Atty. Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar

Atty. Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar

Ben Pecar concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and corporate law, including real estate development, leasing and financing transactions and providing general corporate advisory services. Clients appreciate that Ben makes an investment in understanding their businesses and is proactive in helping them realize their distinct goals while safeguarding their bottom line.

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About Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar at a glance

Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar is a real estate attorney based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Northwestern University (BA, 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ben Pecar concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and corporate law, including real estate development, leasing and financing transactions and providing general corporate advisory services
  • Clients appreciate that Ben makes an investment in understanding their businesses and is proactive in helping them realize their distinct goals while safeguarding their bottom line
  • Ben counsels real estate developers, owners and operators in connection with the acquisition, financing, construction, leasing and/or sale of their projects
  • This work includes structuring deals, negotiating joint ventures, sale and leaseback transactions, leasing, financing and virtually all other aspects of real estate projects
  • As part of the firm’s Real Estate, Corporate and Financial Services teams, Ben’s approach is to find practical solutions to client problems and to navigate clients through the hurdles typical of sophisticated transactions
  • Ben has been representing developers and operators of office, retail, hotel, medical office, hospital, industrial and other real estate projects for in excess of 30 years
  • Ben also represents numerous privately held companies in connection with the acquisition and/or sale of their businesses, succession planning, equity and debt financing, leveraged buyouts and other general corporate matters
  • In addition, he has represented an array of banks and financial institutions in many types of financing transactions, including secured and unsecured loans, asset based loans and project finance transactions
  • Moreover, Ben has worked with numerous utility and utility-related companies assisting with their real estate and transactional needs, including structuring trade credit arrangements
  • Ben seeks to remain an effective negotiator and stays well-versed in current market trends
  • he uses that data to help clients inform their decisions
  • Ben enjoys helping his clients achieve their goals, while maximizing their time and resources and improving overall efficiencies and value

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Indianapolis 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 Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar

Where is Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar's law office located?
Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar handle?
Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar go to law school?
Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (BA, 1984).
How can I contact Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar received?
Benjamin A. "Ben" Pecar's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 1987
BA
Northwestern University
- 1984

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana Bar Association

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