http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_in.php Judged Law Firm en-us (C) 2006 Judged. All rights reserved. contact@judged.com(Judged) contact@judged.com Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:31:50 -0500 Law Firms http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_in.php 60 http://www.judged.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.judged.com/jdfirmrssfeed_in.php Address : 403 E. Sixth Street, Phone : 812-332-2113, City : Bloomington http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100127 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=100127&page=1 Address : 7th Floor Hulman Building20 North West Fourth Street, Suite 708, Phone : 812-425-1591, City : Evansville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=111 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=111&page=2 Address : 25 North West Riverside DriveP.O. Box 1287, Phone : 812-426-1231, City : Evansville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=242 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=242&page=3 Address : Fifth Main Financial PlazaSuite 305,501 main Street, P.O. Box 3646, Phone : 812-423-3183, City : Evansville At the 4th Annual Ladies' Day at the Track on August 2, 2007, nearly 100 women from around the community shared a day of fun which included numerous wins, a few losses and the opportunity to spend time with friends, new and old. A great menu and the wonderful Ellis Park staff helped the ladies stay cool, although the heat was not enough to stop the group from joining jockey Thomas Pompell, who rode Mo's Prize to victory, for a blanket race photo in the Winner's Circle. This year, the women of KDDK also took advantage of the opportunity to express our gratitude for all we have by supporting Habitat for Humanity's Operation Home Again Playground. Donations were accepted at the event and the firm has agreed to match the amount that was raised. Many thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful cause. The women of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP thank all our guests for taking the time to join us for the day. We look forward to an especially exciting day next year when Ladies' Day at the Track celebrates its fifth year and KDDK celebrates its 100th anniversary. At the 4th Annual Ladies' Day at the Track on August 2, 2007, nearly 100 women from around the community shared a day of fun which included numerous wins, a few losses and the opportunity to spend time with friends, new and old. A great menu and the wonderful Ellis Park staff helped the ladies stay cool, although the heat was not enough to stop the group from joining jockey Thomas Pompell, who rode Mo's Prize to victory, for a blanket race photo in the Winner's Circle. This year, the women of KDDK also took advantage of the opportunity to express our gratitude for all we have by supporting Habitat for Humanity's Operation Home Again Playground. Donations were accepted at the event and the firm has agreed to match the amount that was raised. Many thanks to all who contributed to this wonderful cause. The women of Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP thank all our guests for taking the time to join us for the day. We look forward to an especially exciting day next year when Ladies' Day at the Track celebrates its fifth year and KDDK celebrates its 100th anniversary. Michael G. Smith has joined KDDK as an associate attorney. A graduate of Indiana University School of Law, Michael's practice areas are litigation, medical malpractice defense, appellate work and health care. Michael G. Smith has joined KDDK as an associate attorney. A graduate of Indiana University School of Law, Michael's practice areas are litigation, medical malpractice defense, appellate work and health care. Partner Brian Williams was recently elected vice president of the Evansville Bar Foundation Board of Directors for the 2007-08 term. The Foundation supports public understanding of the law and strives to improve the delivery of legal services to the Evansville community. Partner Brian Williams was recently elected vice president of the Evansville Bar Foundation Board of Directors for the 2007-08 term. The Foundation supports public understanding of the law and strives to improve the delivery of legal services to the Evansville community. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1216 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1216&page=4 Address : One Riverfront Place20 N.W. First Street, 9th Floor,P.O. Box 916, Phone : 812-424-7575, City : Evansville http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2625 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2625&page=5 Address : 1400 One Summit Square, Phone : 260-423-9411, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1653 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1653&page=6 Address : 110 West Berry StreetSuite 1100, Phone : 260-426-9706, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=148 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=148&page=7 Address : 2100 National City Center110 West Berry Street, Phone : 260-422-9454, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2055 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2055&page=8 Address : 215 East Berry StreetP.O. Box 2263, Phone : 260-423-9551, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=125 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=125&page=9 Address : 200 East Main StreetSuite 1000, Phone : 260-426-1300, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=334 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=334&page=10 Address : First Bank Building205 West Jefferson Boulevard, Suite 250, Phone : 574-234-4149, City : South Bend Baker & Daniels have announced they are moving their DC headquarters to the new LEED Gold 11 story building that's under construction in downtown DC. Baker & Daniels have announced they are moving their DC headquarters to the new LEED Gold 11 story building that's under construction in downtown DC. David R. Frick has joined Baker & Daniels LLP where he will concentrate on a corporate practice. "All of us at Baker & Daniels are delighted that David Frick has rejoined the firm. During his career, Dave has compiled an incredible number of significant accomplishments," said Brian K. Burke, CEO and chairman of Baker & Daniels. "He brings deep expertise and seasoned experience to our firm and is an outstanding leader in our community. We are honored and excited to welcome Dave back home to Baker & Daniels." "Indianapolis has many fine law firms, but Baker & Daniels has always been special to me," added Frick. "Throughout its history, the firm has consistently produced so many of the extraordinary leaders who have been instrumental in helping our city and its institutions grow and prosper. In one way or another, Baker & Daniels has been involved in nearly every significant project Indianapolis has undertaken. I feel very fortunate to once again be part of such an outstanding organization." Frick recently retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer for WellPoint, Inc., the nation's largest health insurance company. He serves on numerous Boards of Directors and is Chairman of the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority, which is responsible for the construction of the new 63,000-seat stadium and expansion of the Indiana Convention Center. David R. Frick has joined Baker & Daniels LLP where he will concentrate on a corporate practice. "All of us at Baker & Daniels are delighted that David Frick has rejoined the firm. During his career, Dave has compiled an incredible number of significant accomplishments," said Brian K. Burke, CEO and chairman of Baker & Daniels. "He brings deep expertise and seasoned experience to our firm and is an outstanding leader in our community. We are honored and excited to welcome Dave back home to Baker & Daniels." "Indianapolis has many fine law firms, but Baker & Daniels has always been special to me," added Frick. "Throughout its history, the firm has consistently produced so many of the extraordinary leaders who have been instrumental in helping our city and its institutions grow and prosper. In one way or another, Baker & Daniels has been involved in nearly every significant project Indianapolis has undertaken. I feel very fortunate to once again be part of such an outstanding organization." Frick recently retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer for WellPoint, Inc., the nation's largest health insurance company. He serves on numerous Boards of Directors and is Chairman of the Indiana Stadium and Convention Building Authority, which is responsible for the construction of the new 63,000-seat stadium and expansion of the Indiana Convention Center. Baker & Daniels LLP is the leader among Indiana law firms with the most Indianapolis and Fort Wayne attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2008, a national publication that identifies the best attorneys in the country. Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States by the legal profession. The publication conducts an exhaustive peer review survey that has been developed and refined for 25 years. The current edition of Best Lawyers is based on more than two million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. The publication helps lawyers and clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions and practices. In all, 70 Baker & Daniels lawyers - 10 more than last year - from offices in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend were recognized in 33 different practice areas. Eighteen individuals were named Best Lawyers in more than one practice area. In U.S. rankings, Baker & Daniels was second with the most lawyers listed in gaming law and third with the most lawyers recognized in nonprofit/charities law. In Indiana, Baker & Daniels was first among Hoosier firms in 10 practices, including corporate law with 18 lawyers. In corporate law, Baker & Daniels also ranked No. 1 in Indianapolis (13) and Fort Wayne (four). Other practices where Baker & Daniels had the most lawyers among Indiana firms were administrative, antitrust, bet-the-company litigation, eminent domain/condemnation, international trade/finance, land use/zoning, leveraged buyouts/private equity, nonprofit/charities and securities law. Baker & Daniels LLP is the leader among Indiana law firms with the most Indianapolis and Fort Wayne attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2008, a national publication that identifies the best attorneys in the country. Best Lawyers is regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States by the legal profession. The publication conducts an exhaustive peer review survey that has been developed and refined for 25 years. The current edition of Best Lawyers is based on more than two million detailed evaluations of lawyers by other lawyers. The publication helps lawyers and clients find legal counsel in unfamiliar jurisdictions and practices. In all, 70 Baker & Daniels lawyers - 10 more than last year - from offices in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend were recognized in 33 different practice areas. Eighteen individuals were named Best Lawyers in more than one practice area. In U.S. rankings, Baker & Daniels was second with the most lawyers listed in gaming law and third with the most lawyers recognized in nonprofit/charities law. In Indiana, Baker & Daniels was first among Hoosier firms in 10 practices, including corporate law with 18 lawyers. In corporate law, Baker & Daniels also ranked No. 1 in Indianapolis (13) and Fort Wayne (four). Other practices where Baker & Daniels had the most lawyers among Indiana firms were administrative, antitrust, bet-the-company litigation, eminent domain/condemnation, international trade/finance, land use/zoning, leveraged buyouts/private equity, nonprofit/charities and securities law. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=95 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=95&page=41 Address : 800 Standard Federal Plaza, Phone : 260-422-0800, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=146 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=146&page=12 Address : 803 South Calhoun StreetNinth Floor, P.O. Box 11489, Phone : 260-423-1311, City : Fort Wayne http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1142 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1142&page=13 Address : 1 Indiana SquareSuite 2800, Phone : 317-636-4341, City : Indianapolis The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that Governmental Affairs Consultant M. Shannon Kiely has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Mental Health Memorial Foundation, Inc. Since its incorporation in 1962, the Indiana Mental Health Memorial Foundation has been dedicated to funding services and programs affecting the field of mental health. For over 32 years, through careful stewardship of it assets, the Foundation's Board of Directors have distributed dollars to mental health programs and projects that fulfill its purpose. Prior to joining Krieg DeVault, Shannon Kiely served as Governor Daniels' Deputy Legislative Director/Policy Director from December 2005 to December 2006. In that role, she lobbied on behalf of the Governor and the Administration's Agencies. Ms. Kiely also served as a Policy Director to Governor Daniels on professional licensing matters. She was with the Indiana House of Representatives from 2004-2005 as a Legislative Assistant to several Republican legislators. In addition to assisting her legislators, Ms. Kiely was also responsible for staffing the Local Government Committee. She has also completed college internships with the Indiana Manufacturers Association, Senator Richard G. Lugar, and the United States Foreign Relations committee. Ms. Kiely graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University. The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that Governmental Affairs Consultant M. Shannon Kiely has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Indiana Mental Health Memorial Foundation, Inc. Since its incorporation in 1962, the Indiana Mental Health Memorial Foundation has been dedicated to funding services and programs affecting the field of mental health. For over 32 years, through careful stewardship of it assets, the Foundation's Board of Directors have distributed dollars to mental health programs and projects that fulfill its purpose. Prior to joining Krieg DeVault, Shannon Kiely served as Governor Daniels' Deputy Legislative Director/Policy Director from December 2005 to December 2006. In that role, she lobbied on behalf of the Governor and the Administration's Agencies. Ms. Kiely also served as a Policy Director to Governor Daniels on professional licensing matters. She was with the Indiana House of Representatives from 2004-2005 as a Legislative Assistant to several Republican legislators. In addition to assisting her legislators, Ms. Kiely was also responsible for staffing the Local Government Committee. She has also completed college internships with the Indiana Manufacturers Association, Senator Richard G. Lugar, and the United States Foreign Relations committee. Ms. Kiely graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University. The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that partner Christopher D. Long has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Children's Bureau, Inc. Children's Bureau, Inc. is a private, nonprofit child and family services agency. It is licensed by the State of Indiana and accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. Children's Bureau makes agency services available and affordable to all families and children. Agency programs are funded in part by the United Way of Central Indiana, the Indiana Department of Family and Social Services Administration, individuals and other private and public foundations and organizations. Christopher Long has over 20 years of experience in private practice after graduating summa cum laude from Indiana University - School of Law in 1983. Mr. Long conducts complex and multi-faceted real estate transactions. His representation includes developers of commercial properties, such as office buildings, retail stores and industrial parks, as well as residential developers who deal with subdivisions and undeveloped land. Mr. Long works in all aspects of real estate encompassing strategic planning, acquisition of property, arrangement and negotiation of financing, zoning and like-kind exchanges. In addition to his real estate practice, Mr. Long represents commercial and real estate lending institutions and is involved with business organization planning, including the formation of limited liability companies. Mr. Long formerly served as board member and President of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana, Inc., a United Way agency. The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that partner Christopher D. Long has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of Children's Bureau, Inc. Children's Bureau, Inc. is a private, nonprofit child and family services agency. It is licensed by the State of Indiana and accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children, Inc. Children's Bureau makes agency services available and affordable to all families and children. Agency programs are funded in part by the United Way of Central Indiana, the Indiana Department of Family and Social Services Administration, individuals and other private and public foundations and organizations. Christopher Long has over 20 years of experience in private practice after graduating summa cum laude from Indiana University - School of Law in 1983. Mr. Long conducts complex and multi-faceted real estate transactions. His representation includes developers of commercial properties, such as office buildings, retail stores and industrial parks, as well as residential developers who deal with subdivisions and undeveloped land. Mr. Long works in all aspects of real estate encompassing strategic planning, acquisition of property, arrangement and negotiation of financing, zoning and like-kind exchanges. In addition to his real estate practice, Mr. Long represents commercial and real estate lending institutions and is involved with business organization planning, including the formation of limited liability companies. Mr. Long formerly served as board member and President of United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana, Inc., a United Way agency. The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that partner John R. Kirkwood has been elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy was established to address the societal needs for clean, affordable and renewable energy sources, improve the nation's energy security, and reduce global warming. Its primary mission is to promote research excellence in the area of renewable energy through collaborative efforts among faculty in the disciplines of engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental affairs. The center promotes renewable energy applications through teaching, learning, civic engagement, and synergistic partnerships with industry, government labs and local communities. A graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Law, Mr. Kirkwood provides tax and securities advice to clients including cities, towns, colleges and universities, school and fire districts, investment banks, commercial banks, nonprofit organizations, real estate development firms and manufacturers. Additionally, Mr. Kirkwood represents various nationally recognized energy companies in the renewable fuels industry, as well as senior lenders, junior lenders and equity providers for project finance transactions in the renewable fuels industry. Mr. Kirkwood is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association and is the past Indiana chairperson for the American Bar Association Forum Committee on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. The law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana, is pleased to announce that partner John R. Kirkwood has been elected Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy was established to address the societal needs for clean, affordable and renewable energy sources, improve the nation's energy security, and reduce global warming. Its primary mission is to promote research excellence in the area of renewable energy through collaborative efforts among faculty in the disciplines of engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, and environmental affairs. The center promotes renewable energy applications through teaching, learning, civic engagement, and synergistic partnerships with industry, government labs and local communities. A graduate of Indiana University and the Indiana University School of Law, Mr. Kirkwood provides tax and securities advice to clients including cities, towns, colleges and universities, school and fire districts, investment banks, commercial banks, nonprofit organizations, real estate development firms and manufacturers. Additionally, Mr. Kirkwood represents various nationally recognized energy companies in the renewable fuels industry, as well as senior lenders, junior lenders and equity providers for project finance transactions in the renewable fuels industry. Mr. Kirkwood is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the Indianapolis Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association and is the past Indiana chairperson for the American Bar Association Forum Committee on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1328 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1328&page=32 Address : 1 Indiana SquareSuite 2600, Phone : 317-639-4121, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1058 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1058&page=15 Address : 501 Indiana AvenueSuite 200, Phone : 317-237-0500, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1425 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1425&page=17 Address : 1 American SquareSuite 2300, Phone : 317-632-3232, City : Indianapolis P. Chadwick Hill has joined the law firm of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, P.C., as an of counsel attorney. Prior to joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, Mr. Hill was a litigation attorney with Brown Tompkins & Lory, Indianapolis, where he was responsible for counseling and representing clients in all aspects of criminal, civil, sports and entertainment law. He has litigated before both state and federal courts. He is admitted to practice in Indiana. Mr. Hill graduated from University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, 1997, after completing his undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University. P. Chadwick Hill has joined the law firm of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, P.C., as an of counsel attorney. Prior to joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, Mr. Hill was a litigation attorney with Brown Tompkins & Lory, Indianapolis, where he was responsible for counseling and representing clients in all aspects of criminal, civil, sports and entertainment law. He has litigated before both state and federal courts. He is admitted to practice in Indiana. Mr. Hill graduated from University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law, 1997, after completing his undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University. Candace Bankovich has joined the law firm of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, P.C., as an of counsel attorney. Prior to joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, Ms. Bankovich was a labor and employment attorney with Jones Day, in Columbus, Ohio, where she was responsible for counseling and representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law. She has litigated before various state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, and before the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States Department of Labor, and related state agencies. She is admitted to practice in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Ms. Bankovich graduated from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, magna cum laude, 1996, after completing her undergraduate studies at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Candace Bankovich has joined the law firm of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, P.C., as an of counsel attorney. Prior to joining Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman, Ms. Bankovich was a labor and employment attorney with Jones Day, in Columbus, Ohio, where she was responsible for counseling and representing management in all aspects of labor and employment law. She has litigated before various state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, and before the National Labor Relations Board, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, United States Department of Labor, and related state agencies. She is admitted to practice in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Ms. Bankovich graduated from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, magna cum laude, 1996, after completing her undergraduate studies at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. James B. Chapman II, Cynthia M. Kirk, and David E. Kress were named Shareholders of the Indianapolis law firm of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman. Their positions as new Shareholders became effective January 1, 2007. Jim Chapman has practiced law with Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman since 2004, focusing on the area of general litigation. He graduated magna cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law, 1996. Mr. Chapman is admitted to practice in Illinois and Indiana; the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; United States Supreme Court; United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits; and United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Cindy Kirk has practiced law with Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman since 2001, focusing on the areas of environmental law and commercial litigation. She graduated from Indiana University School of Law, 1997. Ms. Kirk is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the United States District Court for Northern & Southern Districts of Indiana, and the United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Dave Kress has practiced law with Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman since 1999, focusing on the areas of employment law and commercial litigation. He is a 2000 graduate of Indiana University School of Law. Mr. Kress is a frequent public speaker and provides training to employers on compliance with the FMLA, FLSA and other employment law subjects. He is admitted to practice in the Southern District of Indiana. James B. Chapman II, Cynthia M. Kirk, and David E. Kress were named Shareholders of the Indianapolis law firm of Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman. Their positions as new Shareholders became effective January 1, 2007. Jim Chapman has practiced law with Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman since 2004, focusing on the area of general litigation. He graduated magna cum laude from Southern Illinois University School of Law, 1996. Mr. Chapman is admitted to practice in Illinois and Indiana; the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; United States Supreme Court; United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits; and United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. Cindy Kirk has practiced law with Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman since 2001, focusing on the areas of environmental law and commercial litigation. She graduated from Indiana University School of Law, 1997. Ms. Kirk is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, the United States District Court for Northern & Southern Districts of Indiana, and the United States Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Dave Kress has practiced law with Dann Pecar Newman & Kleiman since 1999, focusing on the areas of employment law and commercial litigation. He is a 2000 graduate of Indiana University School of Law. Mr. Kress is a frequent public speaker and provides training to employers on compliance with the FMLA, FLSA and other employment law subjects. He is admitted to practice in the Southern District of Indiana. