On July 18, 2011, an article appeared in the Wall Street Journal that criticized the operations of the nine township small claims courts in Marion County. The paper launched several additional stories covering litigant complaints of forum shopping, exorbitant attorney’s fees, and other unfair debt collection practices. Under the leadership of Marion Circuit Court Judge Sheryl Lynch and former Circuit Court Judge L … [Read more...] about Reforms to the Marion County Small Claims Courts
Judges
Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon
Hon. Mary G. Willis’ 25 years of service in the practice of law were recognized at the Indiana State Bar Association’s awards luncheon in Indianapolis on Sept. 9. Prior to accepting her current position as Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Supreme Court, Judge Willis was elected as the judge of the Henry Circuit Court #1 in 2003, and was recently elected to her third term. Judge Willis received her B.S. fro … [Read more...] about Judge Mary G. Willis recognized for 25 years in the practice of law at ISBA award luncheon
Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Changes are coming to the Senior Judge Program. On August 10, 2016, the Indiana Supreme Court created the Senior Judge Committee consisting of seven members, including three senior judges and three trial court judges. Under the Order, the “Committee is charged with making recommendations to the Court regarding the utilization of senior judges and the administration of the senior judge program. The Committee shall e … [Read more...] about Improvements to the Senior Judge Program
Hon. John R. Pera
This is the fortieth of our Court Times articles that highlight up close and personal a member of the Indiana Judiciary. Lake Superior Court Judge John R. Pera is our judge featured in this issue. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Indiana University in 1972, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1975. Before assuming the bench in 2000, he practiced law in Merrillville … [Read more...] about Hon. John R. Pera
Geoffrey Slaughter sworn in as member of Supreme Court
On August 11, colleagues, friends, and family filled the atrium outside the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom to offer well-wishes and congratulations to the newest Justice of the Court – Geoffrey Slaughter. Justice Slaughter officially joined the Court in June, when he was sworn-in by Chief Justice Loretta Rush during a private ceremony. Justice Slaughter’s public swearing-in came three months after Governor Mike Pen … [Read more...] about Geoffrey Slaughter sworn in as member of Supreme Court