Matt Olsen Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

Matt Olsen litigates and solves complex construction and real estate issues for corporate and individual clients. He has broad experience counseling clients through breach of contract, fraud, construction defect, title defect, eminent domain, landlord-tenant, zoning and lien disputes. His recent accomplishments include:* Achieving dismissal of judicial review lawsuit that challenged the zoning approval of a solar farm project investment potentially worth more than $100 million.* Awarded judgment in favor of national gas station and convenience store client seeking to enforce purchase option provision in lease. * Successfully appealed an eminent domain dispute resulting in the Indiana Court of Appeals finding that the firm's client’s loss of access to a highway was a compensable taking. * Successfully defending against a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order filed to stop construction of a $400 million public-private partnership (P3) highway project.* Helping close a $4.8 billion casino asset purchase by defending against a union’s efforts to stop the transaction.* Assisting with the creation of OnConstructionLaw.com, a construction law resource powered by Bruner & O’Connor On Construction Law. * Lead planner of firm's construction law summit since 2016.*Super Lawyer, Rising Star in Construction Law

Indianapolis, In

On February 1, 2020, Faegre Baker Daniels LLP merged with Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP to become Faegre Drinker. Despite the name change, my practice remains the same. A snapshot of my experience litigating real estate, construction, and eminent domain matters is included within my experience at Faegre Drinker listed above.

Indianapolis, In

*One of primary drafters of legislation adopted by the Indiana Land Title Association, and passed by the Indiana General Assembly, which permits the strict foreclosure of junior omitted lienholders.*Researching, writing, and drafting various trial and appellate court pleadings and briefs, with an emphasis on title litigation, real estate transactions, mortgage foreclosures, and general property law issues.

Indianapolis, In

*Broad exposure to contract drafting, analysis, and negotiation at the world's 10th largest pharmaceutical company.*Examined burgeoning issues pertaining to the research, development, and sales of new and existing Lilly products.

Bloomington, In

*Developed and articulated presentations of Indiana University to thousands of students and parents at recruitment events around the country, in addition to giving regular weekly presentations at the Office of Admissions.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Indiana Law Review, Dean's Tutorial Society, Student AmbassadorsEvening student with a focus on real estate law.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major In Political Science And Psychology, With High Distinction

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Founders Scholar