Atty. James Koday

Atty. James Koday

About James Koday View website Awards AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards Client Champion Awards Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients.

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Profile Summary

About James Koday at a glance

James Koday is a Retired Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and adr. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1976), U.S. Tax Court (1984), and Florida (1986). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1976) and Indiana University (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

James Koday got this award in 2021

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

James Koday's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James Koday is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Koday is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Koday is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Koday is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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.

Looking for additional Indiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Fort Wayne or all attorneys in Indiana.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Koday

Where is James Koday's law office located?
James Koday's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Barrett McNagny LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Koday handle?
James Koday focuses on probate, estate planning, business, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Koday practiced law?
James Koday has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James Koday go to law school?
James Koday earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1973).
How can I contact James Koday for a consultation?
You can contact James Koday 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 Koday received?
James Koday's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1976
A.B.
Indiana University
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984
Florida
Admitted: 1986

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