Atty. John Burt Ford
Mr. John Burt Ford is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial, labor and 10 other areas of law.
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About John Burt Ford at a glance
John Burt Ford is a Partner based in South Bend, Indiana, practicing at Jones Obenchain, LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1976) and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1976) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Burt Ford is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial, labor and 10 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- John practices at Jones Obenchain, LLP in South Bend, IN
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John Burt Ford's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Burt Ford handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
John Burt Ford is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Burt Ford is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Burt Ford is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Burt Ford is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Burt Ford is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 South Bend 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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