Atty. Charles William Backs

Atty. Charles William Backs

Charles William Backs is a lawyer practicing medicaid planning, elder law, estate administration and 9 other areas of law. Charles received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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About Charles William Backs at a glance

Charles William Backs is an Attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1996) and Michigan (2005). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1996) and Indiana University (B.A. Chemistry, 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Allen County and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Charles William Backs is a lawyer practicing medicaid planning, elder law, estate administration and 9 other areas of law
  • Charles received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Charles practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Charles William Backs's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles William Backs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Charles William Backs is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Indiana →

Trusts

Charles William Backs is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

Charles William Backs is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charles William Backs is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

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

Charles William Backs is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Charles William Backs

Where is Charles William Backs's law office located?
Charles William Backs's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles William Backs handle?
Charles William Backs focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Charles William Backs practiced law?
Charles William Backs has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Charles William Backs go to law school?
Charles William Backs earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Chemistry, 1993).
How can I contact Charles William Backs for a consultation?
You can contact Charles William Backs 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 Charles William Backs received?
Charles William Backs's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1996
B.A. Chemistry
Indiana University
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1996
Michigan
Admitted: 2005

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