John D. Walda

Background

Walda, John D. was born on June 14, 1950 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of David William and Martha (Lefever) Walda.

Education

AB, Indiana University, 1972. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1975.

Career

Worked at Barrett & McNagny (Fort Wayne, Indiana) specializing in Administrative, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust, Appellate, Business and Commercial, Commercial and Business Litigation, Computer, Copyright, Corporate, Creditors" Rights and Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits, Environmental, Employee Retirement Income Security Act and Employee Retirement Income Security Act Litigation, Estate Planning and Administration, Federal and State Tax, Financial Institutions, Franchising and Licensing, General Practice, Governmental Relations, Guardianship. Health Care and Hospital, Immigration, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Media, Medical and Professional Malpractice, Mergers and Acquisitions, Mortgage Banking, Municipal Finance, Products Liability, Public Utilities, Railroad, Real Estate, Securities, School Administration, Tax Exempt Organizations, Trademark, Worker"s Compensation and Zoning and Land Use Law. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Indiana.

Chairman, Indiana State Lottery Commission, 1989-1990.

Member, 1990— and President, 1992-1993, 1994—, Indiana University Board of Trustees. Chairman, Clarian Health Board of Directors, 1996—.

Member: Allen County, Indiana State (Member, Executive Council, 1977-1980, Director, 1980-1981, Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982, Chairman Elect, 1982-1983 and Chairman, 1983-1984, Young Lawyers Section. Member, Board of Managers, 1983-1984) and American (Member, House of Delegates, 1983-1986.

Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations.

American Inns of Court (Master of the Bench). Libel Defense Resource Center (Member, Steering Committee, 1987—). Fellow: Indiana Bar Foundation.

American College of Trial Lawyers.

Founded in 1876, Barrett & McNagny is among the largest northeastern Indiana law firms and one of the oldest law partnerships in the state. The firm"s roots trace back to when James M. Barrett, a law graduate of the University of Michigan, arrived in Fort Wayne to form a practice with Charles H. Aldrich.

The two young attorneys quickly became known for their competence and professionalism. Barrett & McNagny steadily grew, attracting legal talent in many different fields.

Achievements

• John D. Walda has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, 1990— and President, 1992-1993, 1994—, Indiana University Board of Trustees. Chairman, Clarian Health Board of Directors, 1996—. Member: Allen County, Indiana State (Member, Executive Council, 1977-1980, Director, 1980-1981, Secretary-Treasurer, 1981-1982, Chairman Elect, 1982-1983 and Chairman, 1983-1984, Young Lawyers Section.

Member, Board of Managers, 1983-1984) and American (Member, House of Delegates, 1983-1986.

Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations. American Inns of Court (Master of the Bench).

Libel Defense Resource Center (Member, Steering Committee, 1987—). Fellow: Indiana Bar Foundation.

American College of Trial Lawyers.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, backpacking, golf.

Connections

Married Martha Clark Fallgatter, September 21, 2002. Children: Laura, Kirk.

Father:

David William Walda

Mother:

Martha (Lefever) Walda

Spouse:

Martha Clark Fallgatter

child:

Laura Walda

child:

Kirk Walda