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IndyBar: Ask a Lawyer
Volunteer IndyBar attorneys, paralegals and law students were scattered across Indianapolis on Tuesday, April 9 for the biannual Ask a Lawyer legal advice program.
IndyBar: It’s Time to Go “Off the Record”
Tune in to the IndyBar’s brand new podcast! Listen to stories from judges, lawyers and more that go beyond the courtroom on Off the Record with James Bell.
IndyBar: Volunteer on April 9 and Celebrate 20 Years of Ask a Lawyer
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
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!
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: Bench Bar — More than FOMO, Have An Epiphany
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
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
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: Nothing is Certain Except for Death and Taxes … Unless You Have a Property Tax Exemption
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!
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: Women and the Law Division Honors Debbie Caruso with 2019 WLD Mentorship Award
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.
IndyBar: Five Tips on Retirement Plans in Light of the Recent Tax Act
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.

IndyBar: Meet the Indianapolis Bar Foundation President
Who’s the new IBF president? We sat down with Mark Waterfill to give you an exclusive peek inside the mind of the IBF’s newest leader! Check it out!
IndyBar: Get More for Your Membership in 2019 — Join us for Free Fridays!
Start your new year with a resolution to SAVE MONEY! We’re bringing back Free Fridays in 2019, which means you’ll save more time AND money with these complimentary offerings.
IndyBar: Doers Make Mistakes
A man much wiser than myself once said, “If you’re not making mistakes, you’re probably not doing anything. Doers make mistakes. This isn’t a shortcoming; it’s a defining characteristic of human achievement.
IndyBar: Judicial Insights from E-Discovery Day
Candid commentary from the bench was a highlight of this year’s IndyBar E-Discovery Day program. Technology competence emerged as the major theme of the judicial panel. Proportionality and the role of e-discovery consultants were among the other interesting topics.
IndyBar: Indianapolis Bar Foundation Recognizes 2018 Fellows
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation expresses sincere gratitude to the 2018 Distinguished Fellows and Distinguished Life Fellows for their long and continuing support of our profession and community.
IndyBar: Attorneys Needed for Naturalization Ceremonies
Twice a month, a ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse welcomes newly naturalized American citizens. It’s an awe-inspiring ceremony–and you can be a part of it.