John B. Bishop

John B. Bishop

Partner
For John, being an effective counselor goes beyond delivering solutions—it’s about building trust. With integrity, kindness, and a genuine commitment to understanding his client’s concerns, John approaches every interaction as a compassionate advocate.
John B. Bishop
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” - Oscar Wilde

With a focus on estate and wealth transfer planning, John B. Bishop has built a comprehensive practice encompassing estate and trust planning, administration, probate and estate and trust litigation. A graduate of Indiana University, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and his Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2013.

Before joining Lewis Wagner as a partner, John honed his expertise as partner at Cohen Garelick & Glazier, where he specialized in comprehensive estate planning and administering complex trusts and estates. With over a decade of experience, John is a seasoned attorney dedicated to providing clients with tailored guidance through complex legal matters.

With a focus on estate and wealth transfer planning, John B. Bishop has built a comprehensive practice encompassing estate and trust planning, administration, probate and estate and trust litigation. A graduate of Indiana University, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and his Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2013.

Before joining Lewis Wagner as a partner, John honed his expertise as partner at Cohen Garelick & Glazier, where he specialized in comprehensive estate planning and administering complex trusts and estates. With over a decade of experience, John is a seasoned attorney dedicated to providing clients with tailored guidance through complex legal matters.

  • Indiana University, B.S., 2010
    • Psychology
  • Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2013
  • S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2013
  • S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2013
  • S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2013
  • S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 2016
  • S. Supreme Court, 2017
  • Indiana Super Lawyers, 2018-2025
    • Super Lawyers – Estate Planning and Probate, Intellectual Property, 2023-2025
    • Rising Star – Estate Planning and Probate, Intellectual Property, 2018-2022
  • Midwest Best Lawyers, 2021-2025
    • Ones to Watch – Trusts and Estates, Business Organizations and Intellectual Property Law, 2021-2025
  • Indiana Continuing Legal Education Foundation – Board Member
  • Indianapolis Bar Association
  • Indiana State Bar Association
  • Indiana University Alumni Association
  • “Trusts and Estates,” IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Guest Lecturer.-September 14, 2022
  • “Estate Planning Strategies, Tools, Techniques, and More,” ICLEF, Chair.-March 9, 2023
  • “Elevating Your Estate Planning Practice,” ICLEF, Co-Chair and Faculty.-February 29, 2024
  • “Best Practices for Fiduciary Accountings and Procedures in Probate Practice,” ICLEF, Faculty.-April 30, 2024
  • “Survivor’s Guide to Probate & Trust Administration,” ICLEF, Faculty. -November 8, 2024
  • “Estate Planning & Administration Section Annual Law Update,” IndyBar, Faculty.-July 24, 2024
  • “Essential Components of Lifetime and Estate Planning,” National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Lecturer.-July 18, 2024