Mediation is defined by Black’s Law Dictionary as “a method of nonbinding dispute resolution involved a neutral third party who tries to help the disputing parties reach a mutually agreeable solution.” In practice, mediation occurs when both sides ask a…
Now that two of Indiana’s neighboring states have legalized marijuana, some mistakenly believe that any marijuana purchased from a dispensary in a state that has legalized marijuana, is legal to possess in Indiana. However, the mere possession of marijuana in…
Having your driver’s license suspended for any reason or any length of time can greatly impact your life—and your livelihood because it drastically alters your ability to drive yourself to work. This is even more true if you ever get…
In certain instances, the court may choose to impose a sentence of home detention rather than a jail (or prison) sentence for a person who is convicted of a crime. As experienced criminal law attorneys, some of the complaints we…
When sharing custody with someone, be it an ex-husband, ex-wife, former love interest, or even a past fling, it can be a daunting situation to navigate. It is not uncommon for two co-parents to discover—or rediscover—that there are major differences…
Lawyers are often paid for their services on an hourly basis. The typical hourly rates in Indiana range from $250-$450 per hour. An attorney’s rate is based on the attorney’s past experience, the number of years spent practicing law, and…
In Indiana, whenever one wishes to bring a claim for personal injury and/or wrongful death against a state entity, such as a city, county, political subdivision, or the state itself, you are required to serve upon that entity a Notice…
In the U.S. justice system, it has long been a national policy that everyone deserves their day in court. Under what has become known as the American Rule, each side to a legal matter must pay his/her own attorney fees,…
It has been said that “an ex becomes an ex for a reason.” But when it comes to being a parent—and co-parenting a child with an ex—for better or worse, you want to do everything you can to create a…
We regularly represent people who are involved in car wrecks. Recently, we have noticed a disturbing trend that has created major coverage issues for people. That is with our clients waiving the “uninsured” coverage on their auto policies. Basically, waiving…
