Taft picks veteran trial lawyer Betz to lead Indianapolis office
Tracy Betz has worked in the Indianapolis office for more than 20 years, building a practice focus that includes commercial litigation, intellectual property and trade secrets.
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DIY divorces highlight need for family law attorneys, especially in rural areas
Nine of the 10 Indiana counties with the highest rates of domestic case filings (primarily divorce and legal separation proceedings) were legal deserts, according to an analysis by the Indiana Lawyer of caseload statistics by the Indiana Judicial Branch and Census population data.
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Learning the ropes: Tips for attorneys starting out
While the adjustment from college to law school can be challenging, the transition from student to attorney creates a new set of struggles.
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How an Indy opera singer is helping professionals find their voice
A native of southeast New York state, Anne Fuchs now lives in Indianapolis, where she uses her talents as a singer and communications specialist to help clients of her business, Foxy Opera LLC, develop the confidence to stand in front of peers or an audience and powerfully communicate their ideas.
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Indianapolis Office of Corporation Counsel grapples with litigator ‘drought’
The city is raising salaries and trying to recruit more talent, in part by touting the courtroom experience these positions offer.
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Solo law firm owner shares advice on running your own business
It offers general legal services but also has niches in representing other attorneys as well as designers, artists and publishers in the board gaming industry.
Bar initiative aims to turn lawyers into entrepreneurs
More than half of Indiana’s counties have fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.
Indiana inspector general discontinues publication of investigative reports
State law classifies the investigative reports as confidential, but reports can be released if the governor or inspector general determines the information is in the public’s interest.
McCarter & English looks to more growth as Indianapolis office expands
Growth within McCarter’s Indianapolis office has been consistent since taking root in the Hoosier state.
15 lawyers selected for inaugural class of ISBA Rural Practice Academy
The chosen lawyers will spend the next 12 months learning how to build sustainable legal practices in rural and underserved communities.
Attorneys reaffirm oath of office during second annual Law Day rally
More than 200 attorneys gathered outside the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on Thursday to reaffirm their responsibility to the rule of law during the Indianapolis Bar Association’s annual Law Day Rally.
IBJ names Taft’s Bob Hicks the Forty Under 40 Alumni Award winner
Indianapolis had always been Bob Hicks’ anchor, both metaphorically and geographically.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won’t use it, according to new poll
Roughly 3 in 10 employees are frequent users of AI in their jobs, meaning they use it daily or a few times a week.
Indiana prosecutors wrestle with staffing crunch
It’s no secret that Indiana has an attorney shortage.
Senior counsel Jimmie McMillian takes The Lawyer beyond the Greatest Spectacle in Racing
The two roles allow him to lead both legal operations at the speedway and interact face-to-face with fans who attend one of IndyCar’s many events throughout the year.
Conversations signal rising awareness of secondary trauma in legal profession
Secondary trauma is the act of experiencing physical, mental and emotional trauma as a result of a professionals’ proximity to traumatic events experienced by the clients they serve.
Fanatics names former Indiana Gaming Commission director as senior vice president of legal
Sara Tait stepped down from the state’s gambling regulatory body in 2021 after six years in the role.
Retired Faegre partner among 10 community volunteers honored with Be Better Awards
The awards from IBJ Media, in partnership with the Indiana Sports Corp. and NCAA, honor the legacy of the late civic leader Jim Morris.
Global insurance law firm brings services to new northwest Indiana office
Clyde & Co announced the expansion to Indiana on March 17, marking the firm’s 21st office in North America. The firm also has a presence in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies
President Trump posted on social media, “Good, I’m glad he’s dead.” The Republican president added, “He can no longer hurt innocent people!”
Attorneys across Indianapolis go toe-to-toe on basketball court
Some attorneys in the Indianapolis area have one more task to complete before calling it a day. This one, however, doesn’t go toward billable hours.
Taft Managing Partner Hicks is IBJ’s 2026 Forty Under 40 alum of the year
Hicks was a member of the Forty Under 40 class of 2000 when he was executive vice president of CIT Group, where he oversaw more than $25 billion in Wall Street asset-backed securitizations, debt financings and acquisitions.
Attorney for family of Hamilton County crash victim faces felony after allegedly stealing car parts
Investigators say attorney James Masur II was trying to find the black box of the BMW involved in a March 2025 crash that killed former Hamilton Southeastern High School football star Mason Alexander.
Indiana State Bar Association leads new program to support rural attorneys
In July, the bar association will launch its first-ever Rural Practice Academy, an 11-month fellowship during which members can learn from legal professionals and one another how to build and sustain legal practices in small communities.