Atty. James Allen Knauer

Atty. James Allen Knauer

James Allen Knauer is a lawyer practicing business litigation, receiverships, creditor's rights law and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Indiana University at Bloomington in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About James Allen Knauer at a glance

James Allen Knauer is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, class action, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana Illinois (1970), Indiana (1971), U.S. Supreme Court (1979), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2006). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1971) and Indiana University at Bloomington (B.S., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of • Indianapolis Bar Assoc and 1972-2012 (Chairman, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section, 1983) • Seventh Circuit Bar Association, 1985-2012 (Chairman, Bankruptcy Section, 1989-91) • Indiana State and American Bar Assoc. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Allen Knauer is a lawyer practicing business litigation, receiverships, creditor's rights law and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Indiana University at Bloomington in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices at Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Allen Knauer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Allen Knauer 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.

James Allen Knauer 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.

James Allen Knauer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James Allen Knauer is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Indiana →

Class Action

James Allen Knauer is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Indiana →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

James Allen Knauer is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Allen Knauer

Where is James Allen Knauer's law office located?
James Allen Knauer's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Kroger, Gardis & Regas, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Allen Knauer handle?
James Allen Knauer focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, class action, chapter 11. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Allen Knauer practiced law?
James Allen Knauer has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James Allen Knauer go to law school?
James Allen Knauer earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1968).
How can I contact James Allen Knauer for a consultation?
You can contact James Allen Knauer 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 James Allen Knauer received?
James Allen Knauer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1971
B.S.
Indiana University at Bloomington
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana Illinois
Admitted: 1970
Indiana
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 2008

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