Colin Krull, Business Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
focused on Business and General
AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Chicago, IL
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Colin Krull is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Handles Business and General matters from Chicago, IL.
About Colin Krull: Colin Krull is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Colin Krull
Colin concentrates on business and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Colin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Chicago, Illinois
Colin takes business matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colin agrees to represent you.
General cases in Chicago, Illinois
Colin takes general matters in Chicago, Illinois. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Colin agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Colin Krull — Attorney of Illinois business experience
Colin Krull is an associate based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on Business and General. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Colin is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing, and distribution matters and has 15 years of franchising experience as a paralegal, handling a variety of franchise-related matters. He advises emerging and mature companies with respect to planning, structuring, and implementing national and international franchise, distribution, and licensing programs, drafting franchise agreements, ancillary agreements, and franchise disclosure documents; regulatory compliance; and implementing compliance programs and system-wide standards.
Colin is also experienced in mergers and acquisitions of franchise systems. He routinely counsels franchise clients regarding complex franchise relationship issues and disputes.
Concentrations
• Franchising, licensing and distribution
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Regulatory and compliance
Recognition & Leadership
Professional & Community Involvement
• Member, International Franchise Association
• Member, American Bar Association Forum on Franchising
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
Working with Colin on a business matter
Colin is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing, and distribution matters and has 15 years of franchising experience as a paralegal, handling a variety of franchise-related matters. He advises emerging and mature companies with respect to planning, structuring, and implementing national and international franchise, distribution, and…
Clients Colin works with
Colin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and general matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Colin Krull's legal education and bar admissions
Chicago-Kent College of Law
J.D. · 2020
Marquette University
B.A. · 2006
Colin studied at J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law and B.A. in Marquette University.
Law school and academic background
Colin completed J.D. in Chicago-Kent College of Law and B.A. in Marquette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Colin runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Colin Krull's office in Chicago
Colin's primary office is at 77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL, 60601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
77 West Wacker Drive, Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60601
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How to hire Colin Krull — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Colin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Colin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colin's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Colin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Colin
Colin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Colin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Colin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Colin Krull
How much does it cost to hire Colin for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Colin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Colin offer a free consultation?
Colin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Colin's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Colin's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Colin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Colin take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Colin is licensed in Illinois. Matters governed by Illinois law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Colin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Colin?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Colin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Colin accepting new business clients right now?
Colin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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