Jeffrey (Jeff) A. Abrams

Jeffrey (Jeff) A. Abrams is a partner at Taft’s Indianapolis office and a seasoned real estate attorney with over four decades of experience in the field. He represents a diverse client base, including developers, financial institutions, landlords, tenants, contractors, and business owners in a wide range of complex real estate and finance matters across the Midwest and beyond.

Jeff earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 1981 and holds a B.A. from Miami University (1978). Licensed to practice in Indiana, he has received numerous accolades, including ongoing recognition in The Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Indiana Super Lawyers.

Jeff advises on transactions involving land acquisition, development loans, construction financing, and commercial leasing for office, retail, and industrial spaces. His practice also includes representing lenders and developers in multimillion-dollar mixed-use and healthcare-related real estate projects in Indiana, Tennessee, Colorado, and Texas.

With 40+ years of transactional experience, Jeff has led and closed high-value deals, including a $50 million mixed-use development, a $43 million financing transaction for a Tennessee project, and over $75 million in loans for senior care developers. He provides strategic, business-focused legal counsel that optimizes deal structure, reduces risk, and supports clients through complex, high-stakes transactions.

Jeffrey (Jeff) A. Abrams is a frequent speaker on real estate law topics and has authored numerous continuing legal education courses for professionals. His thought leadership and dedication to the field earned him honors such as the Zeff Weiss Award for Excellence in Real Estate and the Distinguished Barrister title from The Indiana Lawyer. His reputation as a trusted real estate advisor is backed by a legacy of leadership and consistent results.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
• Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Former Co-Chair, Indianapolis Bar Association, Capital Campaign (2018)
• Former Chair, Indianapolis Bar Association, Nominating Committee (2016)
• Former President, Indianapolis Bar Association (2014)
• Former President-Elect, Indianapolis Bar Association(2013)
• Former Vice President, Indianapolis Bar Association (2012)
• Former Treasurer, Indianapolis Bar Association (2009-2011)
• Member, Board of Directors, Indianapolis Bar Foundation
• Former President, Indianapolis Bar Foundation (2008)
• Member, Board of Directors, Indianapolis Legal Aid Society

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Miami University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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