Krieg DeVault LLP

Matthew W. Schramm

Senior Associate
Office: South Bend / Mishawaka
mschramm@kdlegal.com
p: 574-485-2015
f: 574-277-1201

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Matthew Schramm is an Senior Associate with the firm's Real Estate and Environmental Practice. He has experience in commercial leasing and real estate transactions. Prior to joining Krieg DeVault, he served as legal counsel to a regional commercial real estate and property management company in South Bend, Indiana. 

In addition to his work at the firm, Mr. Schramm is a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He has served in a variety of roles including a deployment to Ramadi, Iraq from 2008 to 2009. He is currently serving as the S-2 Officer for the 3rd Civil Affairs Group. Mr. Schramm has previously served on the board for Maple City Kiwanis, is a current member of the Woodies Scholarship Trust Committee, and is the Secretary for the South Bend Country Club Board of Directors. 

Experience
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Representative Experience

  • Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating Contracts
  • Managing Lawsuit Litigation 
  • Negotiating Retail and Office Leases
  • Research Regulations, Statutes and Case Law 
  • Argued Cases Before Federal and State Court Judges

Awards & Recognitions

  • Michiana Forty Under 40, 2019

Professional Associations & Civic Involvement

  • Secretary, South Bend Country Club Board of Directors 
  • Member, Woodies Supermarket Scholarship Committee 
  • Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy Graduate (2017)
  • Former Member, Maple City Kiwanis Board of Directors 
  • Former Member, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy Steering Council
  • Former Member, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Executive Committee
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Education

  • J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2013
  • B.S. in Finance, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana, 2004

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Indiana, 2013
Practices & Industries
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Practices

  • Real Estate Services
  • Commercial and Real Estate Lending

Industries

  • Real Estate
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Real Estate

Who Will Control the Future of Alternative Energy Projects in the State of Indiana?

February 19, 2025

Firm News and Events

Partner Tammy K. Haney Joins the Board of Directors of OneZone Chamber of Commerce

July 10, 2024

Firm News and Events

Senior Associate Alex Bowman Selected as a Michiana Forty under 40 Award Recipient

April 16, 2024

Estate Planning & Personal Services

Putting the PURPOSE in a Trust: Using a Purpose Trust in a Business Succession Plan

February 27, 2024

Business

Impact of AI in the M & A Sector: Key Advantages, Challenges, and Considerations

February 23, 2024

Real Estate

New Indiana Wetlands Law Impact on Developers

February 19, 2024

Firm News and Events

Todd G. Relue Joins Krieg DeVault's Real Estate and Environmental Practice

February 5, 2024

Firm News and Events

Marija Nicksic Joins Krieg DeVault’s Commercial Real Estate and Lending Practice

December 20, 2023

Firm News and Events

Steven M. Sherman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Real Estate and Environmental Practice; will Focus in the Areas of Energy and Public Utilities

November 30, 2023

Secured Lender

President Biden Issues Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

November 2, 2023

Secured Lender

Secured Lender: Second Circuit Court Affirms Syndicated Loans are [STILL] Not Securities

September 6, 2023

Business

Is Your Business Ready? Preparing for and Complying with the Corporate Transparency Act

August 31, 2023

Firm News and Events

Frank A. Hoffman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Public Finance and Municipal Practice

July 31, 2023

Firm News and Events

Michael D. Zaradich Joins Krieg DeVault's Commercial & Real Estate Lending Practice

June 1, 2023

Real Estate

Commercial Leasing Series: Top 10 Commercial Leasing Issues You Should Know Before Signing Your Lease!

March 30, 2023

Real Estate

Three Minute Update - Positioning for the Future: Non-Profits and Real Estate

January 10, 2023

Firm News and Events

John B. Baxter Named Chair of Krieg DeVault’s Commercial and Real Estate Lending Practice 

January 1, 2023

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Announces 2023 Partner Promotions of Sarah E. Jones, Micah J. Nichols, and Ann Marie Woolwine

January 1, 2023

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Expands Real Estate and Environmental Practice

September 27, 2022

Firm News and Events

13 Krieg DeVault Attorneys Recognized by 2023 Best Lawyers®; 7 Named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America® Listing; 1 Receives “Lawyer of the Year” Designation; 6 Receive “Ones to Watch” Designation

