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moments in their lives? Because she finds it fulfilling. Jamie connects with clients at a time of great
need and often plays the role of confidant, support
system, legal liaison and offers a caring voice on
the phone. She started her career in personal injury
and, while she has also worked in other areas,
personal injury has always drawn her back. She
attributes her dedication to highly passionate trial
attorneys with whom she has worked.
Jamie has rubbed elbows with some impressive
legal minds. Early in her career, she met several
high-profile trial lawyers including Mary Beth Ramey (the first female attorney chosen as the Indiana Trial Lawyer of the Year and first female President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association), and
her partner, Richard D. Hailey, a former President
of the American Trial Lawyers Association. Jamie
worked with Hailey and Ramey on a contract basis
and has a deep affinity for both of these brilliant
attorneys. She finds the incredibly warm, gracious
and friendly. “Mary Beth became a mentor to me,”
she laughs. “She encouraged and empowered me
to do more with my life. In fact, sh