From One New Lawyer to Another: An Attempt to Flatten the Learning Curve

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Once I graduated from law school, I assumed I was done worrying about hitting the curve. As I entered practice, I had the optimistic idea that my adjustment to the “real world” would be relatively straightforward. While I knew I was unlikely to have developed the skills of a seasoned litigator in law school, I […]

Tips for Productive Virtual Mediations

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Social distancing has created obstacles for legal counsel for many litigation tasks, especially mediation. Some mediations are being delayed or canceled. However, for many cases, parties and counsel should seriously consider online virtual mediation. Virtual mediation, although not yet commonplace, can resolve many types of cases. It is not always appropriate, but it has significant […]

Lewis Wagner, LLP Welcomes Jordan Crabtree as New Associate

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Lewis Wagner is pleased to welcome Jordan Crabtree as an associate attorney in the firm’s Litigation Group, where he will focus on insurance coverage disputes, bad faith defense, insurance defense, and general litigation. Jordan earned his J.D. from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2019. Prior to law school, Jordan worked […]

Court of Appeals Holds That Insured’s Medical Lien Does Not Reduce Liability Limit of Tortfeasor’s Policy for Determining Whether Tortfeasor is Underinsured

Car Crash Court of Appeals Holds That Insured’s Medical Lien Does Not Reduce Liability Limit of Tortfeasor’s Policy for Determining Whether Tortfeasor is Underinsured

Catanzarite v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Indiana, 2020 WL 1465936 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020) In Catanzarite, the plaintiff was injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another motorist. The plaintiff’s auto policy provided underinsured motorist (“UIM”) coverage with a limit of $100,000, which was also the liability limit of the tortfeasor’s auto […]

Employer FAQ – Must Read for Indiana Businesses Managing COVID-19 Impact

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During this period of uncertainty and rapidly evolving information, it is important for businesses, organizations, and employers to stay up to date.  Below are some frequently asked questions and answers with links to resources. Q:  Should I close my business? A:  It depends.  Be sure to check local mandates and guidelines.  On March 16, 2020, […]