Attorneys rewarded by focusing on narrow areas of the law
Lawyers build niche practices in franchise law, and representing clients in eminent domain cases.
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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.
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.
Ladendorf takes helm as ITLA president
Small-firm practitioner Mark Ladendorf leads a 5-lawyer firm in Indianapolis, three of which are in the family.
Close calls, complex cases highlight need for attorney surrogates
The attorney surrogate rule protects clients when lawyers are suddenly unavailable due to death, disability, disbarment or disappearance.
Big tech tips for small firms
When advising small firm and solo lawyers recently at the American Bar Association Tech Show in Chicago, Indianapolis attorney Marc Matheny said he ran out of time before he ran out of tips.
Longest-practicing female attorney in Indiana has no plans to retire
Reflecting on her legal career, Poff said she probably would not have been successful working at a big law firm. Yet she has done well as a solo practitioner in Auburn, not only building and sustaining a law office but also being a quiet influence on the other attorneys in DeKalb County.
Indiana’s longest-serving attorney will retire from practice at 96
Alexis “Alex” Thomas Cholis is winding down his law practice. More than 70 years after admission to the bar, he’s decided it’s time.
2 Indianapolis attorneys charged with felonies
Two Indianapolis attorneys are facing criminal charges after the Marion County prosecutor filed charges in unrelated cases.
Rejecting the traditional legal career path
Statistics may not provide a complete picture of female attorneys’ career aspirations.
Hybrid office solutions giving attorneys new ways to practice
Attorneys are opting out of the long-term commitment of buying and renting space for “virtual” offices they use a few times a month.
Bloomington attorney enters into plea agreement
A jury trial set for this week for a Monroe County attorney accused of stealing money from clients has been cancelled because a plea agreement has been reached.
Small law firm sees faith in class-action suit pay off
A federal judge appears likely to approve the largest class-action settlement ever to come out of a local court, and DeLaney & DeLaney, a small Indianapolis law firm that helped press the case, is poised to profit handsomely.
Super scheduling
Law firms and courts in Indianapolis work to ensure smooth operations during Super Bowl week.
COA reverses trial court’s ruling in favor of attorney
The Indiana Court of Appeals has reversed a trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of an attorney who failed to monitor an estate checking account while serving as the estate’s counsel.
Foundation in memory of attorney hosting golf fundraiser
Christ is my Big C, a charitable foundation started by attorney Stephenie Jocham to help cancer patients, is seeking sponsorships, foursomes, and silent auction items for an Oct. 17 golf tournament.
Lawyer pays his ‘civic rent’ through donation
An Indianapolis attorney hopes he can help spread the word in the legal community about the need for potential blood and bone marrow donors.
Indianapolis attorney creates rescue mission for displaced children
Tim Rowe enjoys practicing law but also wants to help others around the world.