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Kevin K. Fitzharris of Barrett McNagny LLP has been elected as a member into the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Kevin K. Fitzharris has been appointed to serve on the Merit Selection Panel for the United States District Court Northern District of Indiana.

What happens when our furry friend bites someone? As a pet owner, it's important to know when you're liable for a dog bite.

Caleb W. Peery has joined the firm and will his practice in the areas of commercial litigation and insurance defense.

An easement is the right to use the land owned by another for some designated purpose. Learn about the purpose of easements and their uses under Indiana law.

Disputes involving where to dock your boat and/or where to put your pier must now be filed in state court. This change affects not only where a claim must be filed, but also the time limit to file a claim.

Barrett McNagny LLP is pleased to announce that David C. Pricer has joined the firm concentrating his practice in litigation, handling commercial litigation, premises liability, professional liability, and general liability claims. He will also assist with handling appeals and legal research and analysis.

It is not uncommon for children to be injured in accidents, such as motor vehicle collisions, dog bites, falls from outdoor play equipment, etc. When a minor is injured in an accident, they have, and often bring through a parent or other representative, a claim against the person who is responsible for the injury.

Indiana courts adopted the majority view that pre-injury waivers and releases, or exculpatory agreements that release a party from liability are enforceable.

A false communication which causes harm to a person’s reputation, known as defamation, can subject the defamer to an expensive lawsuit and damages.

Parties agree that one is under no obligation of care for the other and shall not be liable for the consequences of conduct which would otherwise be negligent.

Barrett McNagny LLP is proud to announce that Robert Keen and Patrick Murphy were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.

Anyone who has spent a winter in Indiana knows that snow and ice are unavoidable weather conditions. Slip-and-fall injuries are a common occurrence and a common subject of insurance claims that lead to lawsuits.

Many family businesses are closely held, meaning only a few people have an ownership interest in the business. In these types of businesses, disputes between the shareholders can cause problems on many levels, sometimes leading to litigation.

Claims against healthcare providers for negligent acts fall into two broad categories of medical malpractice and ordinary negligence. In general, claims that are related to the promotion of a patient’s health or a healthcare provider’s professional expertise, skill, or judgment are considered claims of medical malpractice, while claims that are unrelated to these issues are considered claims of ordinary negligence.

​As of July 1, 2020, those operating a moving motor vehicle in the Hoosier state are prohibited from holding a cell phone.

Every day we are bombarded with advertisements trying to sell us more insurance. For the average consumer, the choice is not particularly complicated. Most people are in the market for an auto, home, or renter’s insurance policy. But for a business, choosing the type of coverage needed to adequately protect one’s interests can be a much more complicated decision.

An injunction is an order issued by a judge that forces a person or entity to perform an action or stop taking certain action.

Before retaining counsel for a litigation matter, you should ask these ten questions.

Don’t lose your case before it’s even filed! Most people avoid litigation like the plague, and for good reason. Litigation can be expensive and risky.