Bio

Laura E.A. Petlock is a paralegal in Plunkett Cooney's Indianapolis office who provides litigation paralegal support in the area of premises liability. She also assists attorneys with transportation law matters.  

Ms. Petlock summarizes depositions and medical records, prepares damage assessments, indexes and organizes records, manages discovery, prepares motions, answers and drafts interrogatories, requests for production of documents and non-party requests, and she is responsible for extensive file management. She maintains contact with clients, opposing counsel, experts and the courts. Ms. Petlock not only has extensive experience as a paralegal, she also previously performed litigation technology support services and has experience with multiple eDiscovery review platforms.

Professional Affiliations

  • Indiana Paralegal Association (President, 2020 - 2022; Secretary, 2018 - 2020, 2022 - 2024)
  • Indianapolis Bar Association (Paralegal Executive Committee, 2014 - present; Chair, 2018 - 2019; Vice Chair, 2017 - 2018)

Credentials

Education

  • International Business College, A.D., 1999

Honors/Awards

Honors & Recognitions

  • 2024 Indianapolis Bar Association Paralegal of the Year
  • 2016 Indiana Paralegal Association Paralegal of the Year
  • International Business College Director's List
  • International Business College President's List
  • International Business College - Student of the Term, Paralegal Program

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