Atty. Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski

Atty. Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski

Tom Ludwiski counsels clients in finance and tax-related issues involved in real estate and economic development transactions. He represents developers in the allocation and monetization of state and local tax credits and investors in the acquisition of credits.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski at a glance

Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski is a business, tax, and m&a attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2013). Educated at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom Ludwiski counsels clients in finance and tax-related issues involved in real estate and economic development transactions
  • He represents developers in the allocation and monetization of state and local tax credits and investors in the acquisition of credits
  • He also advises clients investing in projects located in Qualified Opportunity Zones and forming Qualified Opportunity Funds in order to finance those projects
  • He serves as bond counsel, borrower’s counsel and issuer’s counsel in taxable and tax-exempt bond and note issues, including the issuance of economic development revenue bonds to finance the construction of manufacturing facilities
  • Prior to joining Barrett McNagny, Tom spent three years at a public accounting firm as a Senior Tax Associate
  • He has experience working with companies of all sizes handling tax planning, business tax returns, and representation before taxing authorities
  • Tom was selected for inclusion in The 2021 Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch publication in the areas of corporate and tax law
  • He is a member of the Allen County Bar Association, Financial Executives International, and is active with his local parish, St. Jude Catholic Church
  • He serves on the board of directors of the North Anthony Corridor Group
  • He earned his B.S., Accounting, with high distinction, in 2010 from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, where he was a Founder’s Scholar
  • He received his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2013
  • He is a Certified Public Accountant and is admitted to practice before the Indiana state courts

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski 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.

Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski is one of 501,317 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.

Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 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 Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski

Where is Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski's law office located?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski'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 Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski handle?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski focuses on business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski practiced law?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski go to law school?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S.).
How can I contact Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski received?
Thomas E. "Tom" Ludwiski's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
- 2013
B.S.
Indiana University Bloomington
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2013

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