On January 1, 2021, Stuart J. Friedman joined the firm of O’Neill McFadden & Willet LLP as a Partner. Stuart brings with him over 40 years experience in estate planning and trust administration, representing closely held corporations and high net worth individuals with complex estate planning goals and objectives. Mr. Friedman has extensive experience in… Read more »
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our valued partner and friend, Mr. Kirk Pinkerton, on December 15, 2020. Kirk received his Juris Doctor at IU School of Law in 1975, and he began practicing law in 1976 and dedicated over 40 years to the profession. His brilliant legal mind and… Read more »
Dan Glavin prevailed in a recent appeal, successfully defending the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of its insurer client in a claim seeking underinsured motorist benefits and alleging bad faith. The Court of Appeals of Indiana affirmed the trial court, holding that the insurer had paid all amounts due the insured under… Read more »
On December 13, 2019, Bob Dignam co-presented a seminar entitled “Indiana Mediation: Start to Finish.” This CLE program, sponsored by the National Business Institute and held at Indiana Wesleyan University in Merrillville, Indiana, provided guidance to Indiana attorneys regarding all aspects of the mediation, as well as the trial rules, ethical rules, and legal cases… Read more »
On December 17, 2019, Bob Dignam co-presented a seminar entitled “Analysis of the Family and Medical Leave Act.” This CLE program, held at and sponsored by the Lake County Bar Association in Merrillville, Indiana, provided detailed information necessary to comply with the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The program… Read more »
OMW held its annual “Toys for Tots” drive in December 2019. Through the efforts of OMW employees, their families, and friends, the toy collection for 2019 was the biggest in OMW’s history. OMW would like to thank all the participants for their generosity.
On December 12, 2019, Bob Dignam co-presented a seminar entitled “Mediation Procedures and Ethics.” This CLE program, held at and sponsored by the Lake County Bar Association in Merrillville, Indiana, provided guidance as part of an Applied Professionalism program regarding the proper preparation for and participation in the mediation process, including ethical considerations. The program… Read more »
On December 10, 2019, Bob Dignam co-presented a seminar entitled “Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in Employment Cases.” This CLE program, held at and sponsored by the Lake County Bar Association in Merrillville, Indiana, provided important information regarding the nuances of mediating and arbitrating employment law cases. The program was attended by approximately 20 members… Read more »
On December 3, 2019, Bob Dignam co-presented a seminar entitled “Special Considerations for Small Companies in Dealing with Employment Laws, Issues and Complaints.” This CLE program, held at and sponsored by the Lake County Bar Association in Merrillville, Indiana, provided key information regarding the labor and employment laws which apply to small employers. The program… Read more »
On November 14, 2019, Mike O’Neill presented a seminar entitled “Indiana Ethics 2019.” This CLE Ethics program, held at Dandino’s Supper Club in Goshen, Indiana, recapped significant lawyer disciplinary decisions handed down by the Supreme Court between 2017 and 2018. The program was attended by approximately 20 members of the Bench and Bar from Elkhart… Read more »
