Survey: Midlevel associate satisfaction hits new high
Associates in their third, fourth and fifth years at large law firms report the highest overall level of job satisfaction seen in the 10-year history of a survey on the topic.
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Past associations with Conour get lawyers named in civil suits
William Conour’s multi-million-dollar fraud has produced an avalanche of state and federal lawsuits naming as defendants several attorneys who used to work with the once-prominent personal-injury and wrongful-death attorney.
65 years in the law
World War II had just ended and the Baby Boom generation was making its debut when Philip “Skip” Kappes graduated from the University of Michigan Law School. It was 1948 and, for those who were not alive or just too young to remember that time, the following are a few facts that might help you gain perspective on the differences in American society between then and now.
Indiana law firms named among best for women
Three law firms based in Indiana or with offices in the state are among the 50 Best Law Firms for Women in the annual list compiled by Working Mother and consulting firm Flex-Time Lawyers LLC.
Bell/Gaerte: 3 things to know about fixed fees arrangements
James Bell and Michael Gaerte discuss things to know before entering into a fixed fee arrangement.
Paralegals take another stab at proposed rule on voluntary certification
Marion Superior Judge David Shaheed paid tribute to the professionals of the Indiana Paralegal Association at the group’s annual meeting July 17.
Lawyers talk about considerations in leaving firms, opening new practices
Several attorneys recently have departed established firms to form their own practices, leveraging their legal talents, goodwill and loyal clientele to satisfy entrepreneurial longings.
Visitation, funeral this weekend for Carmel attorney
A longtime attorney from Carmel who died unexpectedly this week will be laid to rest Sunday.
Sudden death of Indianapolis attorney saddens legal community
The Indianapolis legal community is in mourning after learning of the sudden death Tuesday night of attorney Joe Russell.
Groups partner to offer legal services to homeless veterans
Hoosier Veterans Assistance Foundation of Indiana Inc. and Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic recently signed an agreement for a clinic attorney to work with veterans.
Attorneys rewarded by focusing on narrow areas of the law
Lawyers build niche practices in franchise law, and representing clients in eminent domain cases.
Associate survey places Taft, Ice Miller, FBD in top Midwest 15 firms
Vault.com’s annual ranking of law firms has landed three firms with Indiana ties in the top 15 in the Midwest, according to associates who work in this region.
Attorney says Washington nonprofit’s complaints are part of ‘smear’ campaign
Terre Haute conservative attorney James Bopp Jr. says that an IRS whistleblower suit and other complaints alleging Bopp has diverted funds from the nonprofit James Madison Center for Free Speech to his law firm are part of a “smear machine” by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington.
Faegre Baker Daniels seeks applicants for diversity fellowship program
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is now accepting applications for its 2014 Diversity & Inclusion Fellowship program. The fellowships provide experience and mentorship to second-year law students in one of firm’s seven offices.
Lawyer accused of staging shooting avoids trial
A southern Indiana attorney accused of staging his shooting a little more than a year ago will avoid a trial that had been scheduled to begin Wednesday. The attorney will enter a guilty plea next month, but attorneys involved with the case said they won’t disclose details.
7th Circuit reverses sanctions against Plews Shadley, other firms in False Claims Act case
After finding that a federal court in Indianapolis erred in dismissing a former ITT Educational Services Inc. employee’s False Claims Act lawsuit, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the nearly $350,000 in sanctions imposed against three law firms representing the woman.
Firms with Indiana presence make Top 30 in corporate counsel survey
Two big law firms with presences in Indiana made the list of law firms offering the best service for Fortune 1000 clients, according to a survey of corporate counsel.
Settlement reached in Weinberger medical malpractice suits
Victims split $55 million, but some cases continue for former fugitive Merrillville ‘Nose Doctor.’
Fireworks lawyers help clients with flying colors
Muncie attorney John H. Brooke has a flair for providing hands-on help to his clients in the fireworks business. Say someone’s unavailable at the last minute to fire off a town’s Fourth of July display. Brooke can handle that.
Historic law firm and young upstart merge in southern Indiana
Two law firms in New Albany are joining together to form a 14-attorney office with expanded practice areas.