$ 300-400 per hour
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Ryan S. Zeller
Virtual Consultation Available
About Ryan
Biography
Ryan Zeller, a Chicago commercial litigation attorney, provides legal counsel on broad range of business disputes and contentious commercial litigation matters. Mr. Zeller has represented numerous corporate, small business, start-ups and professional clients in a wide array of business litigation matters; including: breach of contract, legal malpractice, accountant malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, contract disputes, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, business fraud, debt collections, restrictive covenants (noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality disputes) and trademark infringement, among others. Ryan also handles emergency litigation matters involving injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders (TRO's) and preliminary injunctions.
Ryan has also represented both creditors and debtors in a number of chapter 11 bankruptcy matters, and provides legal counsel to corporate clients in a variety of non-adversarial business matters, including business formations, corporate restructuring, contract drafting, stock purchases, asset purchases, and business acquisitions. Ryan, a Chicago commercial litigation attorney with extensive business litigation experience, works zealously to achieve favorable results for his professional and corporate clients.
Serving Chicago & Surrounding Areas - BUSINESS ATTORNEYS
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
22 years | 500 cases
Lawsuits and Disputes
30%
22 years | 500 cases
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
10%
22 years | 150 cases
Contracts and Agreements
7%
500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Frame, Wills, Zeller & Green, LLC
200 West Monroe Street, Suite 2025, Chicago, IL, 60606
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Posted by Chelsea | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I really can't say enough
My business caters to law firm owners, so having worked with them so much I understand what makes for a great client experience. Now that I know what it's like to be on the other end, to be the client, I can say that when we come to attorneys like Ryan we are likely in a state of crisis. What matters...
Ryan S. Zeller's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ryan Zeller is an excellent commercial litigator. Every business attorney (and business owner) needs a trusted litigator in his or her network. I recommend that all my business law clients use Ryan for their litigation needs, and he has always come through for them."
"Ryan is an excellent lawyer. I and other attorneys in my firm have worked with him on various matter. He is a smart and ethical advocate for his clients."
"Ryan is an excellent attorney, practices in a civil manner, and provides quality advice while also taking into account his client's objectives."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan Zeller is a highly skilled commercial litigation lawyer and I would highly recommend to anyone with litigation needs."
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"Ryan Zeller is a hard-working, ethical attorney who will represent you zealously and efficiently. He will keep you informed every step of the way during your case."
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"Ryan is an exceptional commercial litigation attorney with a depth of experience in all areas of business litigation. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Zeller is one of the most talented and dedicated lawyers I have ever worked with. I've known Ryan for several years, and he is among the smartest, hardest working, and most ethical lawyers out there. I give him an unqualified peer endorsement."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Zeller Law 5 Years in Practice, Zeller Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Frame, Wills, Zeller & Green
2013 - Present
Of Counsel, Nextrend Legal, LLC
2010 - 2017
Managing Partner, Zeller Law, LLC
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Coleman Law Firm
Associations
2004 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2013
Chicago Bar Association, Professional Responsibility CommitteeCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Intellectual Property Infringement
Settled
Breach of Contract Dispute
Ongoing
Education
2003
DePaul University College of Law/Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1999
Indiana University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Breach of Contract Scenarios
Breach of Contract
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers