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.
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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.
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- 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
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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 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 →
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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