Thomas Hays is at his best when he’s in front a jury, where he often finds himself despite the push for settling through mediation. For nearly 40 years, he has litigated civil cases involving areas such as product liability, wrongful death and premises liability. Juries appreciate his quick wit and ability to accurately size up […]
Since Adam Bartrom’s first day at the firm, he has distinguished himself as a hard-working, resourceful and conscientious attorney. Early in his career, Adam began working as the lead attorney on federal employment lawsuits and has won summary judgment in many cases in various jurisdictions. In a whistleblower case that initially seemed clear cut against […]
Gregory Hahn has spent more than 40 years making a difference in his community, whether it’s serving on an organization’s board or launching a mentoring program for economically disadvantaged youth. Many people seek out the business litigator because of his expertise, knowledge, and ability to empower others. He helped introduce and implement the U.S. and […]
Michele Lorbieski Anderson joined the firm’s litigation department six years ago and has worked since to make an impact in the legal community. Her ethics and honesty have been described as refreshing, and she has focused her work in the community on underserved areas and helping children in challenging situations. Michele is dedicated to making […]
Julia Blackwell Gelinas has spent the majority of her legal career championing the advancement of women within her firm and throughout the profession. She is a former managing partner of predecessor firm Locke Reynolds, one of few women in the state to hold that title. Julia currently chairs the firm’s appellate practice group. Her professional […]
In Charles Dunalp’s first years as executive director of the bar foundation, times were good. Then the Great Recession hit and the organization saw IOLTA funds available for disbursement drop from $3 million to around $300,000 annually. He kept a positive outlook and took tough personnel and program restructuring decisions that have allowed the organization […]
The Hon. Brent Dickson, who retired at the end of April from the Indiana Supreme Court, has the distinction of being the second-longest service justice in the history of the court. During his 30 years as a justice, he was instrumental in refining Indiana law, writing nearly 900 opinions. Chief Justice Loretta Rush said in […]
Murray Clark is a self-described “creature of Indianapolis” and has spent much of his life serving the community. He currently is the leader of the Indianapolis office of Faegre Baker Daniels, where he practices in real estate and governmental affairs, representing clients on matters involving alcoholic beverage law, fire code regulations and zoning issues. Murray […]
Rod Bohannan is entering his 40th year as an attorney at Indiana Legal Services, where he has dedicated his career to public interest law and advocating for impoverished clients in need of a voice. Over his career, he’s practiced in areas such as landlord-tenant law, expungement and consumer bankruptcy. In fact, he was the one […]
The state's second-longest serving justice will officially retire from the Indiana Supreme Court Friday.
When commercial courts start operating in Indiana, Allen Superior Judge Craig Bobay will have had a hand in their procedures and function. The judge’s court is one of six participating in a pilot project established by the Indiana Supreme Court in January 2016 that will run three years, and he chairs the Indiana Commercial Court […]
Arend Abel has long committed himself to supporting and mentoring law students and young attorneys, in his workplace and through his participation with bar associations. The attorney, who focuses his practice in business litigation and appellate law, previously worked as special counsel for former Indiana Attorney General Pamela Carter. Arend has been an advocate for […]
Personal and business bankruptcies nationwide reached the lowest point since 2006, according to statistics released Thursday by the federal courts.
Michael Allen is tireless in his efforts as an outstanding lawyer and his work in the community, where he will be a fixture in the public finance practice for years to come. He recently served as bond counsel on a $1.1 billion financing of an economic development facility in southern Indiana. One of his clients […]
The Indiana Supreme Court has issued an order outlining the interim rules applicable to the courts participating in the three-year Commercial Court Pilot Project, which begins this summer.
St. Joseph Circuit Judge Michael G. Gotsch is moving from one court to another this year. The judge, who decided not to run for re-election, has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana.
An Indianapolis law professor is celebrating the release from prison of a Gary man who she has argued for years was wrongly convicted of rape, sexual deviate conduct and robbery.
The 7th Circuit Pattern Jury Instruction Committee has released revised pattern Section 1983 civil jury instructions which will be available for comment through Friday.
The Indiana Supreme Court granted transfer in one case last week that it decided Friday, unanimously denying the 12 others that were up for transfer.
Indiana Lawyer won three awards at the Society of Professional Journalists' Best in Indiana competition Friday night, including a first place award for coverage on its 2015 Practicing Law in Indiana survey.