Matthew W. Schramm
Associate
Office: South Bend / Mishawaka
mschramm@kdlegal.com
p: 574-485-2015
f: 574-277-1201
Matthew Schramm is an 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 attached to Marine Forces Pacific in their Future Operations office. 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
Industries
Golf
Swimming
Football
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
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
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September 6, 2023
Business
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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
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
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
CARES Act Provides 100% Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Improvement Property
April 14, 2020
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
Matthew Schramm is an 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 attached to Marine Forces Pacific in their Future Operations office. 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
Industries
Insights
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
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
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
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
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
CARES Act Provides 100% Bonus Depreciation for Qualified Improvement Property
April 14, 2020
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