Atty. John Craig McColley

Atty. John Craig McColley

John Craig McColley is a lawyer practicing business formation, business transactions, litigation and 8 other areas of law. John received a M.P.A. degree from Ball State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

New Palestine New Palestine 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Craig McColley at a glance

John Craig McColley is a Member based in New Palestine, Indiana, practicing at John C. McColley Attorney at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1983), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1983). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1983) and Ball State University (M.P.A. Indiana, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations. Serands clients in New Palestine, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Craig McColley is a lawyer practicing business formation, business transactions, litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a M.P.A. degree from Ball State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at John C. McColley Attorney at Law in New Palestine, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Craig McColley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Craig McColley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

John Craig McColley is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Indiana →

Wills

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Trusts

John Craig McColley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

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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 Craig McColley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 New Palestine 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 Craig McColley

Where is John Craig McColley's law office located?
John Craig McColley's law practice is located in New Palestine, Indiana. The firm is John C. McColley Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Craig McColley handle?
John Craig McColley focuses on formation, wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Craig McColley practiced law?
John Craig McColley has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Craig McColley go to law school?
John Craig McColley earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (M.P.A. Indiana, 1978).
How can I contact John Craig McColley for a consultation?
You can contact John Craig McColley 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 Craig McColley received?
John Craig McColley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1983
M.P.A. Indiana
Ball State University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1983

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