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Ian S. Campbell | Dudas Law | Richmond Indiana

Introducing Ian S. Campbell, a recent graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law. Feel free to welcome him to Richmond at [email protected].

https://dudaslaw.com/about/ian-s-campbell/

Ian S. Campbell | Dudas Law | Richmond Indiana Ian S. Campbell, J.D., graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law in May of 2021. While there, he served as the Submissions Review Editor for the Journal of Law and Politics, a student…

Updated COVID-19 Protocols

Since we can't seem to get a handle on this virus, I'm initiating a vax-only policy for in-person meetings, effective immediately.

Everyone has a Constitutional right to the privacy of their health information. You may waive that right and meet in person. You may decline to waive that right and meet via Zoom.

The choice is yours.

https://dudaslaw.com/2021/08/16/updated-covid-19-protocols/

Updated COVID-19 Protocols With the renewal of increases in COVID-19 cases in Wayne County, Indiana, and the country, I have determined that it is in the best interest of myself, my staff, and my clients, to reinstitute cert…

Mandates? Liberties?

"Even liberty itself, the greatest of all rights, is not unrestricted license to act according to one's own will. It is only freedom from restraint under conditions essential to the equal enjoyment of the same right by others. It is, then, liberty regulated by law."

US Supreme Court Justice John Marshall Harlan, in Jacobson v. Massachusetts
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Mandates? Liberties? The United States Supreme Court has long upheld mandates to protect against the spread of communicable diseases. In reference to measures taken to eradicate smallpox, it has said that “the li…

Nonprofit Consulting & Legal Services

https://dudaslaw.com/2020/12/19/nonprofit-consulting-legal-services/

Nonprofit Consulting & Legal Services Many of you know that I am pretty active with our community’s philanthropic sector. Over the years, however, I have found that too often, an organization will come to me on the fly with a …

We’re Revisiting Our Health & Safety Protocols

As Indiana continues to struggle with controlling the spread of COVID-19, we at Dudas Law have determined to revisit our health and safety protocols to ensure that all of us and all of you remain healthy and virus-free. You may recall that we closed our doors to the public on March 20, 2020, and reopened to the general public on July 6, 2020....

https://dudaslaw.com/2020/11/13/were-revisiting-our-health-safety-protocols/

We’re Revisiting Our Health & Safety Protocols As Indiana continues to struggle with controlling the spread of COVID-19, we at Dudas Law have determined to revisit our health and safety protocols to ensure that all of us and all of you remain h…

“Quick Question …”

Why lawyers may seem reluctant to answer your "quick question"

https://dudaslaw.com/2020/11/12/quick-question/

“Quick Question …” … with few exeptions, there are no “quick questions.” In order for me to answer your “quick question,” I am ethically required to do a number of things.

“Quick Question …”

I am always honored to hear from you seeking advice on legal and policy matters. It means you have confidence in me and my knowledge, and that means a lot. But please remember: with few exceptions, there are no "quick questions." In order for me to answer your "quick question," I am ethically required to do a number of things. Most importantly, I have to make sure I don't have a conflict of interest....

https://dudaslaw.com/2020/11/12/quick-question/

“Quick Question …” … with few exeptions, there are no “quick questions.” In order for me to answer your “quick question,” I am ethically required to do a number of things.

What’s this idea of judicial retention?

https://dudaslaw.com/2020/09/18/whats-this-idea-of-judicial-retention/

dudaslaw.com Every general election in Indiana, you’ll see a section where you’re asked the following question: “Should Justice/Judge [Jane Doe] be retained in office?” You can either vo…

What’s this idea of judicial retention?

