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lawyer shortage

Attorney shortage commission makes budgetary, legislative recommendations

The suggestions come ahead of the Legislature’s budget-writing session.
Attorney shortages in Indiana create 'access to justice problem'

Brandon Smith

Many rural counties in Indiana have significant attorney shortages that are likely to worsen as current lawyers age and retire.
Indiana has a lawyer shortage. What might state lawmakers do to help?

The state’s rural counties are especially affected by the ongoing lack of legal counsel.