Alabama, Ohio attorneys combine, open Indy office
Personal injury attorneys based in Alabama and Ohio have partnered to launch a firm with new locations across the country, including in Indianapolis.
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Court gives initial approval to settlement in debt collection case against Indy-area firm
A federal judge has preliminarily approved a settlement between Church Church Hittle + Antrim and a plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit involving the firm’s debt collection communication.
Law firms, ISBA find different ways to use new office spaces: Efficiency, culture at heart of new offices, even with less square footage
In its Top 2023 Legal Trends Report, the website Legal Recruiter Directory noted an increased focus on collaboration within legal practices and the utilization of much smaller offices on average than previously.
Law firm to reimburse for not drinking and driving on July 4th holiday
Indianapolis law firm Eskew Law’s Sober Rides safety campaign will be running on Independence Day to keep local residents from driving after they’ve been drinking.
Web Exclusive: Densborn Blachly celebrates decade of serving clients, looks ahead to next 10 years
Don Densborn and David Blachly had been working at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP when they made the leap with Jarod Brown — now the owner of Brown Capital Group — to open an office on the north side of Indianapolis. They opened their office in 2013.
Church Church Hittle + Antrim merges with Burrus & Sease
Two of the area’s oldest law firms have joined forces, as Hamilton County-based Church Church Hittle + Antrim celebrated its new merger with Burrus & Sease June 8.
Firms form new India connections: New firm offices, combinations give global reach to Hoosier law
Two recent law firm expansions have connected the legal community in Indiana to national and international markets, including India.
Ice Miller opens Baltimore office, recruits team from Baltimore firm
Ice Miller LLP is expanding its East Coast presence with a new office in Baltimore, staffing the office with a team that came to Ice from a Baltimore-based firm.
Indy IP firm promoting STEM education with scholarships, partnerships
Woodard Emhardt Henry Reeves & Wagner LLP has awarded a $5,000 STEM scholarship to high school senior from Purdue Polytechnic High School.
Faegre Drinker M&A Conference continues evolving in 10th year
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP hosted its 10th M&A Conference last week, continuing the evolution of an event that firm partner Jim Birge once feared was stale to something that he hopes is more interesting and relevant.
Plunkett Cooney opens law school diversity scholarship program
Midwestern law firm Plunkett Cooney has announced the opening of a scholarship program for diverse law school students.
Barnes & Thornburg opening Nashville, Tennessee, office
Indianapolis-based Barnes & Thornburg LLP announced Monday it is opening a new office in Nashville, Tennessee.
Plunkett Cooney moves to new downtown Indianapolis location
One of the oldest law firms in the Midwest, established in 1913, has relocated its Indiana office to a new downtown Indianapolis location.
Law firm planning new HQ in downtown Fishers
A Fishers-based law firm is planning to build a three-story headquarters near the city’s Nickel Plate District.
McCarter & English finds new home in Carmel’s 1st on Main project
The team at McCarter & English LLP now has a permanent office within the city of Carmel’s coveted 1st on Main project.
Kastel takes helm as Faegre Drinker’s 1st female chair
Gina Kastel officially began her tenure as Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath’s first female chair this month. The firm has also announced new board members.
‘Supercharged’: Lewis Wagner combination designed to bolster firm’s probate practice
Attorneys at Hewitt Law & Mediation have combined with Lewis Wagner, effective March 1.
Quarles announces 2nd combination of 2023, this time bolstering IP practice
Quarles & Brady LLP, a Milwaukee-based law firm with an office in Indianapolis, is combining with Denver-based Adsero IP, an intellectual property law firm, effective March 1. The deal marks Quarles’ second combination in as many months.
Center of it all: For many Indy law firms, downtown is still where it’s at
Whether they are downsizing their office in the post-pandemic era, holding steady or even expanding their space, downtown law firms say they have good reasons for wanting to remain in the heart of the city.
Cultural cohesion: As law firms combine, they retain talent by making sure cultures fit
Law offices are paying very close attention to culture and personalities when courting a merger partner.