Atty. Michael C. Moellering
Michael Moellering is a partner with Burt Blee. From 2005 through 2018, he served as the Managing Partner for the Firm.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Fort Wayne, IN · 34+ Years Experience
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About Michael C. Moellering at a Glance
Michael C. Moellering is a Partner based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1992) and United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (1992). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Taylor University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael C. Moellering
- Michael Moellering is a partner with Burt Blee
- From 2005 through 2018, he served as the Managing Partner for the Firm
- His primary practice areas include business and corporate law, nonprofit/exempt organizations law, employment law, real estate and land use planning
- Michael has given presentations to various professional organizations and private client groups on the topics of corporate and employment law matters
- In addition to practicing law, from 1999 to 2004 he served as an Adjunct Professor teaching Business Law at Taylor University in Fort Wayne
- Michael has been active in the community for many years
- Presently, he serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Foellinger Foundation
- He has also served as the Vice Chairperson and Secretary for the organization and has chaired several committees, including the CEO Search and Transition Committees
- He also volunteers time with Lutheran Social Services, a nonprofit organization that provides those marginalized by society with a second chance through job training
- Michael has also served as a member of the YMCA Metropolitan Board of Directors, a member of the School Board for St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran School, and a member of the Community Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for the Hoosier College Preparatory Program of Taylor University
- Michael enjoyed coaching grade school and high school football from 2004 through 2010 After graduating from Taylor University in 1987, he participated in the management his family’s business, Moellering Construction Co., Inc., a regional heavy highway construction corporation
- He received his Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1992
- While attending law school, Michael served as the first Chief Justice of the Moot Court Society, was a member of the National Moot Court Team, and a Regional Champion and National Finalist in the National Negotiation Competition
- Additionally, he was the recipient of the Corpus Juris Secundum Award from the School of Law in 1992
Practice Areas Explained
Michael C. Moellering's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael C. Moellering handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Wayne.
Employment Law in Fort Wayne
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Wayne
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Fort Wayne
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 Michael C. Moellering
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 Michael C. Moellering's practice in the field of employment, business, and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael C. Moellering brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Indiana and United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana, Michael C. Moellering can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and real estate, Michael C. Moellering 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 Michael C. Moellering attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Michael C. Moellering Handles in Fort Wayne
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