Indiana 250: Angela Jones
Angela Jones operates a solo law practice in The Region, which has been home to her family for more than 100 years.
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Law firm planning new HQ in downtown Fishers
Massillamany Jeter & Carson LLP, which specializes in criminal defense, plans to occupy the top two floors of the 20,000-square-foot building.
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Surprise plunge in bankruptcies puts attorneys to test
Economists thought economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic would cause bankruptcy filings to surge. Instead, they’ve plummeted, which is forcing bankruptcy practitioners across the state to cut costs or find other work to fill the void.
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Taft builds new lobby group with Ice Miller transplants
The former Ice Miller employees—including Lacy Johnson and John Hammond III—will form the core of Taft’s new 14-member Public Affairs Strategies Group, 11 professionals plus three support staffers.
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Former IU athletic director Glass joining Indianapolis law firm
Fred Glass, 61, will become a partner at Taft Stettinius & Hollister, where he will operate a general business law practice, while also handling matters related to higher education, employment, government matters, sports, media and entertainment.
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Indiana 250: Lacy Johnson
Johnson is a partner in Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP’s Public Affairs Strategies Group and partner in charge of the firm‘s Washington, D.C., office.
Indiana 250: William Barrett
William Barrett leads the Litigation Group and is head of the Government Services and Banking Services groups for Williams Barrett & Wilkowski in Greenwood.
For many Indy law firms, downtown remains where it’s at
Downtown law firms say they have good reasons to remain in the heart of the city—from logistical concerns to the desire for a central location to the prestige factor they associate with a downtown address.
Taft completes merger with Detroit law firm
Taft is now comprised of more than 800 attorneys across 12 offices in eight primary Midwest markets and the District of Columbia.
Tom Froehle stepping aside as Faegre Drinker chooses new leader
Tom Froehle, who has led one of largest law firms in Indianapolis through two mergers, will be stepping down next year as co-chair of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.
Frost Brown Todd adds California firm to its fold
The combined firm will have more than 575 attorneys in 17 offices across nine states and Washington, D.C.
Expansions by 2 Indy law firms reflect legal industry’s focus on growth
September began with two law firms that have offices in Indianapolis announcing they were expanding into new markets, providing another indication of the legal industry’s increasing appetite and pressure to get bigger.
New offices strengthen Barnes & Thornburg’s presence on East Coast
With the opening of two new offices on the East Coast, Indianapolis-based Barnes & Thornburg followed a plan put into place in 2009 to grow strategically by picking locations and lawyers that enhance the law firm’s reputation and expertise.
Law firm Barnes & Thornburg opens two more East Coast offices
The New Jersey and Philadelphia offices will be anchored by former attorneys from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.
Taft law firm expands Midwest presence with Detroit merger
The firm’s combination with Jaffe Raitt Heuer & Weiss P.C. will take effect Dec. 31 and grow Taft’s presence to 12 cities and about 800 attorneys.
Twitter prepares to take its fight against Elon Musk to the courts
The company is likely to face a lengthy courtroom battle with one of the world’s richest and most mercurial individuals, which could paralyze its ability to launch new initiatives and attract workers.
Katz Korin Cunningham becomes Stoll Keenon Ogden in merger
Katz Korin Cunningham, a fixture in the Indianapolis legal market since 1994, has merged with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, a regional law firm based in Kentucky, the firms announced Tuesday.
Ice Miller loses eight attorneys, staff members to East Coast firm’s new office
More than a dozen employees—including eight attorneys—have left law firm Ice Miller to start a Midwest office for Newark, New Jersey-based law firm McCarter & English in Carmel, the East Coast firm announced Monday.
Grand to step down as managing partner at Barnes & Thornburg
Andrew Detherage, partner in the firm’s litigation group, will take over as managing partner.
Personal injury lawyer suing Indy firm for allegedly withholding compensation
The attorney is suing her former firm, Hensley Legal Group, alleging she is owed money under a fee-sharing contract.
Millikan elected Ice Miller chief managing partner, succeeding Humke
In his new role, Michael Millikan plans to prioritize the continued expansion of the firm’s existing offices, the exploration of new markets, and the development and implementation of a new strategic plan.
NCAA hires law firm to assess gender equity at tourneys
Under sharp criticism during its marquee March Madness tournaments, the Indianapolis-based NCAA said Thursday it is hiring a law firm to review potential gender equity issues related to how it conducts its men’s and women’s championship events.
Law firm Frost Brown Todd opens office in Washington, D.C.
Frost Brown Todd said the new office will be served by newly recruited lawyers as well as nearly a dozen existing attorneys who represent clients in their home markets and on the federal level.
City’s former deputy mayor joins law firm Bose McKinney
The Indianapolis-based law firm said Thomas Cook will join its Site Selection & Economic Incentives Group, where he’ll assist clients with economic development deals, among other duties.