Lawyers scatter as Stewart & Irwin closes doors
Two law firms, including a Chicago practice opening an Indianapolis office, are scooping up attorneys from Stewart & Irwin PC as the 92-year-old local legal institution prepares to end operations.
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Former Deloitte leader joins Krieg DeVault firm
Michael Becher, a longtime managing partner of Deloitte LLP’s Indianapolis office, has joined the Krieg DeVault LLP law firm as an adviser.
Ice Miller finds utility in Kay Pashos’ executive past
Member of firm’s emerging energy practice was once president of PSI Energy.
Defense attorneys turn tough in Bales trial
The legal team representing real estate broker John M. Bales and partner William E. Spencer haven't called their first witness and already they're putting up a spirited fight as federal prosecutors seek to prove 13 charges including bank, mail and wire fraud.
Law firm adds pharmacy practice
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman will draw on existing expertise within the firm to create the 10-member group.
Clark Quinn law firm adds veteran lobbyist
Former executive director of Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will lead firm’s new public affairs division.
Small law firm sees faith in WellPoint class-action suit pay off
A federal judge in June granted preliminary approval to a deal under which WellPoint Inc. would pay $90 million to settle a lawsuit charging it undercompensated policyholders when it converted into a public company in 2001.
MainSource making most of prime downtown spot
Part of former Borders bookstore space is marketing opportunity for Greensburg-based bank. The other half could be turned into lobby for Barnes & Thornburg.
Faction turns on trustee in Eastern Livestock bankruptcy
Things have suddenly taken an ugly turn for veteran Indianapolis attorney Jim Knauer and his legal advisers at Faegre Baker Daniels, who are under attack by parties that want them bounced from the massive bankruptcy case for Eastern Livestock Inc.
Indianapolis law firms ratchet up marketing to women
It’s out with sporting events and in with fashion shows as firms try to make female clients feel more welcome.
Judge rejects Fair Finance attorneys’ fee request
The compensation plan submitted by Cleveland-based Baker & Hostetler LLP could have netted the law firm $32.5 million if it recovered the entire $200 million or more owed to investors of Fair Finance, which was owned by convicted Indianapolis financier Tim Durham.
Former state senator Clark picked to lead law firm
J. Murray Clark takes over at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP for Jacqueline Simmons, who became general counsel of Indiana University on July 1. Clark is former chairman of the Indiana Republican Party and served as a state senator for 11 years.
Jury selection set to start in Durham fraud trial
The criminal case against Tim Durham and co-defendants Jim Cochran and Rick Snow is set to begin Friday in front of federal Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. Prospective jurors in the high-profile trial will be asked whether they can be impartial and not be influenced by what they have heard, read or seen about the case.
Former Evansville mayor joins Faegre Baker Daniels
Jonathan D. Weinzapfel will use his political experience as a member of the firm’s government practice. He served two terms as mayor before leaving office in January.
Local legal practices raise national ranking
Barnes & Thornburg, Faegre Baker Daniels, Ice Miller and others all grew in a ranking of firms based on number of attorneys.
Local PNC Bank exec joining law firm Krieg DeVault
Stephen A. Stitle will leave the bank to come aboard the law firm as a partner on May 1. Stitle has spent a combined 17 years at PNC and National City Bank, which PNC purchased in 2008.
Scopelitis Garvin Light Hanson & Feary opens Dallas office
It is the ninth office for Scopelitis, which serves the trucking, transportation and logistics industries.
Bingham Greenebaum Doll taps new managing partner
Mary Solada, a long-time real estate attorney, will lead the local office of the firm that resulted from a recent merger.
National life sciences law firm opens office here
New York-based Epstein Becker Green already has clients here, including Biomet and Roche Diagnostics.
Bingham McHale merging with Louisville law firm
The merger of Bingham McHale and Greenebaum Doll & McDonald will form Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP as of Jan. 2. The combined firm will have nearly 250 lawyers.