our breath.
MoreIndiana Judges Association: Protect 'We (All) the People'
December 8, 2010
David DreyerJudge David Dreyer writes about judges doing their jobs on controversial topics.
MoreIn-box: Marion County slating system works well
December 8, 2010
A reader writes a letter in support of Marion County's hybrid method of selecting trial judges.
MoreTechology Untangled: The Android alternative to the iPhone
December 8, 2010
Stephen BourToday’s review will discuss the latest Droid phones by Motorola and their Android software.
MoreViewpoint: I hope you read this
November 24, 2010
An anonymous young lawyer in Indianapolis discusses her anxiety issues and the Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
MoreDTCI: Medical Negligence vs. Premises Liability
November 24, 2010
From DTCIWhen a patient is harmed during a medical procedure, a patient may elect to file a medical negligence claim against his physician
and the health care facility in which the procedure occurred. However, when a patient is harmed during a hospitalization,
should the claim still be pursued as one of medical negligence or is it more appropriately a premises liability claim?
MoreSidebars: Gamba Ristorante consistently top notch
November 24, 2010
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaAttorneys give Merrillville's Gamba Ristorante four gavels.
MoreEditorial: Human trafficking is local issue
November 10, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerIt’s a silent and devastating problem going on right under our noses, and it’s going to take courage and a willingness
to ask invasive and uncomfortable questions to stop it.
MoreEditorial: Ted Boehm not headed toward retirement
October 27, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerThis was one retirement ceremony we were not looking forward to attending, fearing that the gentleman stepping away from the
bench would slip away from public life and live quietly with his family, indulging his interests outside the law, while working
as a mediator at Van Winkle Baten Rimstidt and senior judging for the Indiana Court of Appeals.
MoreSidebars: Landmark serves up more than history
October 27, 2010
Jennifer Lukemeyer, Fred VaianaLukemeyer and Vaiana visit Zaharakos in Columbus, Ind.
MoreDTCI: Take time to smell flowers along the way
October 27, 2010
Jeffrey CrabillWhen the name Rabb Emison comes to my mind, I immediately think of the word “great.”
MoreLetters to a new lawyer: Some general advice
October 27, 2010
Donald D. Doxsee gives advice in the first letter in an occasional series.
MoreTechnology Untangled: Overcome odd twists to solve tech issues
October 13, 2010
Stephen BourLet’s review some technical problems and solutions that have come across my desk in the past few months. It seems like
even the apparently straightforward issues often take an odd twist
MoreQuality of Life: Making significant life changes with purpose
September 29, 2010
Jonna Kane MacDougallIf you have ever considered making a major life change, you know that it isn’t easy.
MoreEditorial: New justice brings much to appreciate
September 29, 2010
Editorial Indiana LawyerThe state still needs to address the elephant in the room.
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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.
Jack, I was only responding to bill's comment of tying everybody in government together. I agree with you though, it takes one bad apple to ruin the bunch.. As in any profession. What's truly unfair is when somebody violates someone's trust and takes complete advantage of someone
John’s comment is unfair. The majority of attorneys can be trusted. Unfortunately, all it takes is one greedy, unscrupulous, immoral attorney to jade the public.