Tom Engle blends architectural skills with legal acumen to navigate complex construction, real estate, and historic preservation matters. Tom's unique background as a practicing architect for 15 years infuses his legal counsel with practical insights, allowing him to bridge the gap between design vision and legal reality for his clients.
This dual perspective proves invaluable in construction law matters and commercial real estate transactions. Tom's architectural experience allows him to anticipate potential issues before they arise, saving clients time and resources. His deep understanding of the built environment translates into more effective legal strategies and smoother project execution.
Architecture and law are both about structure - one physical, one intellectual. I build the legal framework that allows great designs to become reality."
Experience
- Represented pipeline companies in connection with real estate aspects of acquisition of pipeline easements and rights of way, including consensual acquisitions as well as all acquisitions by eminent domain.
- Represented real estate developer to negotiate a $250 MM construction contract and related design contracts for a large mixed use project to be located on the south side of Chicago.
Credentials
Education
- Ball State University, B. Arch., 1981, magna cum laude
- Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis, J.D., 1996, cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- Illinois Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
Clerkships
- HonorableLinda Chezem, Indiana Court of Appeals, 1996 - 1999
- HonorableMargret Robb, Indiana Court of Appeals, 1996 - 1996