As the leaves change color and the crisp air fills the air, we at Fisher Maas are filled with gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. Fall is a time of reflection, celebration, and the promise of new beginnings. Harvesting the Fruits of Our labor Just as farmers gather their crops after a season...Read More
By: Aimee Rivera Cole On Juneteenth, a day of profound significance in American history, Fisher Maas Howard Lloyd & Wheeler takes a moment to honor and commemorate this pivotal moment in the journey toward freedom and equality for all. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marks the anniversary of the emancipation...Read More
By: Aimee Rivera Cole As Pride Month unfolds, we at Fisher Maas Howard Lloyd & Wheeler are proud to join the global celebration of Pride Month. This month is dedicated to honoring the LGBTQ+ community’s history, achievements, and ongoing fight for equality and acceptance. It is a time to celebrate the courage and resilience of...Read More
By: Aimee Rivera Cole As Memorial Day approaches, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country and to remember their courage, their dedication, and the ultimate price they paid to protect our freedoms. At Fisher Maas Howard Lloyd & Wheeler, we recognize the...Read More
Author: Aimee Rivera Cole Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the incredible women who shape our lives, and as both a mother and lawyer, this day holds a special place in my heart. It’s a day to reflect on the unique journey of motherhood and the delicate balance that many women, including myself,...Read More
The legal world is an ever-evolving landscape, and staying ahead of the curve requires not only expertise but also a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Fisher, Maas, Howard, Lloyd, & Wheeler, P.C. understands this well, which is why we are proud to spotlight two of our partners, Michael D. Rogers and Aimee Rivera Cole’s attendance...Read More
Kim Howard prevails at the Indiana Court of Appeals. In April 2018, Shannon North was involved in a car accident which caused Shannon to suffer personal injury. At the time of the accident, Shannon and her husband Miles lived with Miles’ father, James, at James’ residence. Prior to the accident, James had applied for and...Read More
I don’t routinely buy travel insurance. I have insurance that covers my medical expenses (at least to a point) if I am in another country. Therefore, the only reason I thought I needed travel insurance was to reimburse me for the cost of a trip if it were to cancel for some reason. Only when...Read More
In late September, the Indiana Supreme Court denied transfer in Schmidt v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, 141 N.E.3d 1251 (Ind. Ct. App. 2020), a decision which appears to open the floodgates to a new category of bad faith insurance claims in Indiana. Noting that “an insured is an insured is an insured,”[1] our...Read More
In Greene v. Westfield Insurance Company, 963 F.3d 619 (7th Cir. 2020), the Seventh Circuit affirmed the Northern District of Indiana’s entry of summary in favor of Westfield Insurance Company (“Westfield”) in a garnishment proceeding seeking to recover a $50.56 million default judgment entered against Westfield’s insured, VIM Recycling (VIM). Westfield issued its first policy...Read More
