Atty. Gary L. Chapman
Gary Chapman intertwines his experience in real estate, agribusiness, succession planning and in-depth estate planning to assist privately held business and agribusiness owners to grow and protect their assets through a long-term relationship and a long-term plan. Gary serves as chair of the firm’s Agribusiness Group and helps clients evaluate opportunities and hurdles with a blend of legal, business and on-the-farm training.
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Gary L. Chapman is a Member based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1989). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1989) and Purdue University (B.S. Ag., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of past director and chairman, 1997) Indiana Soybean Alliance Farmhouse Fraternity, Purdue University (1980) Indiana Agricultural Leadership Program (1986-1988, Appointments / Memberships Member: Indiana Agricultural Leadership Institute. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Chapman intertwines his experience in real estate, agribusiness, succession planning and in-depth estate planning to assist privately held business and agribusiness owners to grow and protect their assets through a long-term relationship and a long-term plan
- Gary serves as chair of the firm’s Agribusiness Group and helps clients evaluate opportunities and hurdles with a blend of legal, business and on-the-farm training
- As a former owner and manager of his family’s Holstein dairy operation, he understands the pressures and unique aspects of running farms and ag operations
- Whether advising on choice of entity, contracts, acquisitions, estate and business succession planning, taxes, leases or property transfers, Gary takes the time to understand the overall personal and business goals, strengths, business culture and current challenges of clients
- Gary is also a member of the Bose McKinney & Evans Real Estate Group and advises clients on sophisticated local and national real estate matters, from initial concept through closed deals
- His real estate practice includes representing an agricultural REIT, which acquires agricultural real estate nationally
- representing landowners who lease real estate to windmill companies
- commercial real estate joint venture structure, development and acquisition
- and significant experience with real estate 1031 tax deferred exchanges
- Gary has been a practicing attorney since 1989 and a partner in the firm since 1996
- He is a graduate of the Indiana Agriculture Leadership Program and is past chairman of the Indiana Agriculture Leadership Institute
- Honors / Awards AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Wall Street Tax and Business Award (Indiana University, 1989) Indiana University Jump Scholar (1987-1989) Phi Beta Kappa Purdue School of Agriculture’s Outstanding Senior Man Appearances / Publications Gary speaks on succession planning for privately owned businesses, choice of entity for business structure, and other estate and corporate matters
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Gary L. Chapman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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