Category Archives: Practitioners’ Corner

It has long been said that, “A good lawyer knows the law; a great lawyer knows the judge.” This saying could not be more true in the everyday practice of law, but perhaps not for the reason most people first … Continue reading →

As a divorce attorney in Northwest Indiana, all too often I meet with clients for initial dissolution consultations that are angry, embittered, and disillusioned with their relationships and want to take their spouse “to the cleaners.” While the beginning of … Continue reading →

After 5 years of faithful service, Gordon Etzler & Associates, LLP will regretfully be losing an extremely competent, motivated, and dedicated employee as of March 1, 2013. We are seeking a candidate who can replace her as a full-time paralegal and … Continue reading →

On this Thanksgiving we at Gordon Etzler & Associates, LLP remember the many people in want and need. We are thankful for the many privileges that we have been afforded, and wish all of you to think of the things … Continue reading →

After receiving the results from the Indiana Bar Exam, Blake Dahl has sworn in as a licensed Indiana attorney, and has decided to join the legal team of Gordon Etzler & Associates, LLP. Blake is a recent graduate of Valparaiso … Continue reading →

Gordon Etzler & Associates, LLP is looking to add the right person to our exceptional legal team! This is an entry level position, and prior experience is not necessary. A positive attitude, strong organization skills, customer service skills and dependability … Continue reading →

From the creation of our Democracy, it was one of the most fundamental and important concepts that the government cannot search your person or effects only in the most limited circumstances. Citizens have the right to refuse the government to … Continue reading →

Come July 1st of 2012, non-custodial parents who are paying child support for a child over the age of 19 will be able to petition the court to terminate their child support obligation. Indiana, unfortunately, does not automatically terminate child … Continue reading →

Jail overcrowding has been a longstanding problem in Porter County over recent years. Most recently, the Sheriff, David Lain, pleads with the County to open, and consequently fund, the third pod of our 3-pod jail facility. (See Northwest Indiana Times … Continue reading →

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting, the issue of “self-defense” is now capturing nationwide attention. However, it was already a fairly hot topic in the Indiana legal community following the 2011 case of Barnes v. State. In that … Continue reading →