Archive for May, 2009
May 29th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in JHDJ Law General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Contact:
Amber Burton Small
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC
11450 N. Meridian
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317.569.0770
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web site address: http://www.jhdj-law.com
CARMEL ATTORNEYS SPONSOR GOLF OUTING FOR RILEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
CARMEL, IN – June 1, 2009 –Stephenie Jocham and Jill Dimick, founding members and attorneys at Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC (also known as JHDJ Law) participated in the 2009 Miracle Ride Golf Outing hosted by Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard. Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC, served as a Hole Sponsor for the event, which was held at the Brickyard Crossing course in conjunction with the annual fundraising event for Riley Children’s Hospital. In addition to Mayor Ballard, the golf outing featured local personalities and celebrities including Jim Caldwell, the new head coach for the Indianapolis Colts.
Stephenie Jocham is an attorney and mediator for the Family Law Practice Group at JHDJ Law and also chairs the firm’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, focusing her practice on alternatives to divorce litigation. She provides representation for divorce, custody and other family law matters as well as civil litigation utilizing collaborative law, mediation or arbitration. Jill Dimick chairs the law firm’s Business Litigation Group and represents individuals and corporations with disputes involving businesses, employment and real estate. Both attorneys are active members of the Indianapolis, Indiana State and Hamilton County Bar Associations, and participate frequently in community, civic and charitable events.
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC provides personalized service with a responsive and compassionate approach. Experienced attorneys offer assertive advocacy for clients complemented by a philosophy focused on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution. With a dynamic team of professionals, the practice assists clients in all areas of family law, collaborative law, adoption, mediation, business litigation and appeals. For more information, please contact Amber Burton Small at 317.569.0770, or visit http://www.jhdj-law.com.
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May 29th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Civic
May 22nd, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Adoption
Interested in options to add to your family? Questions about surrogacy contracts in Indiana? Attorney Michele Jackson can answer your questions. Call our office at 317-569-0770 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
May 22nd, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Adoption
Interested in options to add to your family? Questions about surrogacy contracts in Indiana? Attorney Michele Jackson can answer your questions. Call our office at 317-569-0770 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
May 18th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Family Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Press Contact:
Amber Burton Small
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC
11450 N. Meridian
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317.569.0770
Email Address: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Web site address: http://www.jhdj-law.com
ATTORNEY CLARISSA FINNELL JOINS FAMILY LAW GROUP AT CARMEL FIRM
CARMEL, IN – May 18, 2009 –JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, is pleased to announce that Attorney Clarissa Finnell has joined its Family Law Group.
Ms. Finnell is a seasoned attorney who practices exclusively in the area of family law representing clients with cases including legal separation, divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, parenting time, modification and contempt issues. A graduate of Indiana University, she completed her undergraduate degree in criminal justice before earning her Juris Doctor from IU’s School of Law-Indianapolis in 1997. For eight years, Ms. Finnell worked for the Indianapolis Legal Aid Society and was with another Indianapolis area family law firm immediately prior to joining JHDJ Law.
A member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Ms. Finnell also sits as judge pro tempore for the Marion County Circuit Court-Paternity Division, usually hearing the child support enforcement docket.
JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC provides personalized service with a responsive and compassionate approach. Experienced attorneys offer assertive advocacy for clients complemented by a philosophy focused on minimizing conflict and negotiating resolution. With a dynamic team of professionals, the practice assists clients in all areas of family law, collaborative law, adoption, mediation, business litigation and appeals. For more information, please contact Amber Burton Small at 317.569.0770, or visit http://www.jhdj-law.com.
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May 14th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Professional
May 8th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Professional
May 8th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Business Litigation
On May 8, attorney Jill Dimick attended an outing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in support of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation (“IBF”). Attendees were hosted by Indy 500 Historian Donald Davidson and provided with a tour of the IMS Museum. Lunch folllowed in Mari Hulman George’s suite, with guests wrapping up the day with a tour of the garage area. The IBF is a 501(c)3 charitable entity which funds a variety of programs furthering its mission to advance justice and promote positive change in the Indianapolis community through philanthropy, education and service.
Jill Dimick is a founding member of JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC, and chairs the Business Litigation Group. With 20 years in litigation, Ms. Dimick brings a wealth of experience representing an array of clients ranging in size from large public companies to small privately-owned businesses, professional corporations, franchisees, and financial institutions. Equally comfortable representing either plaintiffs or defendants, Ms. Dimick’s clients also comprise public officials, business owners, directors, officers and former employees. Her cases involve a variety of issues such as breach of contract, shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, receiverships, landlord-tenant issues, zoning, trademark infringement, defamation, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, wage claims and employment discrimination.
Ms. Dimick has been a speaker at conferences and continuing legal education seminars, including most recently at the Indiana State Bar Association’s 2009 Women’s Bench Bar Retreat. Her community involvement includes service as a volunteer for WFYI (Speaking of Women’s Health and the Indy Wine Fest), the Humane Society, Special Olympics, the American Heart Association and various federal, state and local political campaigns. She is a member of the Georgetown University Law Center 20th Reunion Committee and a volunteer for the Hamilton Southeastern Foundation. Her professional memberships also include the Indiana State Bar and Indianapolis Bar Associations.
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May 7th, 2009 | Posted by Amber Small | Posted in Family Law
An inquiry this morning from a prospective client served as a grim reminder that many victims of domestic violence feel powerless to protect themselves or are too fearful to consider leaving. While men seem to be the silent minority of victims, statistics still show that the majority of victims in abusive relationships are women. We know that domestic violence occurs in all types of relationships, including same sex partnerships, and becomes especially dangerous when parties are residing together and the abuser can exert more control. Physical violence is only one type of abuse, with most abusers following a pattern which begins with intimidation, blaming and controlling behaviors. Abusers isolate their victims from family and friends and use financial control to further restrict a victim’s freedom. Experts have created “The Power and Control Wheel” which explains tactics abusers use, often before escalating to physical or sexual violence. This is in starkt contrast to “The Equality Wheel” which describes aspects of healthy relationships based upon respect, trust and support. Because the pattern of abuse can develop over time, some victims are less aware of the telltale signs. Education and information about the difference between a healthy, equal partnership and the warning signs of an abusive relationship are essential to protect potential victims.
Misconceptions and false information about abuse continue to hamper efforts to address it and assist victims. Abuse is found at all socio-economic levels and among all age groups. Domestic abuse is a serious problem in the abusive person’s behavior. While drugs, stress, poverty and other issues may aggravate circumstances, they are NOT the causes. Abuse is NOT caused by anything said or done by the person being abused. Violence against children or in the presence of children puts them at risk for long-term behavioral and mental-health issues. The US Advisory Board on Child Abuse indicates that domestic violence may be the single major precursor to child abuse and neglect. Abuse affects everyone, and we all know someone who has been a victim.
If you or someone you know is being abused, contact resources and assistance programs to develop a Safety Plan. In Indiana, contact the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 1-800-332-7385. PREVAIL, Inc. provides resources in Hamilton County: 317-773-6942. In Marion County, call the Julian Center at 317-941-2200. Identify legal services and shelters and seek out information on websites such as National Domestic Violence Hotline at http://www.ndvh.org.
Learn what you can do to prevent domestic abuse in the greater Indianapolis area. Visit: http://www.violenceresource.org.