practice
family law – divorce, child custody and support, child relocation, paternity and adoptions.
experience
During his nearly three decades as a family law attorney, John has built a solid reputation for smart representation and an unwavering focus on achieving objectives and positive outcomes.
John not only represents his clients well, but has tirelessly worked to improve the overall practice of family law in Allen County. In recognition of these and other efforts, the Family and Juvenile Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association honored John with its 2008 Gail Phelps award.
The award recognizes a highly competent attorney who has worked to elevate the standards of professionalism in the area of family law by demonstrating exceptional service to the profession, raising the level of professionalism and civility in domestic relations matters, and exhibiting high moral character and ethical standards. John is the first attorney in Northern Indiana to receive this honor.
He is also a Certified Family Law Mediator and has been instrumental in establishing Collaborative and Cooperative Divorce in Allen County. This is a forward-thinking approach to conflict resolution that focuses on peaceful, fair solutions, minimizes emotional casualties and preserves dignity.
He serves on the executive committee of the Allen County Bar Association’s Family Law Section and formerly chaired the committee. He is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. He is also a member of the Indiana State and American Bar Associations and the Indiana Association of Mediators.
community involvement
John’s civic contributions span a wide range from arts and education to judicial issues and court advocacy. A few of his positions include:
- Allen County Bar Foundation, board member
- Fort Wayne Municipal Corp., president
- Citizen Advisory Board, Allen County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, past chairman
- Fort Wayne Museum of Art, past president
- Allen Circuit and Superior Courts Mediation Day programs, past chairperson
- Allen County Judicial Nominating Committee
- State of Indiana Child Custody and Support Advisory Committee
education
Bachelor’s degree, Indiana University School of Business
J.D., University of Toledo
court admissions
Admitted to Indiana State Bar – 1978
U.S. District Courts for Indiana (Northern & Southern)
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