Atty. Colton D. Long
Colton D. Long is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Energy Law.
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Colton D. Long is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Littler. Educated at The University of Iowa (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Colton D. Long is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Energy Law
- Colton D., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colton D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Colton D. Long's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Colton D. Long handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Colton D. Long is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Colton D. Long is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Colton D. Long is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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