Indiana Injury Lawyer Blog

Congratulations to Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson law office partner Tony Patterson for having recently been named to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary Team. The Silver Anniversary Team annually recognizes the best Indiana high school basketball players who graduated 25 years ago and continue to make significant contributions to the game and to society.

Tony guided his L & M High School basketball team to a #1 ranking in Indiana his senior year. The team captured national attention that year, as it was one of the smallest schools (enrollment 132) to ever be ranked #1 under Indiana's old single-class system. Following his senior season, Tony was named to the Converse All-American team, selected to play on the Indiana All-Star team, and was a first team All-State pick in Indiana.

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Tony Patterson and Pete Obremskey of the Indianapolis and Lebanon Indiana law firm of Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen and Patterson were again named as Indiana Super Lawyers in the area of personal injury law for 2009. This recognition marks the fifth consecutive year both attorneys have received the designation. Tony Patterson and Pete Obremskey, along with their partner Paul Kruse, represent accident and injury victims across the state of Indiana. A complete listing can be viewed by viewing the Indiana Super Lawyer magazine or in the March edition of Indianapolis Monthly

The Indianapolis and Lebanon Indiana law firm of Parr Richey Obremskey & Morton has been renamed as of January 1, 2009. The firm's new name will be Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson. While the name has changed, the firm will still offer the same services and continue representing personal injury victims. Pete Obremskey, Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson are the firm's accident and injury lawyers and have combined experience of over 80 years helping accident victims and their families.

This past Friday, September 5th, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association (“ITLA”) presented an all-day seminar entitled “Personal Injury Trials from Start to Finish” at the ISTA Conference Center in downtown Indianapolis.

Tony Patterson (seminar chair) and Paul Kruse, both attorneys from the law firm Parr Richey Obremskey & Morton, as well as six other central Indiana attorneys addressed roughly twenty attendees on a range of topics associated with personal injury trials. Topics included: motions in limine and pre-trial evidentiary issues; presenting compelling opening statements; effective uses of lay witness testimony and dealing with defense and surprise witnesses; trying a personal injury case from the defense perspective; utilizing technology exhibits on a budget at trial; choosing your experts and effectively presenting testimony; dealing with the defenses’ medical examiners; and effective use of testimony, jury instructions and demonstrative evidence during closing argument.

A Greyhound bus carrying 41 passengers crashed on Interstate 65 in northwest Indiana. According to the Chicago Tribune, 29 of the passengers required medical treatment. The bus was on its way from Chicago to Nashville Tennessee when it flipped on its passenger's side and came to rest near the median. It is unsure why the crash occurred, although witnesses said the bus appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed and it is suspected that the driver may have fallen asleep.

Tony Patterson was named Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year at the November 1, 2007, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association ("ITLA") 43rd Annual Institute at the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis. The annual award is given to an attorney who exemplifies the foundation of ITLA's mission and who has shown distinguished service to the citizens of Indiana and the United States as a leading member of the Indiana Trial Bar and dedication to the rights of the injured under the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States of America. Congratulations Tony!

The Indiana Trial Lawyers Association overwhelmingly supported a proposed addition to the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct which would prevent lawyers from contacting potential injury victims through direct solicitation for at least thirty days following an accident. ITLA Board Members, Peter Obremskey, Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson of PARR RICHEY all voted in favor of the proposed rule.