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IndyBar: Celebrating the Practice of Law, 25 and 50 Years at a Time

April 16, 2019

We will honor 18 attorneys who have achieved 50 years of practice and 62 attorneys who have practiced for 25 years on May 9 at the Woodstock Club for the annual Practice Milestone Celebration. Each of these attorneys has a remarkable story of hard work, dedication and commitment. I wish I could write a column about them all, but I only have room to focus on three 50-year practitioners who have personally impacted me in my career.

IndyBar: Bearing the Burden of Reasoned Argument

April 2, 2019

Once armed with the facts, the lawyer may then apply the rules to the facts. Whether ultimately successful or not, a well-reasoned application of the law to the proper set of facts is one of the most satisfying efforts in our profession.

IndyBar: Last Chance — You Have ONE MORE WEEK to Nominate for the IndyBar Paralegal of the Year Award!

April 2, 2019

Take time to recognize the hard work of an exceptional paralegal by nominating him or her for the 2019 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year Award!

IndyBar: Make a Difference — Volunteer for Free Wills Clinic on April 16

April 2, 2019

Attorneys, paralegals and law students are needed as volunteers to do intake, conduct private legal consultations with qualified applicants, draft paperwork and witness document signing. Estate planning attorneys are needed but non-probate-savvy attorneys will also be put to good use. Have a notary license? You’re needed too!

IndyBar: Applications Now Accepted for $35,000 Impact Fund Grant

March 20, 2019

For more than 50 years, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (IBF) has worked to ensure equal access to justice for all Indianapolis-area residents. In an effort to expand this mission impact on the greater Indianapolis community, applications from local organizations are now being accepted through May 31 for the IBF’s annual Impact Fund grant. The grant will be awarded in August 2019.

IndyBar: Volunteer on April 9 and Celebrate 20 Years of Ask a Lawyer

March 19, 2019

IndyBar is celebrating its 20th year of serving the Indianapolis community through its Ask a Lawyer Program! This year’s Ask a Lawyer program will be held on April 9 at 11 locations throughout Indianapolis.

IndyBar: Volunteers for Spring Paternity Court Mediation Day May 3

March 19, 2019

The IndyBar ADR Section Executive Committee is pleased to announce that we will host our Spring Paternity Court Mediation Day on May 3, at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. We hope you will set aside May 3 to volunteer for this fun and exciting program!

IndyBar: Nominate by April 10 for the Paralegal of the Year Award!

March 19, 2019

Building an efficient work team is imperative when the goal is to best serve your clients. A paralegal can be a fundamental component of an effective team. Take time to recognize the hard work of an exceptional paralegal by nominating him or her for the 2019 IndyBar Paralegal of the Year Award!

IndyBar: TRAC Zooms Back to Indy — Don’t Miss Out on the Action!

March 19, 2019

The Racing Attorney Conference (TRAC), an annual motorsports legal conference planned and presented by the Indianapolis Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law Section, returns to Indianapolis on April 9 and 10, 2019.

IndyBar: Bench Bar — More than FOMO, Have An Epiphany

March 19, 2019

More than FOMO, or fear of missing out, the upcoming IndyBar Bench Bar Conference from June 20-22 offers much more and takes place in the beautifully renovated French Lick Springs Hotel, in the beautifully renovated town of French Lick.

IndyBar: How the Diversity Job Fair Impacted my Life and How it Could Impact Yours

March 5, 2019

As March 1, 2019, marks the beginning of the registration period for the 2019 Indianapolis Bar Association’s Diversity Job Fair from August 5-6, I want to reflect on my wonderful experience at last year’s fair and express my gratitude to all the organizers and participants who made the experience memorable.

IndyBar: Set the Rules — Opportunity for Additional Parenting Time vs. Make-Up Time

March 5, 2019

If you’re a family law practitioner, you always hope that your clients who are co-parents can figure out their own parenting plan and adjust it as necessary when life happens. The best scenarios are when parents are flexible and child-focused in their plans. But what happens when they are not?

IndyBar: Student Loan Debt Got You Down?

March 5, 2019

The Indianapolis Bar Association and Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law are conducting listening sessions to young lawyers with law school student loan debt on March 26 and April 11.

IndyBar: Lawyer-Legislators Talk Details of Session at Esteemed Lawyer-Legislator Luncheon

February 19, 2019

Plans and updates from the 2019 Indiana General Assembly were hot topics of discussion at the Lawyer-Legislator Luncheon on February 12.

IndyBar: Nothing is Certain Except for Death and Taxes … Unless You Have a Property Tax Exemption

February 19, 2019

Whether a property qualifies for a property tax exemption is a question routinely asked in real estate transactions as developers and buyers explore options to reduce and budget for ongoing costs.

IndyBar: The Indianapolis Bar Foundation $35,000 Impact Fund Grant: Spread the Word!

February 19, 2019

On March 1, the Indianapolis Bar Foundation will begin accepting applications for its Impact Fund Grant: a cash grant of $35,000 to support a local nonprofit’s program to improve access to justice for Indianapolis-area residents.

IndyBar: We Can Make It Happen

February 5, 2019

I am truly honored to serve as your 141st president. I have been an IndyBar member since 1982, and I have seen firsthand how our bar has had a positive impact in the lives of so many lawyers and non-lawyers. I’m excited and energized for 2019, and I hope you are, too.

IndyBar: Women and the Law Division Honors Debbie Caruso with 2019 WLD Mentorship Award

February 5, 2019

Each year, the Women and the Law Division presents its Mentorship Award, which seeks to honor a female legal professional who has exhibited exceptional efforts to be a mentor to other women in the profession. This year, the division has selected Debbie Caruso of Rubin & Levin PC as the honorable recipient.

Morris: IndyBar leadership something to celebrate

February 4, 2019

I’ve always been drawn to the law and have thoroughly enjoyed my interactions with those in the legal field. And this is definitely the case working with the folks at IndyBar.

IndyBar: Five Tips on Retirement Plans in Light of the Recent Tax Act

January 22, 2019

Almost every client estate planning attorneys encounter has a retirement plan that makes up part of his or her estate. As a result, it is important to understand the rules that govern retirement plans and the income tax consequences that may affect both clients and beneficiaries.

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