Every general election in Indiana, you'll see a section where you're asked the following question: "Should Justice/Judge be retained in office?" You can either vote "yes" or "no." If the Justice or Judge receives a majority of yes votes, they get to keep their job for another ten years. How does this work, and how is anyone who isn't a lawyer supposed to know the answer? [ 643 more words ]
https://dudaslaw.com/2020/09/18/whats-this-idea-of-judicial-retention/

dudaslaw.com Every general election in Indiana, you’ll see a section where you’re asked the following question: “Should Justice/Judge [Jane Doe] be retained in office?” You can either vo…

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Reopening Protocols

Barring a roll-back of Indiana’s reopening plan, Dudas Law will reopen to the general public on Monday, July 6, 2020. Here’s what you need to know: All staff is required to wear a mask when engaged in person with a member of the public. People entering the office will be required to wear a mask. We will have disposable masks available at no charge. [ 214 more words ]
https://dudaslaw.com/2020/07/01/reopening-protocols/

dudaslaw.com Barring a roll-back of Indiana’s reopening plan, Dudas Law will reopen to the general public on Monday, July 6, 2020. Here’s what you need to know: All staff is required to wear a mask when engaged…

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Dudas Law | Attorneys | Richmond Indiana | Wayne County Indiana

Barring a roll-back of Indiana’s reopening plan, Dudas Law will reopen to the general public on Monday, July 6, 2020. Here’s what you need to know:

*All staff is required to wear a mask when engaged in person with a member of the public.

*People entering the office will be required to wear a mask. We will have disposable masks available at no charge.

*Attorney availability for in-person conferences will be limited. Prospective clients and clients are strongly encouraged to continue conferencing via telephone and/or video.

*Unless deemed necessary and approved in advance, persons entering the office may not be accompanied by other people. Please come alone.

*If paying with credit/debit card, we ask that you access our secure online payment portal at www.dudaslaw.com to minimize the passage of physical materials between people.

*Prospective clients are requested to fill out new prospective client intake forms online prior to their conference date and time to minimize the passage of physical materials between people.

*All surfaces will be wiped down and disinfected in between conferences and after any interactions with members of the general public.

We know that not everyone believes these protocols are necessary and some prefer not to wear masks. However, all of us at Dudas Law do believe that such health and safety measures are crucial to protecting all of you, all of us, and our families. We ask that you you accept this relatively minor inconvenience when entering the office. If you would prefer not to follow our protocols, we are happy to arrange remote access for you in any number of ways.

We thank you in advance for your consideration. Peace to you all.

dudaslaw.com Dudas Law is a local law firm located in downtown Richmond, Indiana. Our attorneys offer services in family law, real estate law, probate, divorce and more.

Many of our clients are uncertain about parenting time under the current travel and activity restrictions. We hope this will help.

Please remember that everyone is experiencing a great deal of anxiety under these circumstances, especially your children. Don't make it worse by limiting their time with your co-parent. Now, more than ever, we need grace, kindness, and mutual civility.

Peace to you all. Stay well.

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UPDATE: Attys Amy and Jessica will be working remotely for the foreseeable future - available, as always, by email & phone, & now video via Zoom. We're securely cloud-based, so clients should see no disruption, although we may get creative with mediation/court.

UPDATE: Attys Amy and Jessica will be working remotely for the foreseeable future - available, as always, by email & phone, & now video via Zoom. We're securely cloud-based, so clients should see no disruption, although we may get creative with mediation/court.

To meet the needs of staff, clients, and colleagues as the COVID-19 situation unfolds, we will be happy to convert meetings to video or phone and may initiate such precautions ourselves. We went fully digital long ago and are therefore quite accustomed to working remotely.

Why Bulldog Tactics Won’t Work

For whatever reason, prospective family law clients often start our introductions with, “I hear you’re a bulldog.” They say it with all the confidence in the world that the compliment will flatter me to no end, thus kicking off our relationship as co-conspirators in our shared goal of conquest and victory at all costs. But what instantly goes through my mind is the recognition that I have before me someone who believes we’re still operating in a family court system where making the other parent look as bad as possible is at all effective. [ 1,414 more word ]
https://dudaslaw.com/2020/01/26/why-bulldog-tactics-wont-work/

dudaslaw.com Why hiring the "bulldog" for your custody conflict may not be as effective as you think.

