New trial lawyers’ president says education, legislation will continue to be the focus
Robert W. Johnson has been a trial lawyer in Indiana for more than 30 years, and this spring he became president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
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‘Good people doing good work’: 2023 ITLA president to focus on mental health, member assistance
Born and raised in Wabash with a lawyer for a dad, it was certainly natural for Emily Guenin-Hodson to return to her hometown after law school and join her father in the family practice.
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Passionate for people, public service: Ladendorf steps into ITLA president post
The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s newest president, Daniel A. Ladendorf, is equally as passionate about seeking justice for his clients as he is promoting public service efforts. Ladendorf recently shared his thoughts with Indiana Lawyer about his year ahead as ITLA president.
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Keeping the beat in tough times: Schultz takes helm as ITLA president
New Indiana Trial Lawyers Association President Fred Schultz is looking at a challenging year ahead but seeing opportunities. The group’s most recent challenge was organizing a gathering for a key annual event last month in light of social distancing due to COVID-19.
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Ladendorf, Barth honored at 2024 ITLA Awards ceremony
Mark Ladendorf of Ladendorf, Fregiato & Bigler is the recipient of ITLA’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, while the association honored James Barth of Pfeifer, Morgan & Stesiak with its Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year Award.
New state trial lawyer president focused on citizen rights
Jerry Garau said protecting access to the civil justice system will be a significant focus for his year as president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
Summit looks to address rural needs, challenges: Legal, public health issues at forefront of Wabash conference
The 2023 Summit for Rural Justice and Public Health Professionals will feature 26 speakers, including Indiana Supreme Court Justice Christopher Goff, who serves as the chair of Indiana’s Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council.
Q&A with 2023 ITLA President Emily Guenin-Hodson
Tell me about your educational background and your career up to this point. I was born in Wabash, Indiana, and went to high school here at Northfield (Jr./Sr. High School), and then I went on to Butler University for undergrad. I double majored in English and philosophy. And then I went to IU Mauer School […]
Todd, Craig take home top honors from ITLA: Trial lawyers awarded Lifetime Achievement, Young Lawyer honors
A pair of Indianapolis attorneys were recognized with two of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s highest honors at the association’s annual meeting and awards ceremony in May.
ITLA debuts new podcast with spotlight on Ward
Longtime Indianapolis trial lawyer Don Ward broke ground in a new area with the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, appearing as the initial guest on the association’s new podcast, “Legal Legends of the Hoosier State.” The podcast debuted in May.
Feighner, Christie honored at 34th annual ITLA awards
Attorneys from Fort Wayne and Indianapolis were recently recognized with the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s 2022 Lifetime Achievement and Young Lawyer awards at the associations’ 34th Annual Lifetime Achievement Event.
Expanding the reach: New ITLA President Pfeifer wants to enhance geographic diversity
Meet Dan Pfeifer, the newest president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association.
ITLA memberships promote community, growth
Members of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association find numerous benefits in getting involved with the organization.
ITLA honors Indy attorneys with Lifetime Achievement, Young Lawyer awards
Two Indianapolis lawyers were recognized with the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association’s 2021 Lifetime Achievement and Young Lawyer awards at the associations’ 33rd Annual Lifetime Achievement Event. Thomas Doehrman of Doehrman Buba Ring was awarded ITLA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, while Brandon Tate of Waldron Tate Bowen Funk Spandau was awarded the Max Goodwin Young Lawyer of the Year.
COA: liability precedent applies to hospitals and non-hospital medical providers
In a lawsuit over a missed areteriovenous fistula, the Indiana Court of Appeals has ruled the Indiana Supreme Court precedent which holds that a hospital can be held vicariously liable for the negligence of an independent-contractor physician also applies to a non-hospital facility.
Justices hear arguments in ‘fraud’ case stemming from missed diagnosis
The distinction between active and constructive fraud has long been established in Indiana law. But should that distinction be abolished, or an exception carved out? That question is before the Indiana Supreme Court in a closely watched medical malpractice lawsuit.
COA upholds admission of medical bills in $0 pain-and-suffering verdict
Evidentiary rulings that led to a $0 jury verdict for a man who was injured in a car crash were upheld Wednesday by the Indiana Court of Appeals. The case drew participation from the Indiana plaintiff and defense bars.
Letter to the editor: Proposed changes to merit selection may prove judicious
Your publication recently printed an article discussing the Indiana State Bar Association’s objections to Indiana Senate Joint Resolution 16. The bar association’s complaint about SJR 16, and the slant of the article, is that the resolution proposes to “strip” Hoosier voters of the power to retain Indiana appellate court judges and Supreme Court justices. I do not believe that complaint is well-founded.
COVID liability immunity bills advance, but questions of scope remain
Legislation in the Indiana Senate that would protect businesses from COVID-related liability is one step closer to becoming law, having reached the full Senate floor for a successful vote on an amendment offered by the bill’s author. Meanwhile, companion legislation in the Indiana House passed out of committee this week.
Vigo County man not barred from vicarious liability suit against hospital
The Indiana Court of Appeals affirmed Thursday for a former hospital patient in an interlocutory appeal, finding the man is not barred from proceeding with his allegations of vicarious liability/physician negligence in his submission to be evaluated by a medical review panel.
Compelled contract? Indiana Supreme Court considers arbitration agreement in nursing home lawsuit
After hearing oral argument on petition to transfer Sept. 24, the court must now decide if it will rule in a dispute filed by an elderly woman and her representative against the Carmel assisted living facility where the woman once lived and an independent contractor hired by the facility who is accused of raping her.
ITLA honors McDonald with Lifetime Achievement Award, Winingham as Young Lawyer of the Year
It wasn’t the Lifetime Achievement Seminar that Frank Julian envisioned hosting, but the virtual Indiana Trial Lawyers Association conference last month gave the organization some ideas that likely will carry on even after the world stops social distancing.
ITLA Women’s Caucus marks centennial of suffrage with voter registration effort
The 158 women members of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association are fanning out across the state to register as many Hoosiers to vote as possible. They’ll tally the results of their efforts on Aug. 26, the 100th anniversary of Indiana women being guaranteed the right to vote after ratification of the 19th Amendment.