August 18, 2022

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Partners John B. Baxter and Robert A. Greising Named to Chambers USA 2022 List; Firm Named to Chambers USA 2022 List for Real Estate 

June 22, 2022

Firm News and Events

Krieg DeVault Adds Two New Associates; Alexandra E. Wilson and Joel E. Haas

October 1, 2021

Thought Leadership

Alex Bowman Joins Krieg DeVault’s Real Estate and Environmental Practice

August 2, 2021

Secured Lender

Commercial Real Estate and Tenant Estoppel Certificates: Enforcement by Illinois Courts

July 16, 2021

Firm News and Events

Matthew D. Malcolm Joins Krieg DeVault’s Growing Real Estate Practice Group

July 8, 2021

Real Estate

Planning Considerations for IRC Section 1031 Exchanges

March 24, 2021

Real Estate

Ten Important Tools to Manage Environmental Risks in Real Estate Transactions [INFOGRAPHIC]

March 16, 2021

Real Estate

Triple Net - A Series on Commercial Leasing by Krieg DeVault: Breaking Down the Three Main Types of Leases

February 25, 2021

Real Estate

Changes to the Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys Effective February 23, 2021

February 10, 2021

Real Estate

Triple Net - A Series on Commercial Leasing by Krieg DeVault: Tenant Considerations for Letters of Intent

February 8, 2021

Real Estate

Changes to the Indiana Sales Disclosure Form Effective January 1, 2021

December 28, 2020

Real Estate

Section 1031 Exchanges: Final Regulations Issued for Definition of Real Property

December 17, 2020

Real Estate

New Change to the Indiana Code Requires Additional Signature by Witness on All Recorded Documents

June 24, 2020

Real Estate

Force Majeure Considerations for Commercial Leases in Indiana

May 14, 2020

Real Estate

CARES Act Provides 100% Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Improvement Property

April 14, 2020

Real Estate

IRS Extends 1031 Exchange Deadlines in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

April 12, 2020

Real Estate

COVID-19 Issues for Commercial Landlords

April 6, 2020

Real Estate

The CARES Act: Issues for Real Estate

March 26, 2020

Health Care

Medicaid Presumptive Eligibility Moves to Fee-For-Service

December 17, 2018

Health Care

Expanded Medicaid Treatment Options for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness

December 17, 2018

Health Care

CMS Rule Reducing Medicare Payments for Certain Clinic Visits by Off-Campus PBDs

December 12, 2018

Health Care

US Department of Justice Announces Changes to Corporate Investigation Protocol

December 12, 2018

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  • Overview
  • Experience
  • Credentials
  • Practices & Industries

Matthew Schramm is an Senior Associate with the firm's Real Estate and Environmental Practice. He has experience in commercial leasing and real estate transactions. Prior to joining Krieg DeVault, he served as legal counsel to a regional commercial real estate and property management company in South Bend, Indiana. 

In addition to his work at the firm, Mr. Schramm is a Major in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He has served in a variety of roles including a deployment to Ramadi, Iraq from 2008 to 2009. He is currently serving as the S-2 Officer for the 3rd Civil Affairs Group. Mr. Schramm has previously served on the board for Maple City Kiwanis, is a current member of the Woodies Scholarship Trust Committee, and is the Secretary for the South Bend Country Club Board of Directors. 

Representative Experience

  • Drafting, Reviewing and Negotiating Contracts
  • Managing Lawsuit Litigation 
  • Negotiating Retail and Office Leases
  • Research Regulations, Statutes and Case Law 
  • Argued Cases Before Federal and State Court Judges

Awards & Recognitions

  • Michiana Forty Under 40, 2019

Professional Associations & Civic Involvement

  • Secretary, South Bend Country Club Board of Directors 
  • Member, Woodies Supermarket Scholarship Committee 
  • Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy Graduate (2017)
  • Former Member, Maple City Kiwanis Board of Directors 
  • Former Member, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy Steering Council
  • Former Member, Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Executive Committee

Education

  • J.D., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2013
  • B.S. in Finance, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana, 2004

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Indiana, 2013

Practices

  • Real Estate Services
  • Commercial and Real Estate Lending

Industries

  • Real Estate

Beyond the Office

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