Atty. Trisha J. Paul

Atty. Trisha J. Paul

Trisha Paul has extensive experience in the estate planning and administration area. She assists clients with wills and trust, the avoidance or reduction, inheritance and generation-skipping taxes, disability, life insurance, techniques for making gifts to individuals and charities and distributions from retirement accounts.

Fort Wayne Fort Wayne 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Trisha J. Paul at a glance

Trisha J. Paul is a trusts attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practicing at Barrett McNagny LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1996). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1996) and University of Saint Francis (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026) and Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Wayne) (2023). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Trisha Paul has extensive experience in the estate planning and administration area
  • She assists clients with wills and trust, the avoidance or reduction, inheritance and generation-skipping taxes, disability, life insurance, techniques for making gifts to individuals and charities and distributions from retirement accounts
  • She also represents business owners and consults on the choice of entity issues, valuation issues and business succession
  • She is a member of the Allen County Bar, Indiana State Bar and the American Bar Associations

Practice Areas Explained

Trisha J. Paul's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Trisha J. Paul handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 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 Trisha J. Paul

Where is Trisha J. Paul's law office located?
Trisha J. Paul'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 Trisha J. Paul handle?
Trisha J. Paul focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Trisha J. Paul practiced law?
Trisha J. Paul has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Trisha J. Paul go to law school?
Trisha J. Paul earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.).
How can I contact Trisha J. Paul for a consultation?
You can contact Trisha J. Paul 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 Trisha J. Paul received?
Trisha J. Paul's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Wayne).

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1996
B.S.
University of Saint Francis
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Fort Wayne)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1996

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