Indiana State Bar Association

On Jan. 20, 2020, Indiana State Bar Association members invite you to visit or call for a free legal consultation. We will be happy to discuss your legal issue. For more information, https://buff.ly/2RpfTAF.

Rhode Island lawsuit: Students sue for the right to learn civics

csmonitor.com A federal case in Rhode Island, brought by parents and students, tests the ideals of equal opportunity and participatory democracy.

Noe Dudas: ADD diagnosis for a high-functioning lawyer adds up - The Indiana Lawyer

This was my last column in the Indiana Lawyer, and I don't think I shared it. But I received an email today. The fact that it changed even ONE PERSON'S life made me feel like maybe more people could benefit. Here's what the email said:

***********************************************************************I wanted to reach out and thank you, and “Jane,” for your article in the October 16 Indiana Lawyer about ADHD.

If I didn’t know for a fact that I didn’t give an interview with you, I would be sure that “Jane” was me. We had the same childhood, down to the piano lessons, and the same academic experiences. After reading the article, I made an appointment with my doctor, got tested by a mental health professional, and sure enough I was diagnosed with ADHD. My doctor prescribed medication and I can’t even describe how much better my life has become in every aspect in the short time since my diagnosis. I don’t think that I ever would have even considered the possibility that ADHD could be what was interfering with my work, home, social life, if it wasn’t for your article. I assumed I was just messy, lazy, disorganized, and didn’t have the will power to focus on things at work for extended periods of time. Thanks to “Jane,” and you, I know that isn’t the case and I no longer struggle with those issues to the same extent as before my diagnosis.

I hope you can share this with “Jane” so that she knows that by speaking with you, she honestly changed my life. I know that opening up about stigmatized things like mental health is not easy or fun, and I sincerely appreciate her courage.
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Kinda got me in the feels a little. :-)

https://www.theindianalawyer.com/articles/noe-dudas-add-diagnosis-for-a-high-functioning-lawyer-adds-up

theindianalawyer.com Being diagnosed in middle age with a “childhood” affliction can set off a range of challenges. Jane Smith (who requested I not use her real name) is an attorney with attention deficit disorder.

Champions of legal aid, civics education honored at Indiana Bar Foundation dinner - The Indiana Lawyer

Congratulations to this year's Indiana Bar Foundation award winners and new Fellows!

theindianalawyer.com The Indiana legal profession recognized select members of the legal profession and educators, honoring them for their work in either civil legal aid or civic education at the Indiana Bar Foundation’s 2019 Awards Dinner.

These young adults are amazing. We’re in good hands with these up-and-coming Constitutional scholars.

Day 2 of the 2019 Indiana We the People High School State Finals is underway this morning!

I was honored to be a small part of the Indiana Bar Foundation’s annual recognition of outstanding service to civics education and access to justice.

Indiana Bar Foundation

Congratulations to the top teams at the We the People Middle School Central Regional!

1st - Fishers Jr. High (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)
2nd - Brown County Jr. High (Brown County Schools - Superintendent)
3rd - Fall Creek Jr. High (Hamilton Southeastern Schools)

We the People is an amazing civic education program! These students are more likely to vote, critically consume political news, respect the rule of law, and be more tolerant of opposing political ideas.

Congratulations to the top teams from the We the People High School Central Regional! These students advance to the state competition in December.

1st - Cathedral High School
2nd - Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern Schools
3rd - Plainfield, Plainfield Community School Corporation

Young lawyer friends! Don’t miss the deadline! This is a fantastic program.

This is your LAST WEEKEND to apply for the Leadership Development Academy! Don’t miss this opportunity to develop skills needed to be a positive leader within the legal community. https://buff.ly/2ITJoXV

Indiana Lawyer

We're starting a mini-series in this issue called "Meet the Justices," a Q&A with the four associate justices of the Indiana Supreme Court. Up first is Justice Steven David, the court's longest-serving member who says service is the core of his life. http://ow.ly/UFnv30pNZhg

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