Choosing a Lawyer

Top 10 Annoying Things that Lawyers Do…and Why They Do Them

May 22, 2015 by: Chris Buckley

I have written a number of articles on what clients do that irritate lawyers, and the pitfalls associated with representing the general public.  To be fair, I decided to compose a list of things that clients tend to complain about their lawyers (some rightly so).  Many lawyers I know commit many of the below offenses … Continue reading Top 10 Annoying Things that Lawyers Do…and Why They Do Them

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Loretta Rush Named First Woman Chief Justice of Indiana Supreme Court

August 6, 2014 by: Chris Buckley

In a somewhat surprising and much anticipated move, the justices of the Indiana Supreme Court voted today to name Justice Loretta Rush the first woman to the position of Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, succeeding Chief Justice Dickson after nearly a year in that position.  (See Indiana Law Blog article here.) I think many … Continue reading Loretta Rush Named First Woman Chief Justice of Indiana Supreme Court

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Things to Know Before Hiring a Lawyer

October 24, 2013 by: Chris Buckley

Hiring a lawyer for the first time can be a very daunting experience.  Knowing what to expect when looking for a lawyer may help prevent hardship in the long run.  Hiring the right lawyer for you and your particular situation can make a big difference in the overall outcome of your case, and may make … Continue reading Things to Know Before Hiring a Lawyer

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Legal Formalism vs. Legal Realism: The Law and the Human Condition

February 4, 2013 by: Chris Buckley

It has long been said that, “A good lawyer knows the law; a great lawyer knows the judge.”  This saying could not be more true in the everyday practice of law, but perhaps not for the reason most people first think of.  In my experience, judges rarely rule based upon particular relationships or preferences for … Continue reading Legal Formalism vs. Legal Realism: The Law and the Human Condition

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Happy Veteran’s Day from Gordon Etzler & Associates, LLP

November 12, 2012 by: Chris Buckley

We would like to extend a special thank you to all who have served on reserve or active duty in the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Coast Guard, or in the many state National Guards throughout our great Nation! SFT … Continue reading Happy Veteran’s Day from Gordon Etzler & Associates, LLP

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Your Right to Not Be Searched is Sacred — Protect Your Fourth Amendment Right

July 16, 2012 by: Chris Buckley

From the creation of our Democracy, it was one of the most fundamental and important concepts that the government cannot search your person or effects only in the most limited circumstances.  Citizens have the right to refuse the government to search their persons, homes, vehicles, and property unless certain requirements are met.  In Indiana, this … Continue reading Your Right to Not Be Searched is Sacred — Protect Your Fourth Amendment Right

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New Law — Reduce Your Indiana D Felony to an A Misdemeanor EFFECTIVE TODAY!

July 2, 2012 by: Chris Buckley

In the 2011-2012 Session of the Indiana General Assembly, Public Law 69-2012 was passed allowing D felons to reduce their past mistakes and have them entered as Class A Misdemeanors.  (See new I.C. s 35-50-2-7). In order to reduce a Class D Felony conviction and have it entered as a Class A Misdemeanor: 1.  The … Continue reading New Law — Reduce Your Indiana D Felony to an A Misdemeanor EFFECTIVE TODAY!

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Courts Should Stop Creditors from Harassing Exempt Debtors

June 20, 2012 by: Chris Buckley

It is a well established moral principle that debtors should be responsible to creditors for financial obligations.  It even dates back to Mosaic times, and perhaps even before.  That being said, however, Congress as well as state legislatures across the country have limited circumstances in which debtors are liable to creditors, and placed limitations on … Continue reading Courts Should Stop Creditors from Harassing Exempt Debtors

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New Indiana Public Intoxication Law Goes into Effect July 1, 2012

June 8, 2012 by: Chris Buckley

As of May 25, 2012, Governor Mitch Daniels has signed the new Public Intoxication law into effect. The new law will go into effect July 1, 2012.  The intent of the new law, among other things, is to discourage potential drunk drivers from operating a motor vehicle, by not penalizing them by imposing criminal liability … Continue reading New Indiana Public Intoxication Law Goes into Effect July 1, 2012

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Injecting Common Sense into the Porter County Jail Overcrowding Problem

May 3, 2012 by: Chris Buckley

Jail overcrowding has been a longstanding problem in Porter County over recent years.  Most recently, the Sheriff, David Lain, pleads with the County to open, and consequently fund, the third pod of our 3-pod jail facility.  (See Northwest Indiana Times article,  “Porter County Sherriff Again Urging Response to Jail Overcrowding” 2 May 2012; Post-Tribune article, … Continue reading Injecting Common Sense into the Porter County Jail Overcrowding Problem

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