Tanja Proehl, IP Attorney in Chicago, Illinois
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on IP, Litigation, and Trademark
AttorneyatGreer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
Chicago, IL
Practicing ip in Chicago since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
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Tanja Proehl is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Trademark. Tanja has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd..
- Based in
- Chicago, IL
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- IP · Litigation · Trademark
- Handles IP, Litigation, and Trademark matters from Chicago, IL.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Tanja Proehl: Tanja Proehl is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Trademark. Tanja has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd..
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Tanja Proehl
Tanja concentrates on ip, litigation, and trademark. Each area below outlines the kind of case Tanja handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP
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Trademark
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IP cases in Chicago, Illinois
Tanja takes ip 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 Tanja agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Chicago, Illinois
Tanja takes litigation 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 Tanja agrees to represent you.
Trademark cases in Chicago, Illinois
Tanja takes trademark 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 Tanja agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Tanja Proehl — Over 16 years of Illinois ip experience
Tanja Proehl is an attorney based in Chicago, IL. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Trademark. Tanja has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd..
Tanja Proehl is a lawyer practicing litigation, trademark application, trademark infringement and 1 other area of law. Tanja has been licensed for 16 years. Tanja practices at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. in Chicago, IL.
How Tanja handles ip matters
Tanja Proehl is a lawyer practicing litigation, trademark application, trademark infringement and 1 other area of law. Tanja has been licensed for 16 years. Tanja practices at Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd. in Chicago, IL.
Who Tanja represents
Tanja reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, litigation, and trademark matters in Chicago and the surrounding Illinois area.
Credentials
Tanja Proehl's legal education and bar admissions
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
Master · 2003
Jurisdictions
Tanja's state bar admissions
New York
2010 · ACTIVE
Tanja studied at Master in Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology.
Law school and academic background
Tanja completed Master in Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Tanja runs in Illinois is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Tanja Proehl's office in Chicago
Tanja's primary office is at 300 S. Wacker Dr., 25th Fl., Ste. 2500, Chicago, IL, 60606-6771. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.
300 S. Wacker Dr., 25th Fl., Ste. 2500
Chicago, IL 60606-6771
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How to hire Tanja Proehl — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Tanja usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Tanja charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tanja'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; Tanja will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Chicago, Illinois
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip 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 Tanja
Tanja discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip 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. Tanja confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Tanja's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Tanja Proehl
How much does it cost to hire Tanja for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Tanja walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Tanja offer a free consultation?
Tanja charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Tanja's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Tanja's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Illinois typically take?
Simple ip 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. Tanja gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Tanja take my case if I'm outside Chicago?
Tanja 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 — Tanja 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 Tanja?
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. Tanja will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Tanja accepting new ip clients right now?
Tanja's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Chicago, Springfield and Northbrook in Illinois
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