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=567 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=567&page=18 Address : 50 South Meridian StreetSuite 700, Phone : 317-638-2400, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2251 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2251&page=19 Address : 111 Monument Circle,Suite 900, Phone : 317- 692-9000, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1329 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1329&page=20 Address : 10 West Market StreetSuite 1500, Phone : 317-637-1777, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2129 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2129&page=21 Address : 151 North Delaware StreetSuite 600, Phone : 317-638-4521, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1272 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1272&page=22 Address : 1 American SquareBox 82001, Phone : 317-236-2100, City : Indianapolis Working Mothermagazine, the authoritative source for career mothers, and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC, a national consulting firm advising attorneys and legal employers on work-life balance and the retention and advancement of women, have named Ice Miller LLP a 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm for Women. A new initiative from the leading advocates for work-life balance and women-friendly policies, Best Law Firms for Women honors 50 winning firms for their commitment to the retention and advancement of female talent. "Since its founding, Working Mother magazine has been the champion of progressive, women-friendly changes in the workplace," said Carol Evans, CEO Working Mother Media. "Every year we see substantive advances in companies' policies across the country, and we are so excited to be able to pair with Flex-Time Lawyers to celebrate change in a field that has historically struggled to support women and their life choices. I commend Ice Miller for taking the lead for women lawyers." "We are delighted to celebrate Ice Miller for its efforts and successes in retaining and promoting women," said Deborah Epstein Henry, Founder and President of Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. "We hope its standing on the list of Best Law Firms for Women will further inspire Ice Miller to use the national benchmarking data now available to it through participation in this initiative to improve the status of women in the profession and raise the bar on what makes a best law firm for women," added Henry. Profiled in the August/September issue of Working Mother magazine, Ice Miller is honored for creating a work environment that is hospitable to and encouraging of the advancement of women. With innovative programs and policies that help female attorneys achieve balance in their personal and professional lives and thrive as practitioners, Ice Miller is ensuring that women are the future of private law practice. Ice Miller has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity in the legal profession. During the 1970's, Ice Miller was one of the first major firms in the State to elect a woman to partnership and the first major firm in the State to vote a minority female into partnership. The Firm was also the first among the major law firms in the State to have a female serve as managing partner. "Diversity of perspectives and experiences strengthens our ability to address our clients' legal and business needs in a global marketplace," stated Byron Myers, Managing Partner, Ice Miller. "Ice Miller is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that respects, values and supports individuals of all backgrounds. We are honored to receive this important accolade that recognizes the value in promoting women." Methodology: The application and evaluation process for the 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women initiative was developed in a partnership by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC and based on Working Mother's annual 100 Best Companies, a groundbreaking initiative that was first introduced in 1986, that continues to set the standard for family-friendly workplaces. To apply for the Best Law Firms for Women, Ice Miller provided detailed information on the issues that are most important to the retention and promotion of women lawyers in six measured areas: workforce profile, benefits and compensation, parental leave, childcare, flexibility, and retention and advancement of women. Working Mothermagazine, the authoritative source for career mothers, and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC, a national consulting firm advising attorneys and legal employers on work-life balance and the retention and advancement of women, have named Ice Miller LLP a 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firm for Women. A new initiative from the leading advocates for work-life balance and women-friendly policies, Best Law Firms for Women honors 50 winning firms for their commitment to the retention and advancement of female talent. "Since its founding, Working Mother magazine has been the champion of progressive, women-friendly changes in the workplace," said Carol Evans, CEO Working Mother Media. "Every year we see substantive advances in companies' policies across the country, and we are so excited to be able to pair with Flex-Time Lawyers to celebrate change in a field that has historically struggled to support women and their life choices. I commend Ice Miller for taking the lead for women lawyers." "We are delighted to celebrate Ice Miller for its efforts and successes in retaining and promoting women," said Deborah Epstein Henry, Founder and President of Flex-Time Lawyers LLC. "We hope its standing on the list of Best Law Firms for Women will further inspire Ice Miller to use the national benchmarking data now available to it through participation in this initiative to improve the status of women in the profession and raise the bar on what makes a best law firm for women," added Henry. Profiled in the August/September issue of Working Mother magazine, Ice Miller is honored for creating a work environment that is hospitable to and encouraging of the advancement of women. With innovative programs and policies that help female attorneys achieve balance in their personal and professional lives and thrive as practitioners, Ice Miller is ensuring that women are the future of private law practice. Ice Miller has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity in the legal profession. During the 1970's, Ice Miller was one of the first major firms in the State to elect a woman to partnership and the first major firm in the State to vote a minority female into partnership. The Firm was also the first among the major law firms in the State to have a female serve as managing partner. "Diversity of perspectives and experiences strengthens our ability to address our clients' legal and business needs in a global marketplace," stated Byron Myers, Managing Partner, Ice Miller. "Ice Miller is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that respects, values and supports individuals of all backgrounds. We are honored to receive this important accolade that recognizes the value in promoting women." Methodology: The application and evaluation process for the 2007 Working Mother & Flex-Time Lawyers Best Law Firms for Women initiative was developed in a partnership by Working Mother magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers LLC and based on Working Mother's annual 100 Best Companies, a groundbreaking initiative that was first introduced in 1986, that continues to set the standard for family-friendly workplaces. To apply for the Best Law Firms for Women, Ice Miller provided detailed information on the issues that are most important to the retention and promotion of women lawyers in six measured areas: workforce profile, benefits and compensation, parental leave, childcare, flexibility, and retention and advancement of women. Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that Christl Glier has joined the Firm as of counsel in the Labor Practice group. Glier's practice focus on immigration and filing employment-based petitions with the Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of corporate and individual clients. Glier earned her bachelor of arts in psychology from Indiana University in 2001. She earned her juris doctorate from the Indiana School of Law in 2004. Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. Ice Miller LLP is pleased to announce that Christl Glier has joined the Firm as of counsel in the Labor Practice group. Glier's practice focus on immigration and filing employment-based petitions with the Citizenship and Immigration Services on behalf of corporate and individual clients. Glier earned her bachelor of arts in psychology from Indiana University in 2001. She earned her juris doctorate from the Indiana School of Law in 2004. Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. Ice Miller LLP, Indianapolis' largest law firm, announced today the opening of an office in DuPage County, Illinois. The new office marks the Firm's expansion in the Chicago area and is the result of the attorneys from the Lisle, Illinois office of Chicago's Wildman Harrold joining Ice Miller. The attorneys, and staff, will broaden and strengthen Ice Miller's work in construction, general business, corporate transactions, intellectual property, higher education, labor and employment, litigation, private equity/venture services, estate planning, municipal finance and real estate. "This strategic expansion will enable us to enhance our existing Illinois-based operations and expand our practices to serve a broader client base," stated Byron Myers, Managing Partner, Ice Miller LLP. "There is an enormous amount of synergy between the groups and we are fortunate to have found this talented group of individuals." The DuPage County office includes fourteen attorneys, two paraprofessionals and seven support staff members. The group of attorneys joining Ice Miller have extensive experience in regulatory and legislative issues, complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, land development and development related litigation, trusts and estates, succession planning, public finance transactions, class actions, higher education and construction law. They have represented a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, private businesses, universities, hospitals, as well as municipalities and government entities. Founded in 1910, Ice Miller is the largest law firm in Indianapolis. It is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. With additional offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., the Firm has over 250 lawyers, 40 paraprofessionals and 290 support staff members. The Firm represents a full portfolio of private and public companies, government entities and individuals. Ice Miller serves as legal counsel to many of the Midwest's leading businesses and to companies throughout the country and the world. "DuPage County is home to some of the nation's most prestigious employers," stated Dean J. Leffelman, partner, Ice Miller. "We are delighted to join Ice Miller in bringing cost-effective, sophisticated legal services to the growing Chicago suburban area," concluded Leffelman. With a population approaching one million people and over 700,000 jobs, DuPage County is the second most populous county in the state of Illinois and one of the fastest growing. "DuPage County is a business center of exceptional opportunity with a robust business mix of finance, retail, high tech, transportation and manufacturing," stated Bob Schillerstrom, partner, Ice Miller. "These world class companies offer Ice Miller a built-in client base that may be looking to expand their legal representation outside of the city of Chicago." Schillerstrom currently serves as the Board Chairman for DuPage County. He will be re-locating to the DuPage County office. In addition to Leffelman and Schillerstrom, the DuPage office will include partners Richard Johnson, Bart Murphy, David Hight, James Snyder and Michael Roth. They will be joined by James Durkin, Mark Baggio and Eric Singer as senior counsel, Laurie Miller and David Chroust as of counsel and Jenée Straub and Elizabeth McKillip as associates. Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.icemiller.com. Ice Miller LLP, Indianapolis' largest law firm, announced today the opening of an office in DuPage County, Illinois. The new office marks the Firm's expansion in the Chicago area and is the result of the attorneys from the Lisle, Illinois office of Chicago's Wildman Harrold joining Ice Miller. The attorneys, and staff, will broaden and strengthen Ice Miller's work in construction, general business, corporate transactions, intellectual property, higher education, labor and employment, litigation, private equity/venture services, estate planning, municipal finance and real estate. "This strategic expansion will enable us to enhance our existing Illinois-based operations and expand our practices to serve a broader client base," stated Byron Myers, Managing Partner, Ice Miller LLP. "There is an enormous amount of synergy between the groups and we are fortunate to have found this talented group of individuals." The DuPage County office includes fourteen attorneys, two paraprofessionals and seven support staff members. The group of attorneys joining Ice Miller have extensive experience in regulatory and legislative issues, complex business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, land development and development related litigation, trusts and estates, succession planning, public finance transactions, class actions, higher education and construction law. They have represented a diverse client base including Fortune 500 companies, private businesses, universities, hospitals, as well as municipalities and government entities. Founded in 1910, Ice Miller is the largest law firm in Indianapolis. It is nationally recognized in many of its practice areas. With additional offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C., the Firm has over 250 lawyers, 40 paraprofessionals and 290 support staff members. The Firm represents a full portfolio of private and public companies, government entities and individuals. Ice Miller serves as legal counsel to many of the Midwest's leading businesses and to companies throughout the country and the world. "DuPage County is home to some of the nation's most prestigious employers," stated Dean J. Leffelman, partner, Ice Miller. "We are delighted to join Ice Miller in bringing cost-effective, sophisticated legal services to the growing Chicago suburban area," concluded Leffelman. With a population approaching one million people and over 700,000 jobs, DuPage County is the second most populous county in the state of Illinois and one of the fastest growing. "DuPage County is a business center of exceptional opportunity with a robust business mix of finance, retail, high tech, transportation and manufacturing," stated Bob Schillerstrom, partner, Ice Miller. "These world class companies offer Ice Miller a built-in client base that may be looking to expand their legal representation outside of the city of Chicago." Schillerstrom currently serves as the Board Chairman for DuPage County. He will be re-locating to the DuPage County office. In addition to Leffelman and Schillerstrom, the DuPage office will include partners Richard Johnson, Bart Murphy, David Hight, James Snyder and Michael Roth. They will be joined by James Durkin, Mark Baggio and Eric Singer as senior counsel, Laurie Miller and David Chroust as of counsel and Jenée Straub and Elizabeth McKillip as associates. Ice Miller's lawyers and business professionals, through their understanding of businesses, industries, and government entities, help simplify the complexities faced by its clients. Ice Miller is committed to helping its clients achieve their legal and business goals. The Firm has offices in Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; DuPage County, Illinois; and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.icemiller.com. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1152 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1152&page=23 Address : 1 Indiana SquareSuite 1800, Phone : 317-639-6151, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2594 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2594&page=24 Address : 1346 North Delaware Street, Phone : 317-637-0700, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1893 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1893&page=25 Address : 1 Indiana SquareSuite 1900, Phone : 317-639-5444, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2324 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2324&page=26 Address : 201 North Illinois Street, Suite 1000P.O. Box 44961, Phone : 317-237-3887, City : Indianapolis Locke Reynolds is proud to announce eighteen of their attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008. The selected attorneys are: Nelson D. Alexander; Michael A. Bergin; Terrence L. Brookie; Alan S. Brown; Albert J. Dahm; Thomas L. Davis; James Dimos; Julia Blackwell Gelinas; Robert L. Hartley; David T. Kasper; Lloyd H. Milliken, Jr.; Hugh E. Reynolds, Jr.; Eric A. Riegner; Randall R. Riggs; Mark J. Roberts; Kevin C. Schiferl; Steven J. Strawbridge; and Thomas E. Wheeler, II. The 2008 edition is the fourteenth edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which 16,000 leading attorneys throughout the country cast more than a half million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." Mr. Alexander was honored for his work in Appellate Law. He chairs the firm's Management Committee, and practices in the Business Litigation, Products Liability and Appellate Groups. Mr. Bergin was honored for his work in Mass Tort Litigation. He concentrates his practice