Atty. John William Van Laere
John William Van Laere is a lawyer practicing business and consumer matters, bankruptcy & creditors' rights, indiana and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.
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John William Van Laere is a Partner based in South Bend, Indiana, practicing at Jones Obenchain, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, contracts, business, bankruptcy, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1982), Illinois (1982), and Michigan (1985). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1982) and Purdue University (B.S., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John William Van Laere is a lawyer practicing business and consumer matters, bankruptcy & creditors' rights, indiana and 5 other areas of law
- John received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
- John practices at Jones Obenchain, LLP in South Bend, IN
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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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