Atty. Thomas Shea Locke

Atty. Thomas Shea Locke

Thomas Shea Locke is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice in all state courts, probate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Shea Locke at a glance

Thomas Shea Locke is a Member based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Locke & Witte. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and adoption. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1971) and U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (1971). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1971) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Allen County (Former Board Member Chairman: Real Property Section, 1983-1984 Probate, Tax and Trust Section, 1990-1992), Indiana State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Shea Locke is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice in all state courts, probate, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Thomas practices at Locke & Witte in Fort Wayne, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Shea Locke's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Shea Locke handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Thomas Shea Locke is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Thomas Shea Locke is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas Shea Locke is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas Shea Locke is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Adoption

Thomas Shea Locke is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption 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 Shea Locke

Where is Thomas Shea Locke's law office located?
Thomas Shea Locke's law practice is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The firm is Locke & Witte. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Shea Locke handle?
Thomas Shea Locke focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas Shea Locke practiced law?
Thomas Shea Locke has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Thomas Shea Locke go to law school?
Thomas Shea Locke earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Thomas Shea Locke for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Shea Locke directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas Shea Locke received?
Thomas Shea Locke's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University
- 1971
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Admitted: 1971

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