Atty. J. Christopher Janak
Chris Janak is a partner in and chair of the Utilities Group and Governmental Services Group. Since joining Bose McKinney & Evans LLP in 1994, Chris has served as special and local counsel for many for-profit and nonprofit utilities, counties, regional districts, conservancy districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities throughout the State of Indiana.
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J. Christopher Janak is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1995). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1994) and Wabash College (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Chris Janak is a partner in and chair of the Utilities Group and Governmental Services Group
- Since joining Bose McKinney & Evans LLP in 1994, Chris has served as special and local counsel for many for-profit and nonprofit utilities, counties, regional districts, conservancy districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities throughout the State of Indiana
- Chris regularly represents utilities, private parties and governmental entities in proceedings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Local Government Finance, Indiana Department of Transportation, Natural Resources Commission, and in state and federal courts
- Chris has extensive experience representing and advising clients regarding rates and charges, bond issuances, acquisitions, the creation of private and governmental entities and conservancy districts, annexation, wastewater regulations, litigation, contractual matters and development related issues
- In recent years, Chris has actively represented clients in a number of precedent setting cases involving local and governmental powers, contractual matters, utility rates, territorial disputes, utility procedures, the powers and duties of various utilities, the jurisdiction of different public service providers, and the rights and powers of municipalities, including annexation
- Chris is included in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of water
- He is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
- Chris has on numerous occasions made presentations and provided counsel to the Indiana Regional Sewer District Association, Alliance of Rural Water Association, Indiana Rural Water Association and Accelerate Indiana Municipalities
- Currently, he is general counsel to the American Water Works Association
- Honors / Awards The Best Lawyers in America 2009-2021
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J. Christopher Janak's Areas of Practice
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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J. Christopher Janak is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Indiana →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
J. Christopher Janak is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Indiana →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
J. Christopher Janak is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 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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