ACLU of Indiana, ILS founder remembered for fighting for justice
The man who helped to found the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana and Indiana Legal Services Organization died April 5 after a brief hospitalization. Irving Fink was 95.
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Longtime NDLS professor remembered for academic prowess, concern for students
Notre Dame Law School professor Charles E. Rice died Wednesday following an illness. Rice had been a member of the faculty since 1969 and was a noted expert in the area of natural law.
Indiana woman who fought gay marriage ban dies of cancer
A terminally ill woman whose desire to have her same-sex marriage recognized by Indiana before she died helped galvanize efforts to overturn the state's gay marriage ban has lost her battle with cancer.
Director of northeast Indiana pro bono organization died July 3
Terry McCaffrey, the executive director of the Volunteer Lawyer Program of Northeast Indiana, died July 3. He was 55.
Former Daviess Judge Judith Hayes Dwyer dies
The fourth woman to be appointed a state court judge in Indiana, Judith Hayes Dwyer died Saturday at her home in Washington, Ind. She was 75.
Indiana legal community mourns deaths of 2 attorneys
The Indiana legal community recently mourned the deaths of two well-known attorneys, Stephen Johnson and the Rev. Thomas Murphy.
Funeral Friday for former IPAC leader
The funeral for Stephen Johnson, the attorney who led the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council for nearly 15 years, will be held Friday in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis legal community saddened by death of beloved priest
The Rev. Thomas Murphy, a member of the Indianapolis legal community who left the practice of law to become a priest, died Friday after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Former head of Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council dies
Stephen Johnson, the former executive director of the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council, passed away unexpectedly Sunday. Johnson was with the organization for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2011.
Longtime Lake Superior judge dies at 78
Lake Superior Judge Gerald N. Svetanoff, 78, died Wednesday. Svetanoff was the longest-serving Lake Superior judge at the time of his death.
Memorial service to honor Vevay attorney
A memorial service for Ronald “Ron” Hocker will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 10 in the Switzerland Circuit Court courtroom. All local attorneys and court staff are welcome to attend to pay their last respects to Hocker, who died Dec. 9 at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis.
Longtime Vevay lawyer Ronald Hocker dies
Ronald Jewell “Ron” Hocker of Vevay, a longtime attorney and civic leader in southeastern Indiana, died Monday at the Indiana University Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. He was 71.
McKinney professor emeritus Harold Greenberg dies
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law professor emeritus Harold Greenberg died Tuesday. Family funeral services were to take place Friday, and a memorial celebration is being scheduled.
IndyBar: Memories Of Joe Russell
While still shocked from Joe’s death, having spent the day before and the morning of his death with him, I am trying to adjust my own perception of life based on Joe’s premature departure.
Indianapolis loses attorney and civic leader Edgar Lamb
An attorney who played an integral role in consolidating the governments of the city of Indianapolis and Marion County, which made the Hoosier state capital the 11th largest city in the United States, has died.
Attorney’s death saddens legal community
The Indianapolis legal community is mourning the sudden death July 16 of attorney Joe Russell.
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.
Former U.S. attorney, Superior judge dies
Retired Judge Alfred W. Moellering of Fort Wayne died Sunday at the age of 86. He was a longtime Superior Court judge in Allen County.
Franklin attorney dies suddenly from heart attack
A former Bartholomew County public defender died suddenly Feb. 23 in Columbus.