About
W. Matthew Wade is a Shelbyville, Kentucky, lawyer with more than 15 years of legal experience. His practice assists clients with real estate matters, bankruptcy, wills, probate, landlord-tenant issues, business formation, divorce, traffic citations, personal injury, and other legal needs. Matt serves clients throughout Central Kentucky and helps individuals, families, property owners, and small businesses address practical legal problems with clear guidance.
Matt earned his J.D. from the University of Louisville in 2009. He also received a B.A. from Georgetown College, graduating magna cum laude in 2005. His academic background provides a strong foundation for careful legal analysis, document review, negotiation, and client counseling. This training supports his ability to guide clients through real estate transactions, estate planning, debt concerns, and personal legal matters.
Matt handles a wide range of matters for clients in Shelbyville and surrounding counties. His real estate work includes purchase agreements, title matters, mortgage documents, transfers, sales, and refinances. He also assists clients with bankruptcy questions, uncontested divorce, wills and probate, landlord-tenant concerns, DUI and traffic violations, personal injury claims, and business services for small and medium-sized businesses, including new ventures and nonprofit planning.
W. Matthew Wade is known for providing accessible legal help to clients facing important personal, financial, and property-related decisions. His work often involves matters that require steady communication, efficient problem-solving, and practical advice. By helping clients understand their options and navigate legal issues step by step, Matt supports smoother transactions, better planning, and more informed decisions throughout Central Kentucky.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, W. Matthew Wade, PLLC
- Member, Kentucky Bar Association
Licensed State
Education
- University of Louisville
Juris Doctor (JD) - Georgetown College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges

- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights
- Banking & Finance
- Business Litigation
- Contracts & Agreements
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium
- Land Use & Zoning
- Residential Real Estate
- DUI & DWI




