Atty. Mark H. Bains

Atty. Mark H. Bains

Mark Bains represents clients in a variety of real estate matters including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and zoning and land use matters. In addition, Mark focuses his practice on various types of real estate litigation, including disputes related to purchase agreements, lease agreements, and eminent domain actions.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 17 J. Erfahrung 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark H. Bains at a glance

Mark H. Bains is a real estate and estate litigation attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2009). Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Wabash College (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Mark Bains represents clients in a variety of real estate matters including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and zoning and land use matters
  • In addition, Mark focuses his practice on various types of real estate litigation, including disputes related to purchase agreements, lease agreements, and eminent domain actions
  • Mark also handles construction law matters, where he represents residential and commercial contractors in the process of negotiating and drafting construction contracts, mechanic’s lien preparations and foreclosures, contract disputes, defective workmanship claims, and collection actions
  • Mark obtained a bachelor degree, cum laude, from Wabash College, where he was awarded a Presidential Scholarship and the Irwin-Garrard Award
  • He obtained his J.D., cum laude, from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Bloomington
  • Mark is a member of the board of directors for Emmanuel St. Michael Lutheran School and previously served on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne and Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (“YLNI”)
  • Mark and his wife, Erin, live in Fort Wayne with their son, Jack, and daughter, Emma
  • In his free time, He enjoys traveling, coaching youth sports, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends
  • Mark is admitted to practice before the Indiana state courts and the U.S
  • District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts

Practice Areas Explained

Mark H. Bains's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark H. Bains handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 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 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 Mark H. Bains

Where is Mark H. Bains's law office located?
Mark H. Bains's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Barrett McNagny LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark H. Bains handle?
Mark H. Bains focuses on real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Mark H. Bains practiced law?
Mark H. Bains has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Mark H. Bains go to law school?
Mark H. Bains earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
How can I contact Mark H. Bains for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark H. Bains received?
Mark H. Bains's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- 2010
Wabash College
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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2009

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