Atty. Michael V. Knight
Michael Knight is a civil litigator and appellate attorney. His practice has focused on land use, construction matters, real property rights, contracts and majority/minority entity disputes.
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Michael V. Knight is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in South Bend, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1999) and Valparaiso University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in South Bend, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Knight is a civil litigator and appellate attorney
- His practice has focused on land use, construction matters, real property rights, contracts and majority/minority entity disputes
- He is dedicated to getting the job done efficiently by listening carefully to his clients, then finding the opportunity to help them resolve the dispute throughout the litigation process
- Business and individual clients appreciate Michael for his clear thinking and direct communication style
- Michael keeps track of the process with an eye toward his client's desired resolution
- Michael's goal is to learn his client's expectations and exceed throughout the litigation process and trial
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael V. Knight is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →
Michael V. Knight is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Indiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael V. Knight is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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