Atty. James P. McCanna

Atty. James P. McCanna

James P. McCanna is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, real estate and 7 other areas of law.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James P. McCanna at a glance

James P. McCanna is an Of Counsel based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1974), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1975). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1974) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DeKalb County (President, 1982-1984) and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James P. McCanna is a lawyer practicing wills, trusts and estates, real estate and 7 other areas of law
  • James P. received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James P. practices in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James P. McCanna's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

James P. McCanna is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Indiana →

Trusts

James P. McCanna is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James P. McCanna is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James P. McCanna

Where is James P. McCanna's law office located?
James P. McCanna's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James P. McCanna handle?
James P. McCanna focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James P. McCanna practiced law?
James P. McCanna has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James P. McCanna go to law school?
James P. McCanna earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1969).
How can I contact James P. McCanna for a consultation?
You can contact James P. McCanna 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 P. McCanna received?
James P. McCanna's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1974
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1975

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