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 Go. 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.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce Paul C. Rudolph has joined the firm as an associate. A graduate of Indiana University School of Law-Bloomington, Mr. Rudolph works in the firm's corporate department.

After an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Indiana Bar, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell has awarded Angela L. Freel a BV® Peer Review Rating.  The BV® Peer Review Rating is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar from 5-9 years and only a select group of lawyers achieve the level of recognition Ms. Freel has earned.  A Partner in the firm's litigation department, Ms. Freel is a 1998 graduate of the Indiana University School of Law.

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

Max E. Fiester, an associate in the litigation department of Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP, has received the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell BV® Peer Review Rating.  The BV® Peer Review Rating, which identifies a lawyer with high to very high legal ability, is a definite reflection of professional expertise and experience and is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar from 5-9 years.  Fiester is a 2002 graduate of the Indiana University School of Law.

Ingrid S. Stratman has been promoted to Executive Director of the firm effective July, 1, 2007.  Mrs. Stratman, a CPA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Accounting from Western Kentucky University in 1999.  As Executive Director, Mrs. Stratman is responsible for directing business operations including administration, finance, human resources and marketing.  She also serves as Executive Director of the firm’s title company, Lockyear Title, LLC.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that James B. Godbold has been employed as a clerk for the summer of 2007.  James is a second year law student with Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis.

Joshua Claybourn, an associate with the law firm of Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP, was recognized as one of fifteen “Up and Coming Lawyers” in the state by Indiana Lawyer.  The award honors an attorney who has been practicing for five years or less who demonstrates achievement in law, involvement in the profession, and support of their community. Claybourn is a native of Evansville and a 2006 graduate of the Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is proud to announce the celebration of their 20th Anniversary in 2007. The firm was established in 1987 and would like to sincerely thank all of our professional team and valued clients that have helped contribute to the firm’s success. We value those relationships we have built and look forward to the years ahead of us.

Ross E. Rudolph has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2007 in the area of alternative dispute resolution. This is a peer reviewed selection process and he is joined by only eleven other mediators in the State of Indiana in receiving this distinction.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that Stacy K. Harris and Brian E. Townsend have become partners in the firm effective January 1, 2007.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that Joshua A. Claybourn has joined the firm as an associate and Donald R. Wright has become Of Counsel to the firm effective November 1, 2006.

Rudolph, Fine Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce that Silver B. Eberly, also licensed to practice in Alabama, Louisiana & Kentucky, has become Of Counsel to the firm effective September 1, 2006.

Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson, LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Cari A. McCandless to Manager of title operations for Lockyear Title, LLC.