David A. Shelton

David A. Shelton is an Indiana lawyer who focuses his practice on business, corporate, credit, and real estate matters. He advises clients on business formation, acquisition, finance, land use, zoning, and real estate acquisition. His work also includes development, leasing, construction, estates, and trusts. Clients look to him for practical guidance on transactions that involve property, financing, business structure, and long-term planning.

David earned his B.S., cum laude, from Butler University. He earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. His academic record reflects strong preparation for legal analysis, drafting, and transactional problem-solving. He is admitted to practice in Indiana and before the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.

David presents seminars on business entity choice and formation, business transactions, and real estate transactions. His practice connects legal planning with the business issues clients face when buying, selling, developing, leasing, or financing property. He also handles matters involving banking, construction, commercial transactions, probate, and trust-related real property issues. That broad background helps him address both the immediate transaction and the related obligations that may follow.

David A. Shelton helps clients move through real estate and business matters with attention to structure, risk, and documentation. He works with individuals, companies, lenders, and property owners on matters that often require coordination across corporate, finance, land use, and estate planning concerns. His experience supports clients seeking steady legal guidance for real estate transactions, business planning, construction issues, and related commercial needs in Indiana.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Defur Voran
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Summa Cum Laude
• Butler University
  Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude

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