REAL ESTATE · PLAINFIELD & CENTRAL INDIANA
Indiana real estate attorney for buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors.
Purchase agreements, leases, deeds, title issues, and closings for residential and commercial property, handled directly by your attorney.
OVERVIEW
Real estate deals move fast. The details still matter.
A real estate transaction is often the largest financial commitment a person or business makes. The purchase agreement, lease, deed, and title documents decide what you are getting, what you owe, who is responsible when something goes wrong, and how you get out if the deal falls apart. Mistakes in those documents are expensive to fix after closing.
Shelton Law provides steady, straightforward support for residential and commercial real estate matters across Indiana. We help buyers, sellers, landlords, developers, and investors understand their documents, avoid preventable issues, and protect their interests from contract to closing.
For buyers and sellers
Purchase agreements, counteroffers, inspection and financing contingencies, title commitments, and closing documents. Indiana does not require an attorney at closing, but having one review the contract and title work before you are committed can prevent problems that are difficult to unwind later.
For landlords and property owners
Residential and commercial leases, renewals and amendments, tenant notices, security deposit issues, and evictions. We build leases that reflect how you actually manage your property and hold up if a tenant relationship goes sideways.
For investors and developers
Acquisitions, joint ventures, operating agreements for property-holding companies, title and survey objection letters, easements, and financing documents. Matt’s background with a real estate investment firm and a developer keeps the focus on the terms that matter to the deal.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
How we help with real estate
Every engagement is scoped to what you actually need, from a one-time review of a purchase agreement to ongoing counsel on a group of properties.
Purchase & Sale Representation
We draft and review purchase agreements, negotiate terms and contingencies, coordinate with the title company and lender, and review closing documents so there are no surprises at the closing table.
Lease Drafting & Review
Custom residential leases for landlords, and review and negotiation of retail, office, and other commercial leases, with close attention to rent, repairs, CAM charges, assignment, renewal, and default terms.
Deeds & Title
Preparation of warranty, quitclaim, and other deeds, review of title commitments and surveys, and title and survey objection letters that address problems before you close.
Landlord-Tenant & Evictions
Tenant notices, lease enforcement, security deposit disputes, and representation of landlords in eviction proceedings.
Joint Ventures & Transactional Counsel
Operating agreements and joint venture agreements for property-holding LLCs, plus transactional counsel on acquisitions, financing, and compliance.
Have a closing coming up?
Tell us your timeline. We will explain the scope and quote a fee before any work begins.
DOCUMENTS WE HANDLE
Real estate documents we draft, review, and negotiate
Below is a sample of the documents clients bring to us most often. If yours is not listed, ask. General contract work is covered on our Contracts page, and entity formation on our Small Business page.
Buying & Selling
Residential purchase agreements
Commercial purchase agreements
Counteroffers and addenda
Assignments of purchase agreements
Seller disclosure review
Closing document review
Leasing
Residential leases for landlords
Retail, office, and industrial leases
Lease amendments and renewals
Assignments and subleases
SNDAs and estoppel certificates
Tenant notices
Title, Ownership & Finance
Warranty and quitclaim deeds
Title and survey objection letters
Easements
Promissory notes and mortgages
Joint venture and operating agreements
Land contracts
OUR APPROACH
What working with us looks like
We focus on clear explanations, timely action, and preventing the common problems that can derail a transaction, so your deal keeps moving and you stay protected.
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Fast turnaround
Closing coming up or a financing deadline approaching? Tell us when you need it, and we will expedite the work at the same rate.
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Direct access to your attorney
No call centers or hand-offs. You work directly with Matt from the first review through closing, and you can reach him when questions come up.
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Clear, predictable pricing
Well-defined real estate work is often quoted as a flat fee up front, so you know the scope and the cost before any work begins.
HOW IT WORKS
Straightforward process. Zero guessing.
From the moment you reach out, you will know what to expect, what comes next, and who is handling your matter. No confusion and no chasing updates.
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Tell us what you need
Book a courtesy consultation online or call (317) 804-1495 and give us a short description of your matter. If you have a purchase agreement, lease, or title commitment, have it ready to share.
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Get a clear scope and fee
We talk through your goals, the other party, and your timeline, answer your questions, and explain your options. Before any work begins, you will know what we will do and what it will cost.
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We get to work
Once you sign a straightforward retainer agreement, we begin right away and keep you updated until your matter is closed.
OUR EXPERIENCE
Real estate counsel grounded in industry experience
Matthew Shelton, Founding Attorney
While in law school, Matt worked for two family office investment firms supporting real estate, securities, and trust matters. After law school and before founding Shelton Law P.C., he worked for a real estate developer drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and structuring development deals.
That background gives Matt a practical view of which terms matter most once a deal is underway, and which ones become problems later. Today he represents buyers, sellers, landlords, and investors across Indiana.
What clients say
“Matt made the entire process feel easy and broke things down so we always knew what to expect.”
— M.Q.
“He answered all my questions and was able to do everything in a very reasonable timeframe.”
— N.B.
“Can’t recommend Mr. Shelton enough, he gave me the most detailed, thoughtful, and nuanced answer.”
— K.B.
Testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee a similar outcome in any matter. No attorney client relationship is created until a retainer agreement is signed.
GET STARTED
Contact us for a courtesy consultation
Tell us about your property and what you need. We will reach back out within 24 hours to schedule your consultation. Questions? Call (317) 804-1495.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Real Estate FAQs
What type of real estate clients do you work with?
We work with individuals and companies, from a first-time homebuyer to a landlord with several rental properties to a development company structuring a joint venture.
Do I need an attorney in my real estate transaction?
In Indiana, an attorney is not required to be present at a real estate closing. In residential transactions, an attorney is not always necessary but is often useful for reviewing the purchase agreement and title work. In commercial real estate, attorney involvement is strongly recommended.
Can you review or negotiate a commercial lease?
Yes. Clients regularly rely on us to review and negotiate retail, office, and other commercial leases. We explain the terms that matter most and work to keep unfavorable provisions out of your agreement, so you are not stuck in a lease you regret signing.
Can you help with evictions?
Yes. Matt represents landlords in the eviction of tenants. More complex real estate litigation is typically referred to a partner firm or handled with co-counsel.
Do you prepare deeds?
Yes. We prepare warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and other conveyance documents for Indiana property.
Do you draft and review real estate contracts?
Yes. We draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, assignments, easements, SNDAs, promissory notes, and other real estate documents.
What is your fee?
Matt’s hourly rate is $195.00. If you provide a thorough description of the work in advance and the scope is quantifiable, we can quote a competitive flat fee so you know what you are spending.
How quickly can you help with my transaction?
If you have a closing date or contract deadline, tell us when you reach out and we will expedite at the same rate.
In which counties do you provide legal services?
Matt serves clients in every county in Indiana, from Hendricks, Marion, and Hamilton to Allen, Lake, and Vanderburgh. Much of our real estate work can be handled by phone and email, wherever you are in the state.
Buying, selling, or leasing property in Indiana?
Book a courtesy consultation online, or call (317) 804-1495. Meetings by appointment only.