Posts by Savannah Gutierrez
The Importance of Hiring an Attorney in the AI Era
Hiring an attorney when you are a party to a lawsuit has always been important for Plaintiffs and Defendants alike. Attorneys, unlike artificial intelligence, are licensed professionals educated and trained to advise, counsel, advocate on your behalf, and represent your interests. Courts in Indiana are governed by the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and the…
Read MoreWhat is Attorney-Client Privilege?
Litigants and laypersons alike in Indiana have heard of the attorney-client privilege, but what is it? The attorney-client privilege is the legal privilege that exists between attorneys and clients to protect certain information. Specifically, the attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications made between attorney and client, during the course of the attorney’s representation of client. Attorney-client…
Read MoreFiling a Mechanic’s Lien in Indiana: Time is of the essence!
Time is of the essence when it comes to filing mechanic’s liens in Indiana. A mechanic’s lien is a lien placed on real property for the nonpayment of labor or materials. The mechanic’s lien has longstanding history in Indiana law. The Indiana Supreme Court has identified the mechanic’s lien as “a statutory tool to help…
Read MoreSmall Claims in Indiana: Access to Justice
Small claims courts in Indiana provide individuals with the opportunity to resolve specific eligible disputes with simplicity and convenience. Pursuant to Indiana Code § 33-28-3-4, the following types of cases are eligible for the small claims docket: There is an important caveat to utilizing the convenience of the small claims docket – any amount sought…
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