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Matthew Griffith is an Indianapolis-based attorney with over 35 years of Indiana legal experience. Founder of Griffith Xidias Law Group and Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished rated, he provides strategic counsel in business & real estate law, and litigation—combining deep expertise with direct client relationships and a philosophy centered on prevention over reaction.
Professional Background
Matthew Griffith’s legal career began in 1992 at a small-town law firm in Richmond, Indiana, where he first developed a practice focused on business law and estate planning. After several years building his practice locally, he moved to Indianapolis to work with a small boutique firm, where he spent the next 18 years serving individuals, families, and business owners across central Indiana. These early years taught him a critical lesson: the best legal work happens before a crisis, not after. The right structures, the right documents, and the right plan can prevent problems from arising in the first place.
In 2010, after establishing himself as a trusted advisor across his practice areas, Matthew founded Griffith Law Group (now Griffith Xidias Law Group) on the west side of Indianapolis. The founding principle was simple: build a firm structured around how clients actually live, not how legal services are typically compartmentalized. That meant combining estate planning with business law, real estate, and elder law—so that a business owner’s operating agreement could be coordinated with their personal estate plan, and a family facing long-term care decisions would have someone who understood both elder law and asset protection.
Thirteen years into the firm’s operation, Matthew continues to practice the way he always has: as an educator first and foremost. “I am first and foremost an educator to my clients.” That philosophy means his clients understand not just what he’s doing and why, but what risks they’re protecting themselves against. Many of the firm’s original clients from the founding remain in his practice today—some with relationships spanning three decades or more—a testament to the consistency and clarity he brings to every engagement.
Practice Focus Areas
Business Law
For entrepreneurs and established business owners, Matthew handles entity formation (including LLC and corporation setup), operating agreements, partnership agreements, contracts, and buy-sell agreements. He specializes in helping business owners see how their choice of entity, operating agreements, and succession plans all interact with their personal estate plans—preventing the common mistakes that arise when business law and estate planning aren’t coordinated.
Real Estate Law
Matthew provides counsel on residential and commercial closings, title review, purchase agreement negotiation, deed transfers, and real estate investing. He approaches each transaction with a focus on liability protection and long-term planning, especially for clients with real estate portfolios requiring integration with their broader legal strategy.
Litigation
When disputes arise—whether between business partners, over contracts, or involving family matters—Matthew brings his transactional experience to bear, often finding solutions that preserve relationships while protecting his client’s interests.
What Clients Say
“Capable across both small and large transactions—insightful, creative, and genuinely personable.”
Phil and Paula, who have been in business for thirty years, describe Matthew as someone who brings insight and creativity to every matter, from small real estate deals to broad-spectrum legal challenges. They highlight not just his competence, but his ability to make complex matters understandable.
— Phil & Paula, business owners (Avvo, 5-star review)
“Foresight that protects from complications common to business ownership.”
Another client of eight years made a critical distinction: Matthew excels not at getting clients out of trouble after it happens, but at preventing trouble from happening in the first place. This client credits his foresight with protecting their business across a range of common small business complications.
— Anonymous 8-year client (Avvo, 5-star review)
“Widely respected throughout Indiana for both litigation and transactional skills.”
Matthew Schiller, an attorney peer, endorsed Matthew for both litigation and transactional work, specifically recommending Griffith Xidias Law Group to anyone who owns a business or has an estate to plan.
— Matthew Schiller, attorney peer endorsement (Avvo)
Professional Credentials & Memberships
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana
Professional Memberships & Associations:
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana Real Estate Investors Association (IREIA)
- Building and General Industries of Indiana (BAGI)
Recognition:
- Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating
Community & Publications
Matthew is a contributing author to publications serving the real estate investment and construction industries, providing insights for IREIA and BAGI-affiliated magazines on topics spanning business formation, liability protection, estate planning for business owners, and real estate legal strategy. Through these contributions, he shares practical legal guidance with the Indiana business community.
Based in Indianapolis, Matthew serves clients throughout central Indiana, including Marion County, Hamilton County, Hendricks County, and Boone County.