Atty. Mark T. Kindelin

Atty. Mark T. Kindelin

Mark Kindelin is a veteran legal adviser in treasury management and payment products for the banking and financial services industry. He provides skilled legal counsel on the products and services financial institutions offer and on the complex laws that govern the industry.

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About Mark T. Kindelin at a glance

Mark T. Kindelin is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Chicago) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mark Kindelin is a veteran legal adviser in treasury management and payment products for the banking and financial services industry
  • He provides skilled legal counsel on the products and services financial institutions offer and on the complex laws that govern the industry
  • In addition, Mark provides broad corporate and transaction representation to businesses at all stages of growth, and he applies his many years of experience to support clients in realizing their commercial and transactional objectives
  • Mark has represented buyers and sellers, domestic, European and Japanese, in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and capital raising transactions, as well as commercial contracts
  • Mark currently serves as chair of the firm’s Financial Institutions practice group, which harnesses collective resources across all offices in intellectual property, tax, financial services, information technology and securities law to fully support financial institutions and fintech companies
  • With these resources at hand, Mark and the group support product development, treasury operations, regulatory compliance, and documentation programs
  • He is a frequent speaker on topics affecting the financial services industry, most recently at the Windy City Summit, and has presented sections on venture capital and emerging company topics at DePaul University and The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Chicago Booth Graduate School of Business
  • Mark is active in the community supporting nonprofit organizations and as a mentor

Practice Areas Explained

Mark T. Kindelin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark T. Kindelin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark T. Kindelin

Where is Mark T. Kindelin's law office located?
Mark T. Kindelin's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark T. Kindelin handle?
Mark T. Kindelin focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
Where did Mark T. Kindelin go to law school?
Mark T. Kindelin earned their education at (J.D., 1985).
How can I contact Mark T. Kindelin for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark T. Kindelin received?
Mark T. Kindelin's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Chicago); Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1985

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Venture Capital Law (Chicago)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

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