Joseph D. Calderon

Corporate, Economic Development, Multifamily Real Estate, Real Estate, Telecommunications

Joe Calderon advises on real estate transactions, land use and zoning, and real property taxation. With more than 30 years of experience, Joe represents real estate developers, tenants and end users of real estate, business owners, individuals, nonprofits and governmental agencies in a wide range of matters and complex transactions.

Joe advises on and manages zoning, development, leasing and real property tax issues, having handled hundreds of zoning cases, property tax assessment appeals and real estate transactions. Joe’s clients value that he knowledgeably guides them in seeking consistently positive results, and that he is responsive and efficient. Known and appreciated for his honesty and forthright communication style, Joe seeks to identify, address and incorporate each client’s goals and personal preferences into every matter in which he is involved.

Because Joe offers a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry and real property and zoning law, he is able to establish immediate credibility with deal constituents. Considerate, focused and timely, Joe’s approach to problem solving, particularly throughout the zoning process and in working with government representatives, is respectful and collaborative. His history and reputation of showing a willingness to work with agency professionals in various jurisdictions creates an open path for dialogue and therefore the greatest potential for supporting his client’s position.

Joe’s broad experience and perspective give him a practical appreciation of the strengths and needs of all parties to a given matter, as well as an advantage in understanding the challenges clients face and the solutions they need to ensure their objectives are met.

Chair, Indiana State Bar Association Land Use and Zoning Section; Executive Committee, Real Estate and Land Use Section, Indianapolis Bar Association; former State Government Relations Chair, International Council of Shopping Centers.

ICLEF Annual Real Estate Institute; International Council of Shopping Centers, Annual Law Conference.

Indiana University

B.S.

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D.