CRASH! And in an instant, you are injured, by no fault of your own. You now have substantial unexpected medical expenses, your vehicle is damaged, you miss work, you have continued pain, and no one can tell you when your life will go back to normal.
These situations are stressful and unfamiliar. After an accident resulting in personal injury, consider these tips to help make your very best case.
End of life planning is an awkward subject. Not many people want to face their own mortality, and even fewer are motivated to discuss it. It’s harder still for those who are young and healthy and still believe they are indestructible. One of the lessons that COVID-19 has taught us is that EVERYONE needs to have that conversation right now.
On January 30, 2020, First Muncie (of which attorney Drew Hall is a founding member) was proud to have Kari Wissel from TeenWorks as a guest speaker.
In a previous post, I wrote about how an expungement can provide a second chance for many who are saddled with a felony conviction. In a more recent development, that relief has now been extended to include the restoration of a person’s rights to purchase and/or possess a firearm.
Partner Mark R. McKinney recently received good news regarding two of his board positions. He was reappointed for a second three-year term on the USA Archery Board of Justice, and he was elected president-elect of Muncie Sunrise Rotary. Congratulations, Mark!
McKinney & Malapit Law, a firm with offices in Muncie and Fishers, recently announced the addition of two new paralegals to its team. Just last year, the firm had also brought on a fifth attorney, Ryan Groves, to its fast-growing team.
Lisa DeFilippo and Annie Kaplan joined the firm in October as a paralegal and senior paralegal, respectively.
One of our attorneys, Barry A. “Drew” Hall, participated in the 100 Men Who Cook charity event on Nov. 2. Drew made Oreo cheesecake balls, which sold out in just minutes.
This year’s event raised more than $100,000 for early childhood education. Thanks to Drew for being a part of the event, and congratulations on making such a sought-after dessert!
Partner Mark R. McKinney participated in the Hilly Hundred bicycle tour last weekend. The Hilly Hundred covers 100 miles through three counties in south-central Indiana over two days. This was Mark’s first Hilly Hundred. Congratulations, Mark!
Perhaps there is no area of law where the parties find themselves more naturally opposed to one another than in a landlord-tenant case. On one hand, a landlord wants to be paid the rent they are rightfully owed; on the other hand, the tenant does not want to be forced out of the only place they have to live because of a missed or late payment.
An instant of bad judgment, a poor decision, a stupid mistake, a youthful indiscretion—all it takes is one unfortunate moment and the resulting criminal record could be a burden for the rest of a person’s life. A few years ago, the Indiana Legislature officially acknowledged the lasting difficulties that a criminal record can present that go far beyond an offender’s “debt to society” and enacted an expungement statute. While it does not vacate a person’s convictions, Indiana’s expungement statute seals off the paper trail establishing that there ever was an arrest or conviction.
(Photo: Jordan Kartholl/The Star Press)
For the past few years, Joshua Brown has volunteered at Living Proof Crash Reenactment, an annual event hosted at Muncie Central High School. The live reenactment increases awareness among high schoolers of the dangers of drunk driving. Joshua acted as the “defense counsel” in the court scene in this year’s production.
View photos of the event from The Star Press here.
In 2017, the national organization Boy Scouts of America announced it would now accept girls into its troops. In February of 2019, our own Tori Murphy brought this change to our local community. She was the first to bring scouting for girls to this district, according an article published in the Muncie Journal.
Tori is the Scoutmaster for Troop 19 and the Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 1. She’s been actively involved as a leader in the organization for the past 9 years.
We’re proud to have someone like Tori as a part of our team. We admire her passion for the program and her commitment to the community. Thank you for initiating positive change locally, Tori!
Header photo by John Carlson, Muncie Journal.
Mark speaking at the 2017 Great Futures Luncheon
Congratulations to our founding partner, Mark McKinney, for receiving this year's Boys and Girls Club Horatio Alger award at the 2017 Great Futures Luncheon. Mark is a past president and long time board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie.
Horatio Alger was a children's book author well-known for his stories about young boys whose hard work, integrity, determination and strong dedication to helping others would help them rise from humble beginnings into respectable positions as community leaders.
Mark received this award as a recognition for his service with the Boys and Girls Club of Muncie throughout the years and his dedication to helping the youth of Muncie.
McKinney & Malapit welcomes its newest member to their legal team, Barry A. ("Drew") Hall, as an associate attorney. Drew was born South Bend, Indiana, May 19, 1991; admitted to Indiana bar, 2016, Preparatory education, Ball State University (B.A., Political Science and Economics, Honors College 2013); legal education, Michigan State College of Law (J.D. 2016). Dean's List; Ball State University; Fall 2009- Spring 2013; Michigan State College of Law, Fall 2013-Spring 2014; Spring 2015-Spring 2016. Midwest Model EU best delegate 2012 -2013, Ball State University. Honors Thesis, Campaign Finance post Citizen's United. Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity 2012, Ball State University. Member Business Law Society, Michigan State College of Law. Member, Indiana State and American Bar Associations; Ball State University Alumni Association; Michigan State Alumni Association. E-mail: drew@mandmlegal.com
Mark McKinney has been nominated for the 2014 David Sursa Leadership Award. The award recognizes "extraordinary leadership by a nonprofit board member displaying the characteristics expressed by David Sursa during his lifetime." The Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County stated that, "Mark's visionary leadership and commitment to the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie exemplifies the spirit of this award."
