John B. Powell
I was born in Toledo, Ohio and I grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With the exception of a semester off campus in Washington, D.C., I have lived entirely in Indiana. Practicing law provides the variety and independence I want in a career.
I became interested in my particular areas of practice - general litigation, domestic relations, and personal injury through a Trial Techniques class I took during my last year of law school. I enjoy the challenge of the court room and helping clients in litigation matters. For me, these are among the most rewarding aspects of my career. I always keep my clients' interests at the forefront, focusing on the final result but keeping cost efficiency in mind at all times. I strive to take an objective, reasonable approach to litigation.
Outside of practicing law, I enjoy my kids, most sports, traveling, sailing, and history, particularly the Civil War (not always in that order!).
Other
Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- General Litigation
- Domestic Relations
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1982
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
Education
- Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana
- J.D. - 1982
- Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
- B.A. (Magna Cum Laude) - 1979
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Allen County Bar Association
- Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission, Former Member, 1993 - 2000
- Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission, President, 1995 - 1997
- Allen County, Felony Division, Indiana, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, 2000 - 2003
- Community Harvest Food Bank, Board Member, Executive Committee, 2004 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Hon. Alfred W. Moellering, Allen Superior Court, Law Clerk, 1982 - 1983
