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.
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March 16, 2011
From IBALearn more about what is happening at the IBA today!
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March 16, 2011
View photos from the IBA 2011 Lawyer-Legislator panel.
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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).
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March 2, 2011
View photos from the 2011 luncheon.
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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.
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March 2, 2011
From IBAIBA Frontlines for March 2, 2011.
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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.
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March 2, 2011
From IBAOgletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. has named Kristin Keltner as managing shareholder of the firm’s Indianapolis
office.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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February 16, 2011
R. Anthony Prather
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February 16, 2011
From IBAFrontlines for Feb. 16, 2011.
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February 2, 2011
From IBAThird in a series of articles on Witness Control and Cross Examination.
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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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February 2, 2011
From IBAAs the Indiana General Assembly grapples with legislation the Indianapolis Bar Association continues its practice of monitoring
progress of Bills its leadership believes to be on interest to its members.
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February 2, 2011
From IBAMartha Wentworth takes the bench.
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February 2, 2011
From IBAIt has been two years in training, watching first Jim, and then Chris, taking notes, learning, and getting prepared. Now the
training is over, I am ready to start, and it is “game on.” It is going to be a busy and productive 2011.
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February 2, 2011
From IBAFrontlines for Feb. 2, 2011.
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February 2, 2011
From IBAMonitoring State Court Dockets
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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.