Jeryl Olson, Environmental Attorney in Chicago, Illinois

Jeryl concentrates on environmental, general, litigation, m&a, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jeryl handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Environmental

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• General

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• Litigation

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• M&A

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• Personal Injury

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• Product Liability

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• Real Estate

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• Employment

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Jeryl's primary office is at 131 South Dearborn Street Suite 2400, Chicago, IL, 60603-5577. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jeryl usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Jeryl discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Jeryl for a environmental case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jeryl walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Jeryl offer a free consultation?

  Jeryl charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jeryl's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Jeryl's current terms during booking.

• How long do environmental cases in Illinois typically take?

  Simple environmental 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. Jeryl gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Jeryl take my case if I'm outside Chicago?

  Jeryl 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 — Jeryl 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 Jeryl?

  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. Jeryl will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Jeryl accepting new environmental clients right now?

  Jeryl's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.