in multi-party and complex litigation, and serves as chair of the firm's Environmental & Toxic Exposure Group. Mr. Brookie was honored for his work in Construction Law and Commercial Litigation. He concentrates his practice in construction and business litigation and chairs the firm's Construction Group. Mr. Brown was honored for his work in Commercial Litigation. He is chair of the firm's Business Services Group and his practice focuses on business, contract and complex litigation and general business counseling. Mr. Dahm was honored for Product Liability Litigation. In addition to product liability, he has significant experience in complex business, commercial, complex and multi-district litigation. Mr. Davis was honored for Personal Injury Litigation. He is a former co-chair of the firm's Tort Litigation Group. He concentrates his practice in personal injury defense and business litigation. Mr. Dimos was honored for Commercial Litigation. His practice involves addressing the litigation needs of the business community in the areas of intellectual property, business and construction disputes. Ms. Gelinas was listed for her work in Appellate Law. She chairs our Appellate Group, and practices in construction, fidelity and surety, and other commercial matters, as well as the representation of lawyers before the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. Mr. Hartley was honored for his work in Commercial Litigation. His practice includes litigation, representation of business clients, appellate law, administrative law and utility law. Mr. Kasper was listed for his work in Legal Malpractice Law. He concentrates his practice in litigation, professional malpractice and insurance services, and serves as chair of the firm's Tort Litigation and Insurance Services Group. Mr. Milliken was honored for his work in several categories: Appellate Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He concentrates his practice in products liability, business litigation and complex tort litigation, and is a former co-chair of the firm's Products Liability Group. Mr. Reynolds was also honored in several categories: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. He is actively engaged in litigation, primarily concentrating in the areas of fidelity and surety, construction law, products liability and commercial disputes. Mr. Riegner was honored for Personal Injury Litigation. He is a veteran trial lawyer, having secured defense verdicts for his clients in 40 cases tried to verdict. Eric is chair of the firm's Tort Litigation and Insurance Services Group. Mr. Riggs was listed for Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is chair of the firm's Products Liability Practice Group, devoting his practice to the defense of juvenile products and vehicle/equipment manufacturers and distributors headquartered in the United States and internationally. Mr. Roberts was honored for Family Law. He chairs the firm's Family Law Group, concentrating his practice in divorce, family law, attorney malpractice defense, truck accident litigation and plaintiffs personal injury litigation. Mr. Schiferl was honored for his work in Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is a trial attorney, concentrating his practice in product liability and tort litigation, defending corporations and individuals in personal injury claims involving automobiles and other consumer products. Mr. Strawbridge was honored for his work in Construction Law. He concentrates his practice in construction and business litigation. He has represented manufacturers, general contractors, owners, subcontractors, design professionals and sureties. Mr. Wheeler was listed for work in Education Law. He has extensive experience in representing schools and other municipal entities throughout the United States in administrative, trial and appellate matters. Locke Reynolds is proud to announce eighteen of their attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008. The selected attorneys are: Nelson D. Alexander; Michael A. Bergin; Terrence L. Brookie; Alan S. Brown; Albert J. Dahm; Thomas L. Davis; James Dimos; Julia Blackwell Gelinas; Robert L. Hartley; David T. Kasper; Lloyd H. Milliken, Jr.; Hugh E. Reynolds, Jr.; Eric A. Riegner; Randall R. Riggs; Mark J. Roberts; Kevin C. Schiferl; Steven J. Strawbridge; and Thomas E. Wheeler, II. The 2008 edition is the fourteenth edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Because Best Lawyers is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which 16,000 leading attorneys throughout the country cast more than a half million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their specialties, and because lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice." Mr. Alexander was honored for his work in Appellate Law. He chairs the firm's Management Committee, and practices in the Business Litigation, Products Liability and Appellate Groups. Mr. Bergin was honored for his work in Mass Tort Litigation. He concentrates his practice in multi-party and complex litigation, and serves as chair of the firm's Environmental & Toxic Exposure Group. Mr. Brookie was honored for his work in Construction Law and Commercial Litigation. He concentrates his practice in construction and business litigation and chairs the firm's Construction Group. Mr. Brown was honored for his work in Commercial Litigation. He is chair of the firm's Business Services Group and his practice focuses on business, contract and complex litigation and general business counseling. Mr. Dahm was honored for Product Liability Litigation. In addition to product liability, he has significant experience in complex business, commercial, complex and multi-district litigation. Mr. Davis was honored for Personal Injury Litigation. He is a former co-chair of the firm's Tort Litigation Group. He concentrates his practice in personal injury defense and business litigation. Mr. Dimos was honored for Commercial Litigation. His practice involves addressing the litigation needs of the business community in the areas of intellectual property, business and construction disputes. Ms. Gelinas was listed for her work in Appellate Law. She chairs our Appellate Group, and practices in construction, fidelity and surety, and other commercial matters, as well as the representation of lawyers before the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. Mr. Hartley was honored for his work in Commercial Litigation. His practice includes litigation, representation of business clients, appellate law, administrative law and utility law. Mr. Kasper was listed for his work in Legal Malpractice Law. He concentrates his practice in litigation, professional malpractice and insurance services, and serves as chair of the firm's Tort Litigation and Insurance Services Group. Mr. Milliken was honored for his work in several categories: Appellate Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He concentrates his practice in products liability, business litigation and complex tort litigation, and is a former co-chair of the firm's Products Liability Group. Mr. Reynolds was also honored in several categories: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. He is actively engaged in litigation, primarily concentrating in the areas of fidelity and surety, construction law, products liability and commercial disputes. Mr. Riegner was honored for Personal Injury Litigation. He is a veteran trial lawyer, having secured defense verdicts for his clients in 40 cases tried to verdict. Eric is chair of the firm's Tort Litigation and Insurance Services Group. Mr. Riggs was listed for Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is chair of the firm's Products Liability Practice Group, devoting his practice to the defense of juvenile products and vehicle/equipment manufacturers and distributors headquartered in the United States and internationally. Mr. Roberts was honored for Family Law. He chairs the firm's Family Law Group, concentrating his practice in divorce, family law, attorney malpractice defense, truck accident litigation and plaintiffs personal injury litigation. Mr. Schiferl was honored for his work in Personal Injury Litigation and Product Liability Litigation. He is a trial attorney, concentrating his practice in product liability and tort litigation, defending corporations and individuals in personal injury claims involving automobiles and other consumer products. Mr. Strawbridge was honored for his work in Construction Law. He concentrates his practice in construction and business litigation. He has represented manufacturers, general contractors, owners, subcontractors, design professionals and sureties. Mr. Wheeler was listed for work in Education Law. He has extensive experience in representing schools and other municipal entities throughout the United States in administrative, trial and appellate matters. After deliberating for one hour, a state court jury in Jackson, Mississippi returned a unanimous defense verdict in a case alleging insufficient roof strength in a 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. Locke Reynolds attorneys, Kevin Schiferl and Todd Croftchik represented Ford as lead trial counsel, with the assistance of counsel from Baker Donelson (Jackson, Mississippi) and Cabaniss Smith Toole and Wiggins (Maitland, Florida). On December 22, 1998, William Bynum was the belted driver of his 1986 Crown Victoria, traveling on a paved, two-lane rural road. For unknown reasons, Mr. Bynum lost control of the vehicle when entering a corner. It left the roadway at approximately 40 mph, entered into a passenger side leading yaw and traveled 300 feet before it rolled over one half times coming to rest on its roof at the bottom of a roadside ditch. As a result of the crash, Mr. Bynum was rendered a quadriplegic. Plaintiff contended the roof of the Crown Victoria was defective and allowed excessive intrusion due to various gage reductions, material changes and the placement/design of holes in the C-pillar and rear header. Plaintiff also alleged Ford was negligent because it did not test the rear header to see how it would perform. Ford defended the case with evidence that the roof structure performed well over the occupant's seating position. The roof met the government's standard, FMVSS 216, and was a robust and reasonably safe design. Ford also presented evidence that Mr. Bynum had a stiffer than normal spine, "bamboo spine," and that his injury was caused by his body diving into the roof as opposed to any roof deformation. After deliberating for one hour, a state court jury in Jackson, Mississippi returned a unanimous defense verdict in a case alleging insufficient roof strength in a 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. Locke Reynolds attorneys, Kevin Schiferl and Todd Croftchik represented Ford as lead trial counsel, with the assistance of counsel from Baker Donelson (Jackson, Mississippi) and Cabaniss Smith Toole and Wiggins (Maitland, Florida). On December 22, 1998, William Bynum was the belted driver of his 1986 Crown Victoria, traveling on a paved, two-lane rural road. For unknown reasons, Mr. Bynum lost control of the vehicle when entering a corner. It left the roadway at approximately 40 mph, entered into a passenger side leading yaw and traveled 300 feet before it rolled over one half times coming to rest on its roof at the bottom of a roadside ditch. As a result of the crash, Mr. Bynum was rendered a quadriplegic. Plaintiff contended the roof of the Crown Victoria was defective and allowed excessive intrusion due to various gage reductions, material changes and the placement/design of holes in the C-pillar and rear header. Plaintiff also alleged Ford was negligent because it did not test the rear header to see how it would perform. Ford defended the case with evidence that the roof structure performed well over the occupant's seating position. The roof met the government's standard, FMVSS 216, and was a robust and reasonably safe design. Ford also presented evidence that Mr. Bynum had a stiffer than normal spine, "bamboo spine," and that his injury was caused by his body diving into the roof as opposed to any roof deformation. Kevin Schiferl served as faculty for the International Association of Defense Counsel's (IADC) 35th Annual Trial Academy. The event took place at Stanford Law School. Randy Riggs was Director-Elect of the event. The IADC Trial Academy is one of the oldest and most well respected programs for developing defense trial advocacy skills. This seven-day, intensive program blends faculty instruction and demonstration with individual student participation. Kevin is a trial attorney, concentrating his practice in product liability and tort litigation, defending corporations and individuals in personal injury claims involving automobiles and other consumer products. He is also engaged in the defense of professional liability and business claims. Randy is a senior partner of Locke Reynolds, and Chair of the firm's Product Liability Practice Group. He devotes his practice to the defense of products and vehicle/equipment manufacturers and distributors headquartered in the United States and internationally. Kevin Schiferl served as faculty for the International Association of Defense Counsel's (IADC) 35th Annual Trial Academy. The event took place at Stanford Law School. Randy Riggs was Director-Elect of the event. The IADC Trial Academy is one of the oldest and most well respected programs for developing defense trial advocacy skills. This seven-day, intensive program blends faculty instruction and demonstration with individual student participation. Kevin is a trial attorney, concentrating his practice in product liability and tort litigation, defending corporations and individuals in personal injury claims involving automobiles and other consumer products. He is also engaged in the defense of professional liability and business claims. Randy is a senior partner of Locke Reynolds, and Chair of the firm's Product Liability Practice Group. He devotes his practice to the defense of products and vehicle/equipment manufacturers and distributors headquartered in the United States and internationally. http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1460 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1460&page=27 Address : 135 North Pennsylvania StreetSuite 2100, Phone : 317-639-4511, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1020 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1020&page=28 Address : 251 East Ohio StreetSuite 1100, Phone : 317-639-5454, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2267 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2267&page=29 Address : One American SquareP.O. Box 82053, Suite 1700, Phone : 317-639-1210, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1422 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=1422&page=30 Address : 10 West Market StreetSuite 2700, Phone : 317-635-8900, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=193 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=193&page=31 Address : 141 East Washington Street4th Floor, Phone : 317-636-8000, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2004 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2004&page=33 Address : 100 North Michigan600 1st Source Bank Center, Phone : 574.233.1171, City : South Bend Barnes & Thornburg LLP has been named one of three finalists in the law firm category of the Diversity in Practice Awards, presented by The Indiana Lawyer and the Marion County Bar Association. The awards are part of the upcoming Diversity in Practice conference slated for September 27 and 28 in Indianapolis, which will provide an educational experience for attorneys, human resource professionals and corporate counsel on the issue of diversity and the legal profession. Barnes & Thornburg's firmwide diversity committee helps shape the firm's diversity program, which includes several key components. They include recruitment and retention, a professional and skills development program, and sponsorship of diversity-focused events. It also includes diversity sensitivity training, which the firm required all staff and attorneys to complete in recent months with a program provided by the Indianapolis Urban League. In addition to the firm being named a finalist for the Diversity award, several of its attorneys were profiled in a Q&A article as part of the Diversity in Practice supplement that was distributed recently by The Indiana Lawyer and The Indianapolis Business Journal. Harold Bickham, Alan Mills and Tony Prather of the Indianapolis office, as well as Dawn Rosemond of the firm's Fort Wayne office, joined five other senior-level attorneys for a roundtable discussion conducted by The Indiana Lawyer to discuss the state of African-Americans in the practice of law. Panelists discussed several topics, including recruiting and retention, diversity committees, business development and other issues. Barnes & Thornburg LLP has been named one of three finalists in the law firm category of the Diversity in Practice Awards, presented by The Indiana Lawyer and the Marion County Bar Association. The awards are part of the upcoming Diversity in Practice conference slated for September 27 and 28 in Indianapolis, which will provide an educational experience for attorneys, human resource professionals and corporate counsel on the issue of diversity and the legal profession. Barnes & Thornburg's firmwide diversity committee helps shape the firm's diversity program, which includes several key components. They include recruitment and retention, a professional and skills development program, and sponsorship of diversity-focused events. It also includes diversity sensitivity training, which the firm required all staff and attorneys to complete in recent months with a program provided by the Indianapolis Urban League. In addition to the firm being named a finalist for the Diversity award, several of its attorneys were profiled in a Q&A article as part of the Diversity in Practice supplement that was distributed recently by The Indiana Lawyer and The Indianapolis Business Journal. Harold Bickham, Alan Mills and Tony Prather of the Indianapolis office, as well as Dawn Rosemond of the firm's Fort Wayne office, joined five other senior-level attorneys for a roundtable discussion conducted by The Indiana Lawyer to discuss the state of African-Americans in the practice of law. Panelists discussed several topics, including recruiting and retention, diversity committees, business development and other issues. A national guide of the country's