Law Firms
New lawyers face tough job market
June 22, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryIn June, the National Association for Law Placement released key findings stating 2010 was the worst job market for law school
graduates since the mid-1990s. For graduates whose employment was known, only 68.4 percent obtained jobs that required bar
passage – the lowest number in that category since NALP began collecting data on law graduates in the early 1980s.
MoreLaw firm managers plan for the worst
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLike other businesses, law firms know it is vital to be able to serve clients during times of disaster. Locally, many firms
have begun developing or have revisited business continuity plans – particularly after 2006 when a strong storm whipped
through downtown Indianapolis and shattered the windows in a high-rise building, displacing several law firms.
MoreSwitching sides: defenders become plaintiffs' attorneys
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryBloomington attorney Mike Phelps was a successful defender for insurance companies for nine years. But a personal injury
case that he won on behalf of the defendant caused him to question whether he was ready for a change.
MoreFamily law attorney dies after battle with cancer
June 8, 2011
IL StaffAttorney Stephenie Sutliff Jocham, a founder of Carmel firm Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, died June 2 following a battle with
cancer.
MoreISBA president opens new firm
June 8, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryAfter nearly 10 years working for a nationally known law firm in Terre Haute, Jeffry Lind, president of the Indiana State
Bar Association, has opened his own practice.
MoreFamily law attorney dies after battle with cancer
June 2, 2011
IL StaffAttorney Stephenie Jocham, a founder of Carmel firm Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, died Thursday morning following a battle
with cancer, the firm announced.
MoreIU - Indy to host Summer Legal Institute
June 1, 2011
Jennifer NelsonCentral Indiana students who have an interest in the law will get an up-close-and-personal look at it through an intensive summer program beginning June 6 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.
Inspiration through loss
May 25, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryCharity founders discuss the origins of their organizations - Kate Cares, Outrun the Sun, and the Joseph Maley Foundation.
MoreDiverse legal team brings diverse perspective
May 11, 2011
Kelly LucasAsk if it is important for law firms to comprise a diversified group of lawyers, and the answer will be a resounding “yes.”
Mirroring society’s cultural mix, expanding the firm’s thought pool, and improving the ability of clients to identify
with their lawyers are all reasons diversity makes good business sense.
MoreAG's food drive raises more than 140,000 pounds of food
May 5, 2011
IL StaffIndiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller’s March Against Hunger challenge among law firms has raised the equivalent of
nearly 144,000 pounds of food for needy Hoosiers.
MoreBicycling barristers
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryLawyers say fitness and networking are among the perks of traveling to the office on two wheels.
MoreGreen construction poses legal risks
April 27, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryStandard contracts aren't adequate for this budding industry.
MoreFirm to offer free children's bike helmets at PedalPalooza
April 27, 2011
IL StaffStaff from Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson will give away one boys bicycle, one girls bicycle, and will pass
out bike reflectors and 100 free children’s bicycle helmets on April 30.
MoreQuayles create scholarship for Indy law school
April 26, 2011
IL StaffFormer Vice President Dan Quayle and his wife, Marilyn, have created a scholarship for students at Indiana University School
of Law-Indianapolis through an endowed gift of $200,000. The Quayles both earned their law degrees from the school in 1974.
MoreAttorneys discuss pros and cons of practicing in 2 states
April 13, 2011
Rebecca Berfanger, Jenny MontgomeryAttorneys in Indiana know that they must meet certain ongoing requirements to maintain their law licenses: CLE hours, and
staying abreast of procedural changes. Why, then, would anyone want to be licensed in two states?
MoreNew advertising rules irk some lawyers
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsBloomington attorney Ken Nunn says he hasn’t been hurt by new attorney advertising rules put in place at the start of
the year, but he’s hearing more disturbing stories from people who are feeling the effects.
MoreJustice-turned-mediator: ADR does work
April 13, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen he was on the bench, former Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm read a lot about alternative dispute resolution,
and now that he's off the bench, he can see firsthand that it truly does work.
MoreMediation firm champions comfort
April 13, 2011
Jenny MontgomeryThe Mediation Option's attorneys say the laid-back atmosphere in the office distinguishes them from other mediators in Indiana.
MoreAttorney General’s food drive competition begins March 14
March 3, 2011
IL StaffThe third annual March Against Hunger food drive challenge among law firms and lawyers around the state kicks off March 14.
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office is teaming up again with the Indiana State Bar Association and Feeding Indiana’s
Hungry to encourage the legal community help needy Hoosiers.
MoreAttorney called to serve
March 2, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerAs an attorney who was being deployed by the U.S. Navy Reserve to serve his country, there was no question that he would go.
The support received from his firm for the year he was away made the experience manageable.
MoreBarnes & Thornburg opens Los Angeles office
February 25, 2011
Jennifer NelsonIndianapolis-based Barnes & Thornburg has expanded again, this time to the West Coast. A Los Angeles, Calif., office opened
today with six attorneys from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.
MoreLawyer couples
February 16, 2011
Rebecca BerfangerWhile some couples prefer to keep their work and personal lives separate, it’s not unheard of for lawyers to pair up.
Four couples shared their stories with Indiana Lawyer.
MoreFinancing new energy creators
February 16, 2011
Michael HoskinsWhen attorney John Kirkwood sees a garbage dump, his mind not only starts wandering toward the renewable energy that could
be produced at that site but also an expanding field of law that’s drawing more lawyers into the environmental fold.
MoreSame firm, but different cases before Supreme Court on same day
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsFor appellate attorneys Paul Jefferson and Mark Crandley at Barnes & Thornburg, this double-argument day Jan. 20 was a
new experience that many say isn’t very common in the legal community.
MoreMotion & discovery
February 2, 2011
Michael HoskinsA settlement is the quicker resolution. A trial is the longer resolution. How the initial give and take between attorneys
determines what happens.
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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.
In regards to bill's comment about trusting the cover meant. We can trust them about as much as we can trust attorneys'.
This is disturbing to learn...
Yikes!