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Despite having already granted the adoption petition, the Vanderburgh Superior Court must revisit an adoption case after the Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer to a Court of Appeals opinion that found an error in the trial court’s decision.
Kathleen Casey has devoted her career to public defense, and now she’s helping lead efforts to examine and propose changes to improve Indiana’s public defender system. These efforts could impact thousands of Hoosiers’ lives for decades to come. She also is a strong advocate for restoration of lost driving privileges and for immigration reform. When […]
Meagan R. Brien is a go-to lawyer for civil and fiduciary litigation, corporate services and estate planning, but she’s also a leader in the firm’s diversity and inclusion efforts. She also handles pro bono service for the firm and serves the Evansville community by volunteering with a wide range of nonprofit boards. (Photo courtesy of […]
Christopher Bayh bears the surname synonymous with two generations of Indiana political titans, but those who know and work with him say he works as hard as anyone as a go-to litigator in complex, high-stakes matters. He also works to help homeless people in Indianapolis, and pro bono efforts have included representing asylum-seekers fleeing violence. […]
Justin Allen has been practicing just five years, but he’s distinguished himself as a leader at his firm and in bar associations. He serves as president of IndyBar’s Young Lawyers Division. His leadership is also evident in his community service. He is vice chair of the board of Hear Indiana, which provides resources for deaf […]
A man convicted of intimidation for threatening to blowup a courthouse failed to persuade the Indiana Court of Appeals that he did not want to evacuate the building because he made the calls when he knew the place would be empty.
A man found slumped over a steering wheel who later admitted to possessing methamphetamine and marijuana has lost his appeal of the denial of his motion to suppress the evidence against him. The Indiana Court of Appeals found the seizure of the man was constitutionally permissible.
The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to uphold President Donald Trump’s ban on travel to the U.S. by visitors from several Muslim-majority countries, a move that would hand the president a major victory on a controversial signature policy.
The Indiana Supreme Court issued three orders Tuesday suspending or extending the suspensions of three lawyers found to be noncooperative with the Disciplinary Commission’s investigation of grievances against them.
Finding a couple’s appeal of a judgment in favor of a bank meritless and in bad faith, the Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court ruling and remanded the case for a determination of appellate legal fees to be awarded from the couple to the bank.
Porter County in northwestern Indiana is spending $3.6 million to buy back an old jail for use as office space.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to protect special counsel Robert Mueller’s job, putting the matter in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has said he won’t let the bill reach Senate floor.
Thomas M. Zurek came to Indianapolis in 2002, making a sizeable splash when he joined OneAmerica Financial Partners. Since then, the company’s assets under administration has grown from $12 billion to more than $80 billion. Before moving to Indiana, Zurek served as corporate counsel and in private practice in Texas and Iowa in a prolific […]
Before Jack Walkey ever set foot in court, he’d made quite a name for himself on other courts around Indiana as starting guard for the 1964 state championship Lafayette Jefferson High School Bronchos. His real estate and estate planning practice clients praise his winning personality, skilled counsel and friendship, as well as his community service. […]
Steven Schultz knows about building bridges. He was involved in completing the years-long project to build two spans across the Ohio River, connecting Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. He also facilitated Mitch Daniels’ transition into Indiana’s governor’s office in 2005, and as general counsel under Daniels at Purdue University, recently guided completion of the school’s acquisition […]
Tony Prather’s legal career has included a full-service labor and employment practice with significant trial experience. He also served two terms on the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and has received honors for his community service efforts. Prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg, he served as in-house counsel for companies including Ameritech and Firestone. What […]
Joseph O’Connor has risen to leadership positions in the Indiana State and American bar associations from his Bloomington office, where he’s had a distinguished practice for 40 years. He’s remained active with his alma mater and the broader Bloomington community, working on public health, access to justice issues and criminal justice initiatives, to name a […]
Kevin Murray’s practice fittingly is government service. He’s served Indiana government in numerous capacities for nearly 40 years, including multiple Democratic governors and as counsel to Democratic caucuses of the Indiana House and Senate, and as Senate parliamentarian. He’s also been a tireless advocate for civility and a proud champion of Irish-American causes. What was […]
Lisa McKinney lives by this adage: Do well by doing good. As a leader in her firm’s hospitality and administrative law practices, she’s known as a mentor to young associates and has championed diversity. Her volunteerism has been honored by the American Cancer Society, and she’s been a tireless advocate for the environment. What’s been […]
John L. Krauss may have a greater understanding of Indianapolis and central Indiana than just about anyone. As founding director of the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, he’s helped study a variety of issues important to the region, assisting more than 150 local and state entities understand the ramifications of their policy and funding choices. […]