Atty. Monte Jay Lightner

Atty. Monte Jay Lightner

Monte Jay Lightner is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation. Monte received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Roanoke Roanoke 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (260) 321-9351

Profile Summary

About Monte Jay Lightner at a glance

Monte Jay Lightner is a business and tax attorney based in Roanoke, Indiana. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1984). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1984) and Ball State University (B.S., 1980). Serves clients in Roanoke, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Monte Jay Lightner is a lawyer practicing business law, taxation
  • Monte received a B.S. degree from Ball State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Monte practices in Roanoke, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Monte Jay Lightner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monte Jay Lightner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Monte Jay Lightner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 Roanoke 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Monte Jay Lightner

Where is Monte Jay Lightner's law office located?
Monte Jay Lightner's law practice is located in Roanoke, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Monte Jay Lightner handle?
Monte Jay Lightner focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Monte Jay Lightner practiced law?
Monte Jay Lightner has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Monte Jay Lightner go to law school?
Monte Jay Lightner earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Monte Jay Lightner for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1984
B.S.
Ball State University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1984

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