Atty. John Christopher Barce

Atty. John Christopher Barce

Highly experience business law attorney, John Barce concentrates on assisting clients with business transaction, federal and state taxation, estate and business succession planning, charitable planning and tax controversies. He also assists with biotechnology licensing and intellectual property matters.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 37 J. Erfahrung 37 year
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Profile Summary

About John Christopher Barce at a glance

John Christopher Barce is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, ip, tax, m&a, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. Tax Court (1989) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (1989). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1989) and Indiana University School of Business (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allen County, Indiana State (Member, Sections on: Tax, 1989— Business and Corporate Member, Tax Council, 1997— Past Chair, 2004) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation Real Property, Probate and Trust) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Highly experience business law attorney, John Barce concentrates on assisting clients with business transaction, federal and state taxation, estate and business succession planning, charitable planning and tax controversies
  • He also assists with biotechnology licensing and intellectual property matters
  • He has been listed in Best Lawyers in American since 2016 and is a member of the Indiana State and Allen County Bar Associations

Practice Areas Explained

John Christopher Barce's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Christopher Barce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John Christopher Barce is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Christopher Barce is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Christopher Barce is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Christopher Barce is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →

Estate & Gift Tax

John Christopher Barce is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Wayne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Christopher Barce

Where is John Christopher Barce's law office located?
John Christopher Barce's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Barrett McNagny LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Christopher Barce handle?
John Christopher Barce focuses on trusts, ip, tax, m&a, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Christopher Barce practiced law?
John Christopher Barce has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Christopher Barce go to law school?
John Christopher Barce earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact John Christopher Barce for a consultation?
You can contact John Christopher Barce directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Christopher Barce received?
John Christopher Barce's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1989
B.S.
Indiana University School of Business
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Admitted: 1989

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