Atty. John C. Barce
Attorney John Barce focuses his practice on business transactions, federal and state taxation, charitable planning, estate and business succession planning, intellectual property and biotechnology licensing. John is a member of the Indiana State and the Allen County Bar Associations.
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) & More Attorney · Serving Fort Wayne, IN · 37+ Years Experience
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About John C. Barce at a Glance
John C. Barce is a family law and business attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1989). Educated at Indiana University Bloomington (J.D., 1989) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serves clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John C. Barce
- Attorney John Barce focuses his practice on business transactions, federal and state taxation, charitable planning, estate and business succession planning, intellectual property and biotechnology licensing
- John is a member of the Indiana State and the Allen County Bar Associations
- He is a co-founder and director of the NeighborLink Fort Wayne Foundation, a volunteer attorney with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, an elder at Northeast Christian Church, and a member of the Board of Directors for the BCS Foundation
- John has presented on a wide variety of topics, including business and succession planning and tax planning to local and statewide audiences over the years
- Recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV® Preeminent™* rated attorney based on their peer review ratings
- He earned his B.S., with high distinction, from Indiana University School of Business in 1986 and obtained his J.D., cum laude, at Indiana University School of Law in 1989
- John is admitted to practice before the Indiana state courts, the U.S
- Tax Court, and U.S
- District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. * AV® Preeminent ™ is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies
- The AV rating is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence
Practice Areas Explained
John C. Barce's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Barce handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Wayne.
Family Law in Fort Wayne
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Wayne
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Wayne
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 venue, 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.
Fort Wayne Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Wayne-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Wayne Choose John C. Barce
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John C. Barce's practice in the field of family law and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John C. Barce brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and business, John C. Barce can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne-based practice means John C. Barce attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John C. Barce Handles in Fort Wayne
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