Honorable Martha Blood Wentworth, Judge, Indiana Tax Court, was named Tax Judge of the Year by the National Conference of State Tax Judges. The National Conference of State Tax Judges is an association of state tax judges from across the United States, and is a program of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. More than 50 judges and members of tax appeal tribunals representing 22 states attended the annual meeting. … [Read more...] about Tax Judge Award
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ISBA Awards
On August 30, the Indiana State Bar Association held their annual awards luncheon in Indianapolis. The following Indiana Jurists were recognized: Honorable Loretta H. Rush, Chief Justice of Indiana, Women in the Law Recognition Award Honorable Thomas J. Felts, Allen County Circuit Court Judge, Outstanding Judge Award Honorable Matthew C. Kincaid, Boone County Superior Court Judge, Civility Award … [Read more...] about ISBA Awards
Court family mourns loss
The Honorable Evan S. Roberts, Judge of the Elkhart Superior Court #1, died November 11 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago after a courageous battle with AML Leukemia which was diagnosed in March 2017. He was 52 years old. Judge Roberts was a graduate of Deerfield High School in Chicago, Purdue University, John Marshall Law School in Chicago, and earned his Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Georgetown … [Read more...] about Court family mourns loss
Judiciary in Brief
Law Day in Clark County Judges, magistrates, and attorneys from Clark and Floyd counties,along with the local bar association, put on a Law Day event for kids. Students gave speeches on the reason they are “proud to be an American.” A panel of attorneys from Clark and Floyd counties selected three finalists. A student from Christian Academy was named the winner and was awarded a $500 prize. Salute to Justice Ruc … [Read more...] about Judiciary in Brief
Judge Freese leads CAP cadets
In February, Hendricks Superior Court Judge Robert Freese organized and led 30+ Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets to the Indiana Statehouse where they served as pages for the Indiana House of Representatives. It was a rewarding learning experience for everyone involved. Judge Freese serves as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Civil Air Patrol of the United States Air Force Auxiliary. He also serves as Indiana Wing Vice … [Read more...] about Judge Freese leads CAP cadets