Ryan M. Schulz

Partner

Email: rschulz@KDDK.com

Phone: (812) 423-3183, ext. 2287

Assistant:
Bryn Owen
bowen@kddk.com

About

Experience

Publications

Affiliations

Ryan Schulz’s practice focuses on business, real estate, and construction law, state and local government law, estate planning, and trial and litigation services. He has in-depth knowledge and experience working with area municipal organizations as he currently represents the Vanderburgh County Commissioners in all legal matters, including matters with the Area Planning Commission, Building Commission, Sheriff’s office, and Health Department as well as other legal matters. Additionally, he serves as the Hearing Officer for the Evansville Building Commission.

Ryan has helped counsel clients through complicated business and construction transactions and can be of assistance to any company in reviewing contracts, negotiating contracts, drafting contracts, and handling litigation involving a variety of business transactions, including construction, manufacturing, real estate and other business contracts.

Hardworking and personable, clients enjoy working with Ryan and appreciate his responsiveness.

Education

2005: Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., B.S., Sport Marketing and Management
2008: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, Ind., J.D.
2008: Renmin University of China School of Law, Beijing, China, Chinese Law Certification

Bar Admissions

State of Indiana
Commonwealth of Kentucky

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana

Recognitions

Selected, Indiana Super Lawyers^®, Business/Corporate (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Selected, The Best Lawyers in America^©
- Commercial Transactions (2026)
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Corporate Law (2024, 2025, 2026)
Selected, Indiana Super Lawyers^® Rising Star (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
Honored, Up and Coming Lawyer, The Indiana Lawyer (2015)
Recipient, Donald R. Lundberg Writing Award presented by the Indiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section (2014)
Selected, “20 Under 40,” Evansville Business Journal (2012)
Named “Up & Comer,” Evansville Business Journal/Evansville Courier and Press (2009)

Experience

Industries Commonly Served: Manufacturing, Construction, Real Estate
Represents manufacturers in the negotiation of multi-year supply agreements and other legal matters dealing with commercial law issues such as risk of loss, delivery, liability, indemnity, warranty, volume bonus and rebate issues.
Assists construction clients in the negotiation and incorporation of clauses such as indemnity, warranty, liability limitations, and dispute resolution.
Represents buyers and sellers of commercial real estate with their transactions. Represents clients in real estate litigation and dispute resolution.
Negotiates and drafts an array of business agreements for corporate clients including but not limited to terms and conditions of sale, user terms and conditions, non-competition/non-disclosure agreements, asset purchase agreements, real estate purchase agreements, commercial lease agreements, residential lease agreements, stock purchase agreements, independent contractor agreements, and other business transactional agreements.
Advises closely-held businesses on legal issues from incorporation, to day-to-day business operations, to the winding down of the business.
Successfully prosecutes and resolves complicated corporate officer and shareholder disputes

Publications

“Battle of the Forms – The Saga Continues,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (March 2017)
“Landlords: Remember to Register Your Properties,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (March 2016)
“Avoid Going ‘All-In’ On A Single Contract: Negotiating Liability Limits,” The Network, Indiana State Bar Association, Co-Author (August 2014)
“Recent Changes to Indiana Condominium Association Law,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (September 2014)
“Supply Contracts and Purchase Orders: Why the Boilerplate Really Matters,” Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Seminar, Presenter (May 2014)
“Suppliers Beware: Are you Exclusive With Your Buyers?,” Indiana State Bar Association, Author (February 2014)
“Have Errors in Your Company’s Property Tax Assessment Occurred since April 1, 2000? Act Fast!” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (January 2014)
“The Good, Bad and Ugly of “All Requirements” Contracts,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (December 2013)
“Evansville Residential Rental Property Registry Deadline is Tomorrow (May 31, 2013),” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (May 2013)
“Own Rental Property? You Better Register,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (March 2013)
“The Essential Lease,” Property Owners and Managers Association, Presenter (February 2013)
“Suppliers Beware of Favored Nations Clauses,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (October 2012)
“Landlord-Tenant Law – Lease Drafting, Structuring and Negotiations,” Sterling Education Services, Presenter (October 2012)
“Estate Planning For Young Professionals,” KDDK Lunch & Learn, Presenter (May 2012)
“Indiana State-Mandated Real Property Reassessment to Occur March 1, 2012,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (March 2012)
“Property Tax In Indiana – Property Tax Appeals Procedures,” Lorman Education Services, Presenter (December 2011)

Professional Affiliations

Indiana State Bar Association
Kentucky Bar Association
Evansville Bar Association: Real Property Section, Former Chair

Civic Affiliations

City of Evansville Building Commission: Hearing Officer
Reitz Memorial High School: President’s Council Chairperson
Mattingly Charities: Secretary
Point Man of Newburgh: Golf Outing Co-Founder and Chair
Evansville Otters Baseball Club: Advisory Board Member
I.U. Robert H. McKinney School of Law Alumni Association Board of Directors: Former Member
Evansville Fire Merit Commission: Past President
Southwest Indiana Chamber: Board of Directors, Former Member; Young Professionals Alliance, Former Chair
Evansville Mayor Winnecke Emerging Leaders Counsel: Former Member
1816 Group: Co-Founder
Youth First, Inc.: Board of Directors, Former Member
Rotaract Club of Evansville: Former President
Indiana University Alumni Club of Greater Evansville: Former Board Member
Leadership Evansville: Program Alumnus

Ryan M. Schulz

Practice Areas

Education

Bar Admissions

Court Admissions

Recognitions

Experience

Publications

Professional Affiliations

Civic Affiliations