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Four Zionsville lawyers recognized
by Chambers USA
INDIANAPOLIS — Four Zionsville residents who practice law at Baker & Daniels LLP have been recognized in a national report of U.S. lawyers and law firms.
In the seventh annual edition of Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers, Patrick S. Cross, Regina M. Sharrow and Robert “Rob” S. Wynne were honored in the corporate/mergers and acquisitions practice area. Joseph “Jay” H. Yeager Jr. was recognized in litigation — general commercial. All four, who are partners at the firm, also were honored in 2008.
Baker & Daniels was ranked in the No. 1 category among Indiana law firms for all four practice areas in the rankings: corporate/mergers & acquisitions, labor & employment, litigation — general commercial, and real estate.
In addition, 22 Baker & Daniels lawyers were recognized individually in the 2009 report, 11 of whom earned first rankings in their respective practice areas.
Attorney receives award for pro bono dedication
INDIANAPOLIS — Drew Soshnick of Zionsville, a partner at Baker & Daniels, was among the law firm’s 11 individuals recognized with the Charles L. Whistler Pro Bono Award for exceptional dedication to pro bono and public interest work.
Soshnick prepared a domestic relations mediation training program with Indiana University-Bloomington for lawyers from across Indiana to become certified in conducting mediations for low income and unrepresented populations. He served as co-faculty for the five-day, 40-hour training, which provides 120 families with pro bono domestic relations mediation services. He participated in the Bet Tzedek Holocaust Survivors Justice Network, a program that offers pro bono assistance to Holocaust survivors with their applications for reparations from the German government.
In exchange for the free training and education program, attending lawyers agreed to conduct five pro bono mediations. Thus, the training provided 120 families throughout Indiana with an opportunity to receive pro bono domestic relations mediation services. Soshnick continues to serve as a resource for lawyers who participated in the training.
The pro bono award was established in memory of Charles “Chuck” L. Whistler, a former partner at the firm who set the standard for leadership, public service and community involvement during his time at Baker & Daniels. Each year, Baker & Daniels presents the award to individuals who have gone above and beyond in dedicating their time, energy and effort to improve and expand access to justice for underserved individuals and communities.
In his legal practice, Soshnick leads the firm’s family law practice from the downtown Indianapolis office.
Chocolatier business opens
Owners Ghyslain and Susan Mauraid opened Ghyslain Chocolatier in The Sanctuary, 75 N. Main St., in June.
The shop offers catering and special event planning, pastries, chocolates, Mediterannean cuisine and specialty cakes.
Susan Mauraid was born and raised in Indiana. Ghyslain Mauraid is from Quebec and began his culinary career 30 years ago. He studied at the Institute d’ Hotelerie and Tourism in Quebec, Montreal, Canada, and trained in a variety of fine hotels and restaurants. He is the recipient of four gold medals for his products.
The Mauraids believe their competitive advantage is their customer service and consistent quality of their reasonably priced products.
They live in Union City and have a shop there, as well as one in Richmond.
Visit their Web site at www.ghyslain.com for more information.
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Battery reported by woman
A woman reported that her estranged husband had hit her over the head with his hand, which had a ring on it, in the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 31.
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United Way sets new records
The United Way of Central Indiana in Boone County is raising the bar this year with several record highs.
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Shine on
The event raised more than $10,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. To donate, visit http://memorywalk10.kintera.org/indianapolis/lacyslightsamy, go to Akard True Value Hardware,
75 Boone Village Shopping Center or mail to Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter,
50 E. 91st St. Indianapolis , IN 46240. Put “Lacy's Lights” or Z’Sparkle Party and Drag Race” for the donation to count towards the event.
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PAC says yes to referendum
A group of local residents have joined forces to create a political action committee to help pass Zionsville Community Schools’ operating budget referendum.
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Logo trickles into Zionsville
Zionsville’s rebranding effort is on the move. The logo, which is now complete, is starting to pop up around town.
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Budget hammered out as public hearing nears
As the Zionsville Town Council’s budget public hearing, set for Tuesday, Sept. 7 nears, members tried to get budget questions answered and issues resolved at its agenda setting meeting Monday, Aug. 30.
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Zville man found guilty of selling cocaine
Frank Bearquiver, 32, may have exchanged $80 for decades in prison.
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Group in infancy stages of aiding Main Street
An informal group is now starting to discuss aiding Zionsville’s Main Street businesses.
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New station allows quick arrival to working fire
Fire crews were on the scene of a rural mobile home fire within four minutes of the alarm.
Zionsville fire Chief Jamie VanGorder said the firefighter’s response time was a critical factor in saving a significant portion of the home.
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