Atty. David Steiner
David Steiner concentrates his practice in the areas of environmental law and business transactions. He assists businesses and individuals in real estate transactions with environmentally impacted real estate, brownfields, redevelopment and tax-free exchanges.
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David Steiner is a business, real estate, and environmental attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1989). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Fort Wayne) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serves clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Steiner concentrates his practice in the areas of environmental law and business transactions
- He assists businesses and individuals in real estate transactions with environmentally impacted real estate, brownfields, redevelopment and tax-free exchanges
- David has extensive experience with handling business transactions that involve formation, acquisitions, sales and contracts
- David works with clients to acquire, sell and lease real estate across the Midwest and Southeast
- He has represented purchasers, sellers and lenders in transactions involving environmentally impacted commercial properties
- Through these representations he has gained valuable experience handling all aspects of real estate due diligence including environmental risk assessment, land use, title insurance, survey and mortgage financing matters
- In addition, David has represented business and individuals in negotiating and resolving environmental claims with state and federal regulators and in negotiating and settling environmental insurance claims
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David Steiner's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Steiner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Steiner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
David Steiner is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David Steiner is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 venue, 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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