Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP

Lockyear Title, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP, is pleased to announce that Jeannie M. Rodenberg has joined the company as a Closing Agent and Title Administrator. Jeannie brings twelve years of experience in the title insurance and closing industry to Lockyear Title.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP would like to welcome Denise N. Acton to the firm as a Litigation Paralegal. Denise recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of Southern Indiana.

Ross E. Rudolph, a mediator and trial attorney, has agreed to participate in the Mediation Assistance Program pilot project of the Indianapolis Bar Association and the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. This program allows pro se litigants to have the benefit of an attorney at settlement conferences held in the federal court system. The volunteer attorney will be court appointed and will also assist in preparing for the settlement conference on behalf of the pro se litigant and the drafting of settlement agreements and motions to dismiss the litigation where appropriate.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP would like to welcome Lauren Dimmitt to the firm as a summer clerk. Lauren attends Indiana University's Maurer School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. She will be working in our Litigation Department.

Joseph H. Langerak has been chosen by Indiana Lawyer as an “Up and Coming Lawyer-2010”. Mr. Langerak is one of only 15 attorneys honored in the state with this award. The Up and Coming Lawyer Award recognizes lawyers who demonstrate achievement in law, involvement in the profession, and support of the community.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP would like to congratulate Ross E. Rudolph for being selected as a 2010 Indiana Super Lawyer in the area of Civil Litigation Defense. This is the fifth year Mr. Rudolph has been chosen for this distinction having been named before in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009. We would also like to congratulate Joseph H. Langerak, who has been listed by Indiana Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of Business Litigation this year.

Max E. Fiester and Joseph H. Langerak published an article in the November 2009 issue of For The Defense, a monthly publication of the Defense Research Institute. The article, entitled "Interpretations of 'Property Damage' and 'Occurrence'", focuses on construction law and Commercial General Liability coverage. Click here to view the article.

Ross E. Rudolph recently participated as a panelist/presenter at an Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum Master’s Series seminar on Advanced Civil Mediation held in French Lick, Indiana on November 12 and 13, 2009. Mr. Rudolph’s principle presentation was concerning the state of Pre-Suit Mediation in Indiana.

Angela L. Freel has recently ascended to the position of Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. As the Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, Angela will serve on the Board of Governors of the Indiana State Bar Association for 2010.

James D. Johnson has been elected to the Indiana Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He was nominated in October by the National Board of Directors. Members are selected for their proficiency as attorneys, as well as their demonstration of high personal character and honorable reputation.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP would like to congratulate Joseph H. Langerak, who has recently been awarded a BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.

Ross Rudolph has been selected by peer-review for inclusion in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the specialty of Alternative Dispute Resolution. This is the third time Mr. Rudolph has been selected; he has also appeared in the 2007 and 2009 editions of the list.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that several of the firm's members have completed recertification conducted by the American Red Cross and are now certified in CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator).

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP has been named to the 2009 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™. The Register lists law practices that have earned the highest rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and have been selected by their colleagues as preeminent in their field. Less than 5% of all law firms in America receive this distinction.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP would like to welcome Kyle Rudolph and Beth Schroeder to the firm as summer clerks. Kyle attends the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. He will be working in our Litigation department. Beth attends the University of Louisville's Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and will be working in our Corporate department.

We would like to congratulate Ross Rudolph for a well deserved distinction. In the 2009 issue of Indiana Super Lawyers, Ross has been chosen as a Super Lawyer in the practice area of Civil Litigation Defense. The 2009 issue of Indiana Super Lawyers features only 5% of the total attorneys in the state of Indiana in the Super Lawyers listing. The selection process includes peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review and independent research on candidates. This is the fourth year Ross has been chosen for this distinction having been named before in 2005, 2007 and 2008!

Angela Freel, a partner with the law firm of Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP, recently ascended to the position of Chair-Elect of the Indiana State Bar Association Young Lawyer Section (YLS) after serving for a year as the YLS’s elected Secretary/Treasurer. As Chair-Elect, Ms. Freel will serve the YLS and attend the Indiana State Bar Association Board of Governors’ meetings as an observer.

Marc D. Fine, a founding partner of Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP, was recently named 2008 Youth Worker of the Year by Youth Resources of Southwest Indiana.
Youth Resources thanks Marc for making a difference in our community.

Ross E. Rudolph has been included in the March 2008 issue of Indiana Super Lawyers® magazine in the practice area of civil litigation defense. The publication features the top 5% of attorneys in the state of Indiana. The selection process includes peer nominations, a blue ribbon panel review and independent research on candidates. This is the third year Mr. Rudolph has been chosen for this distinction having been named before in 2005 and 2007.

James D. Johnson, a partner in the litigation department at Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP was recently awarded the Defense Lawyer of the Year award by the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana at their 40th annual conference and gala. This award is presented to a lawyer who has promoted the interests of the Indiana Defense Bar in a most significant way in the fields of litigation, legislation, publication or participation in local, state or national defense organizations.

Marc D. Fine, a founding partner of Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP, has been appointed by Gov. Mitch Daniels to fill a vacancy on the Indiana Gaming Commission. The commission regulates the state's 10 casino riverboats as well as the casino resort in French Lick, Indo., and slot machines at the state's two horse tracks. His first meeting will be November 8, 2007, and Mr. Fine's term on the Gaming Commission expires in 2010.