Atty. John Burt Ford

Atty. John Burt Ford

Mr. John Burt Ford is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial, labor and 10 other areas of law.

South Bend South Bend 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (574) 395-5543 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Probate

John Burt Ford 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.

John Burt Ford is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

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 & Corporate Law

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 Law

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Burt Ford

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

Education

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

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976

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