top attorneys has listed 93 attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg LLP. The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) recognized attorneys from six of the firm's seven offices in 118 listings, which was an increase from nearly 90 listings last year. The firm ranked No. 1 in Indiana and Indianapolis for the number of attorneys listed in several specialty areas, including commercial litigation, energy law, intellectual property, labor and employment law, public finance law, real estate law and tax law. The firm also ranked first in Indiana in product liability litigation and trusts and estates. Barnes & Thornburg also had nine attorneys listed from the firm's Chicago office while eight Grand Rapids attorneys were listed. The Best Lawyers selection process consists of a peer-review survey of thousands of attorneys throughout the country who cast votes on the legal abilities of other attorneys in their specialties. Barnes & Thornburg attorneys listed include: A national guide of the country's top attorneys has listed 93 attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg LLP. The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) recognized attorneys from six of the firm's seven offices in 118 listings, which was an increase from nearly 90 listings last year. The firm ranked No. 1 in Indiana and Indianapolis for the number of attorneys listed in several specialty areas, including commercial litigation, energy law, intellectual property, labor and employment law, public finance law, real estate law and tax law. The firm also ranked first in Indiana in product liability litigation and trusts and estates. Barnes & Thornburg also had nine attorneys listed from the firm's Chicago office while eight Grand Rapids attorneys were listed. The Best Lawyers selection process consists of a peer-review survey of thousands of attorneys throughout the country who cast votes on the legal abilities of other attorneys in their specialties. Barnes & Thornburg attorneys listed include: Barnes & Thornburg LLP attorney Jimmie McMillian has been appointed to a one-year term to be deputy chief of staff of the National Bar Association (NBA), which represents more than 22,000 attorneys, judges, legal scholars and law students of color throughout the world. McMillian, an active member of the firm's Litigation Department, will assist incoming NBA President Vanita Banks with her duties and will help develop and implement plans to achieve the president's goals. "I am honored to have been selected for this important position within the association," said McMillian, who also serves as president of the Marion County Bar Association, an NBA affiliate. "I look forward to working with Vanita to build on what the NBA has accomplished over the years in representing the interests of our members." One of the NBA's key initiatives this year is reaching out to young people. The group's "Expanding the Pipeline" program is a series of activities designed to get youth involved and interested in the legal profession. McMillian has a background in this area. He is a key volunteer for Reach for Youth's Teen Court, a peer-sentencing program for juvenile offenders, run by youth 10-17 years of age. It is an authorized juvenile justice diversion program of the Indiana Juvenile Courts in Marion and Johnson counties. "Jimmie's experience working with young people locally will be a great asset to the NBA and their youth programs," said Alan A. Levin, Barnes & Thornburg's firmwide managing partner. "Barnes & Thornburg is supportive of all our attorneys' involvement in professional associations and community organizations, and we wish Jimmie well in this very prestigious volunteer leadership position." Barnes & Thornburg LLP attorney Jimmie McMillian has been appointed to a one-year term to be deputy chief of staff of the National Bar Association (NBA), which represents more than 22,000 attorneys, judges, legal scholars and law students of color throughout the world. McMillian, an active member of the firm's Litigation Department, will assist incoming NBA President Vanita Banks with her duties and will help develop and implement plans to achieve the president's goals. "I am honored to have been selected for this important position within the association," said McMillian, who also serves as president of the Marion County Bar Association, an NBA affiliate. "I look forward to working with Vanita to build on what the NBA has accomplished over the years in representing the interests of our members." One of the NBA's key initiatives this year is reaching out to young people. The group's "Expanding the Pipeline" program is a series of activities designed to get youth involved and interested in the legal profession. McMillian has a background in this area. He is a key volunteer for Reach for Youth's Teen Court, a peer-sentencing program for juvenile offenders, run by youth 10-17 years of age. It is an authorized juvenile justice diversion program of the Indiana Juvenile Courts in Marion and Johnson counties. "Jimmie's experience working with young people locally will be a great asset to the NBA and their youth programs," said Alan A. Levin, Barnes & Thornburg's firmwide managing partner. "Barnes & Thornburg is supportive of all our attorneys' involvement in professional associations and community organizations, and we wish Jimmie well in this very prestigious volunteer leadership position." http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=119 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=119&page=40 Address : 111 Monument CircleSuite 3700, Phone : 317-634-3456, City : Indianapolis http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2591 http://www.judged.com/jdfirmdetail.php?firmid=2591&page=35 Address : The Life Building300 Main Street, Suite 900, Phone : 765-423-1561, City : Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana - January 3, 2006 - Monica S. Bloom and Robert F. Simpson II, have joined the Lafayette office of Stuart & Branigin LLP. Both are admitted to the Indiana State Bar and the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Bloom, an associate in the firm's litigation group, earned her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2005 and her B.A., cum laude, from Duke University in 2001. While in law school, Bloom served as articles editor for the University of Illinois Law Review and was a 2005 recipient of the Rickert Awards for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Excellence in Legal Publications. Simpson, an associate practicing in the area of business transactions, received his J.D. degree from the Indiana University School of Law in 2005 after earning a B.A., cum laude, from Albion College. He also studied at the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and the University of Cape Town School of Law. As a law student, Simpson was a semi-finalist in the European Union Law International Moot Court competition on European Union business law and participated in the George Washington University National Security Law Moot Court competition. Before joining Stuart & Branigin, Simpson completed legal internships with the Hendricks County Prosecutor's Office in Danville, Indiana, and with Finish Line Inc. in Indianapolis. Stuart & Branigin LLP has been providing legal services in Indiana since 1878. Today, the law firm has more than 30 experienced lawyers providing legal representation in such diverse areas as civil litigation and appellate matters; banking and creditors' rights; business counseling; business transactions; buying and selling businesses; design and construction; education; employment; environmental; estates and trusts; health care; insurance; intellectual property; international; real estate, development, and zoning; and taxation. Lafayette, Indiana - January 3, 2006 - Monica S. Bloom and Robert F. Simpson II, have joined the Lafayette office of Stuart & Branigin LLP. Both are admitted to the Indiana State Bar and the U.S. District Courts for Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Bloom, an associate in the firm's litigation group, earned her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2005 and her B.A., cum laude, from Duke University in 2001. While in law school, Bloom served as articles editor for the University of Illinois Law Review and was a 2005 recipient of the Rickert Awards for Excellence in Academic Achievement and Excellence in Legal Publications. Simpson, an associate practicing in the area of business transactions, received his J.D. degree from the Indiana University School of Law in 2005 after earning a B.A., cum laude, from Albion College. He also studied at the University of Cape Town (South Africa) and the University of Cape Town School of Law. As a law student, Simpson was a semi-finalist in the European Union Law International Moot Court competition on European Union business law and participated in the George Washington University National Security Law Moot Court competition. Before joining Stuart & Branigin, Simpson completed legal internships with the Hendricks County Prosecutor's Office in Danville, Indiana, and with Finish Line Inc. in Indianapolis. Stuart & Branigin LLP has been providing legal services in Indiana since 1878. 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