Atty. James Robert Ahler

Atty. James Robert Ahler

Hon. James Robert Ahler is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, bankruptcy & creditors rights, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Hammond Hammond 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (219) 385-0026 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Robert Ahler at a glance

James Robert Ahler is a Supr. Ct. J. based in Hammond, Indiana. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and construction. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh (1997), Illinois (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2000). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Indiana University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Hammond, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon. James Robert Ahler is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, bankruptcy & creditors rights, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • James Robert received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James Robert practices in Hammond, IN

Practice Areas Explained

James Robert Ahler's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Robert Ahler 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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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

Construction Law

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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 Hammond 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 Robert Ahler

Where is James Robert Ahler's law office located?
James Robert Ahler's law practice is located in Hammond, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Robert Ahler handle?
James Robert Ahler focuses on trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has James Robert Ahler practiced law?
James Robert Ahler has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Robert Ahler go to law school?
James Robert Ahler earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact James Robert Ahler for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh
Admitted: 1997
Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 2001

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