Atty. J. Rickard Donovan

Atty. J. Rickard Donovan

J. Rickard Donovan is a lawyer practicing commercial banking, business law, creditors rights and 2 other areas of law.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Rickard Donovan at a glance

J. Rickard Donovan is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1993). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1993) and Butler University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allen County and Indiana State Bar Associations Building Contractors Association Home Builders Association. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Rickard Donovan is a lawyer practicing commercial banking, business law, creditors rights and 2 other areas of law
  • J. Rickard received a B.A. degree from Butler University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • J. Rickard practices in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

J. Rickard Donovan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Rickard Donovan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

J. Rickard Donovan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

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

J. Rickard Donovan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Creditor Rights & Collections

J. Rickard Donovan is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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 J. Rickard Donovan

Where is J. Rickard Donovan's law office located?
J. Rickard Donovan's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Rickard Donovan handle?
J. Rickard Donovan focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has J. Rickard Donovan practiced law?
J. Rickard Donovan has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did J. Rickard Donovan go to law school?
J. Rickard Donovan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact J. Rickard Donovan for a consultation?
You can contact J. Rickard Donovan 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 J. Rickard Donovan received?
J. Rickard Donovan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1993
B.A.
Butler University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 1993

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