Schottmiller Law | Salem, VA | Criminal Law | Civil Law | Estate Planning | Traffic Tickets | Business Formation | Non-profit Formation

Specializing in a variety of areas of the law, Matt supports the many facets of your business and home. Whether planning for the future, starting a new business venture, or settling legal disputes, Matt draws from his extensive work and academic experience to help you make the most informed choice.

ESTATE PLANNING

When you’ve exhausted your time, don’t leave a headache for your loved ones — make sure your final wishes are documented. Otherwise, the government will dictate where your property goes and the size of your tax bill.

CRIMINAL LAW

From a misdemeanor summons to a felony warrant, Matt will defend your liberty and uphold your rights. Reduce the risk of paying high fines and serving jail time by hiring Matt for all of your criminal law needs.

CIVIL LAW

Do you need to resolve a landlord tenant dispute? Does somebody owe you money? Do you need help organizing your business or non-profit? Matt can help with all of those issues.

Civil Law

The Law Office of Matthew T. Schottmiller, PLLC represents both landlords and tenants in Virginia, including Roanoke, Salem, and Botetourt County, in legal matters involving residential and commercial properties. The rights of landlords and tenants in the State of Virginia can be very complicated, and in the event of litigation, an experienced landlord/tenant lawyer can help you gain the best possible outcome. In addition to providing services when a dispute arises between a landlord and a tenant, Matt also provides lease drafting and negotiating services to prevent any future disagreements between the landlord and the tenant.

Because we represent both landlords and tenants, we have an understanding of the expectations and rights of both parties, which oftentimes helps settle or resolve the issues that have arisen between the parties. We also have an in depth understanding of the Virginia statutes that govern the relationship between commercial and residential landlords and tenants.

The types of landlord/tenant matters that The Law Office of Matthew T. Schottmiller, PLLC handles include, but are not limited to:

Non-payment of rent
Eviction
Landlord harassment
Breach of commercial lease
Breach of residential lease
Termination of commercial lease

Termination of residential lease
Illegal use of property by tenant
Security deposit disputes
Repair obligations
Subleases
Negotiation, preparation and review of both commercial and residential leases

TRAFFIC TICKETS

Have you been pulled over recently? Do you want to protect your driving record from unwanted points? Matt can help minimize the impact of being cited for a moving violation, including reckless driving.

traffic tickets

Have you been ticketed for a traffic violation in Salem or Roanoke, VA? Whether you were charged with speeding, running a red light or stop sign, reckless driving, improper lane usage, driving under the influence, driving on an expired, suspended or revoked license, or other moving violation, contact us for a consultation.

Depending on your situation, you may be at risk of fines, a revoked license, arrest, imprisonment and other penalties if you are found guilty. Moving violations can also result in higher automobile insurance premiums. We may be able to negotiate a plea agreement or even challenge the facts surrounding your ticket, resulting in lower charges and penalties, or charges that are dropped entirely.

BUSINESS
FORMATION

Are you thinking about opening a new business? Have you been operating as a sole proprietor? Matt can help protect you from personal liability and unnecessarily large tax bills.

business formation

At the Law Office of Matthew T. Schottmiller, PLLC, we can get your new business venture up and running quickly. We have a strong understanding of business law and the legal mechanisms used to start and grow a successful business. Matt has an MBA from the University of New Mexico, where he worked in the Small Business Institute. For two years, he worked exclusively with entrepreneurs on the formation and growth of their businesses. He is passionate about entrepreneurs and the success of their businesses.

Since opening his law practice in Salem, Matt has helped many entrepreneurs and businesses fulfill the legal requirements to start their businesses here.

NONPROFIT
FORMATION

Whether you are forming a new non-profit or filing for tax-exempt status, Matt has experience on both the federal and state level.

non-profit formation

Starting a nonprofit is a great way to support a worthwhile cause. The Law Office of Matthew T. Schottmiller, PLLC can help you quickly form your non-profit corporation. We can also complete your 501(c)(3) application for tax-exempt status.

A non-profit corporation is one formed for functions aside from creating an earnings and where no part of the company’s earnings is dispersed to its directors, officers or investors. Non-profit corporations are formed under state law. A non-profit corporation can be a school, charity, clinical service provider, legal help society, volunteer services company, expert association, study institute, gallery, church or church association or sometimes a sports association.

At the Law Office of Matthew T. Schottmiller, PLLC, we will walk you through the entire process, step by step, to ensure your Nonprofit formation is a success.

CREDITOR RIGHTS

Does somebody owe you money or have you obtained a judgment against someone? Matt can assist you with turning that debt into cash.

creditors rights

Does someone owe you money or have you obtained a judgment against someone? Matt can assist you with turning that debt into cash.

Practice
Areas

Specializing in a variety of areas of the law, Matt supports the many facets of your business and home. Whether planning for the future, starting a new business venture, or settling legal disputes, Matt draws from his extensive work and academic experience to help you make the most informed choice.

Schottmiller

Let's get started.

PracticeAreas

Specializing in a variety of areas of the law, Matt supports the many facets of your business and home. Whether planning for the future, starting a new business venture, or settling legal disputes, Matt draws from his extensive work and academic experience to help you make the most informed choice.

ESTATE PLANNING

CRIMINAL LAW

CIVIL LAW

Civil Law

TRAFFIC TICKETS

traffic tickets

BUSINESSFORMATION

business formation

NONPROFITFORMATION

non-profit formation

CREDITOR RIGHTS

creditors rights

Schottmiller

Let's get started.

Practice
Areas

BUSINESS
FORMATION

NONPROFIT
FORMATION