Sam Schmutte concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and finance. Prior to joining Castor Easton, LLP, Mr. Schmutte held several professional and executive positions in the finance, legal and real estate industries. Mr. Schmutte has practical experience in the underwriting, negotiating and closing of debt and equity facilities both from a service provider’s position as well as from a corporate executive’s position. Also, Mr. Schmutte has experience in the drafting, negotiating and closing of a variety of contract documents, including, among others, asset purchase agreements, real estate purchase agreements (both improved and unimproved properties) product sales agreements, lease agreements, employment contracts, supply agreements, and confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements. Lastly, Mr. Schmutte understands the strategic and daily forces that affect entrepreneurial companies having served as a general manager and C.O.O. of a multi-state homebuilding and land development company.

Mr. Schmutte holds a B.S. in Finance from Marian College and a J.D., cum laude, from Indiana University-Bloomington.
 

Education & Qualifications

Indiana School of Law – Bloomington, Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude, 2004.

Marian College – Indianapolis, Bachelor of Science Finance, 1993.

Admitted to the Indiana Bar, 2004.
 

Memberships

Indiana State Bar
 

Community Involvement

St. Matthews Church

Tuberous Sclerosis Gala