Atty. Matthew James Schafer

Atty. Matthew James Schafer

Matthew James Schafer is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, construction & surety law and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Carmel Carmel 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Schafer at a glance

Matthew James Schafer is a Partner based in Carmel, Indiana, practicing at Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2001) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana (2001). Educated at Indiana University - Indianapolis (J.D., 2001) and Purdue University (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Indianapolis, Indiana State (Member, Construction and Surety Law) and American (Forum on the Construction Industry Section of Litigation, Construction Litigation Committee) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Carmel, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew James Schafer is a lawyer practicing business litigation, commercial litigation, construction & surety law and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Purdue University in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices at Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP in Carmel, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Schafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James Schafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

Matthew James Schafer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Indiana →

Product Liability

Matthew James Schafer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew James Schafer is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

Practicing law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Carmel are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James Schafer

Where is Matthew James Schafer's law office located?
Matthew James Schafer's law practice is located in Carmel, Indiana. The firm is Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Schafer handle?
Matthew James Schafer focuses on business, construction, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Matthew James Schafer practiced law?
Matthew James Schafer has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew James Schafer go to law school?
Matthew James Schafer earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1997).
How can I contact Matthew James Schafer for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew James Schafer directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew James Schafer received?
Matthew James Schafer's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University - Indianapolis
- 2001
B.S.
Purdue University
- 1997

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
Admitted: 2001

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