Atty. James E. McCabe
James E. McCabe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, corporate law and 1 other area of law.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Lafayette, IN · 58+ Years Experience
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About James E. McCabe at a Glance
James E. McCabe is an Of Counsel based in Lafayette, Indiana, practicing at Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on probate, wrongful death, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana United States District Cou (1968). Educated at University of London (L.L.M Valparaiso, 1968) and Wabash College (A.B., 1964). Active member of Indiana State, Warren County, and Tippecanoe County Bar Associations Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation. Serves clients in Lafayette, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James E. McCabe
- James E. McCabe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, corporate law and 1 other area of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Wabash College in 1964, and has been licensed for 58 years
- James practices at Reiling Teder & Schrier, LLC in Lafayette, IN
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James E. McCabe's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. McCabe handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lafayette.
Probate in Lafayette
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Wrongful Death in Lafayette
James E. McCabe is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Indiana →
Estate Planning & Probate in Lafayette
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 & Corporate Law in Lafayette
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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.
Lafayette Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lafayette-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lafayette Choose James E. McCabe
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James E. McCabe's practice in the field of probate, wrongful death, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James E. McCabe brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, wrongful death, and estate planning, James E. McCabe can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lafayette
A Lafayette-based practice means James E. McCabe attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James E. McCabe Handles in Lafayette
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