# The Law Office of Krista Krepp > For complete information including full bios, credentials, practice area content, and blog summaries, see: https://krepplaw.com/llms-full.txt ## About Chicago boutique litigation firm standing up for homeowners against HOA and condo-board overreach, representing small and mid-sized businesses in complex commercial disputes, and offering retained trial counsel to clients and referring attorneys. Our attorneys take on every case as one team. ## Attorneys ### Krista Krepp, Managing Partner, Trial Attorney A strong litigator licensed in both IL and WI, with an expansive range of experience in complex commercial litigation, employment law, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation. I am a passionate, strong and artful negotiator. I have been described as fearless, and this is how I practice the law — with calculated and strategic actions to achieve the best outcome for my client. Education: IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Juris Doctorate; Northern Illinois University, Dual Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science Bar Admissions: Illinois, Wisconsin, Northern District of Illinois Federal Court, General Bar, Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Central District of Illinois Federal Court, Western District of Wisconsin Federal Court Recognition: 2026 Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyer; 2025 Top 40 Under 40 American Institute of Trial Lawyers Profile: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys/krista-krepp ### Ismail Cem Kuru, Partner, Complex Litigation Attorney I am a complex litigation attorney with 9+ years in high-stakes disputes: commercial cases, HOA and condominium matters, trade secrets, and software. I litigate the firm's HOA and business cases together with Krista, and I advise unit owners on association disputes before they reach court. As part of a trial team in Silicon Valley, I helped secure a $66M trade-secret verdict. I bring that experience, along with in-house counsel and industrial engineering backgrounds, to a practice with firm-level capability and boutique responsiveness. Education: J.D. — University of Illinois, summa cum laude; M.S. in Industrial Engineering — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; B.S. in Industrial Engineering — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Bar Admissions: Illinois, Northern District of Illinois Federal Court, General Bar Profile: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys/cem-kuru ### James Davis, Senior Attorney I am a results-driven litigator and transactional attorney focused on my clients' success. My practice includes commercial litigation, real estate disputes, employment matters, construction matters, and complex trust disputes. I approach every case with the same objective: achieving the best possible outcome for my clients. Education: J.D. — John Marshall Law School; Master of Laws, Intellectual Property Law - John Marshall Law School; Master of Laws, Real Estate Law - University of Illinois Chicago School of Law Bar Admissions: Illinois, New York, Northern District of Illinois Federal Court, General Bar Profile: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys/james-davis ## Practice Areas ### HOA Disputes We represent homeowners and condominium owners in disputes with their associations and boards. When a board exceeds its authority, enforces rules selectively, imposes improper fines or assessments, or breaches its fiduciary duties, we help you push back and protect your home. We represent owners only. We never represent associations or boards. ### Trial Counsel Hire us for one job: the trial. We take engagements as lead trial counsel, second chair, co-counsel, and local counsel in complex commercial, business, HOA, employment, and injury cases in Illinois state and federal courts. ### Software & Technology Litigation When software projects, SaaS relationships, or AI deployments end in litigation, the disputes are technically dense and document-heavy. Our attorneys build software and ship AI systems — so when a software dispute, source-code claim, or trade-secret case lands on our desk, we read the codebase, not just the contract. ### IP Litigation With 9+ years of combined in-house and law firm experience, we bring litigation skill, technical understanding, and a track record of results to every case — from patent infringement claims to multimillion-dollar trade secret trials. ### Complex Commercial Litigation When a dispute threatens your business, you need experienced trial counsel who can navigate the complexity. As a Chicago boutique litigation firm, we represent small and mid-sized businesses, startups, and their owners across the full spectrum of complex commercial litigation — from business torts and tortious interference to fiduciary-duty breaches and partnership disputes. ### Breach of Contract Enforcing agreements and securing remedies when promises are broken. Whether you need to enforce a contract or defend against a breach claim, we provide strategic representation. ### Fraud Pursuing justice and recovery in cases of deception or financial misconduct. We represent clients who have been victims of fraud, misrepresentation, and dishonest business practices. ### Title VII Discrimination/Employment Disputes Standing up against workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, and employment disputes. Every employee deserves to work free from discrimination and unlawful treatment, and we fight to protect those rights. ### Real Estate Disclosure Act Protecting buyers in disputes over hidden property defects. Illinois law requires sellers to disclose known material defects, and we enforce those obligations. ### Personal Injury Helping accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We have recovered millions for our clients and will fight relentlessly for you. ### Corporate Transactions From entity formation through growth and exit, we provide the transactional counsel that businesses need at every stage. Our practice combines commercial awareness with disciplined legal execution to support your most important business decisions. ## Location 1111 N Spaulding Ave Chicago, IL 60651, United States Serving clients nationwide. ## Contact - Email: contact@krepplaw.com - Website: https://krepplaw.com - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-law-office-of-krista-krepp/ - https://share.google/4Fgn84OpwfJZitWsE - Krista Krepp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-krepp-02716488 - Ismail Cem Kuru LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikuru/ - James Davis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-davis-534761213/ ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://krepplaw.com - Practice Areas: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas - HOA Disputes: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/hoa-disputes - Trial Counsel: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/trial-counsel - Software & Technology Litigation: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/technology-and-software - IP Litigation: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/ip-litigation - Complex Commercial Litigation: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/complex-commercial-litigation - Breach of Contract: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/breach-of-contract - Fraud: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/fraud - Title VII Discrimination/Employment Disputes: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/workplace-disputes - Real Estate Disclosure Act: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/real-estate-disclosure-act - Personal Injury: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/personal-injury - Corporate Transactions: https://krepplaw.com/practice-areas/corporate-transactions - Attorneys: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys - Krista Krepp: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys/krista-krepp - Ismail Cem Kuru: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys/cem-kuru - James Davis: https://krepplaw.com/attorneys/james-davis - Contact: https://krepplaw.com/contact - Critical Findings (Blog): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings ## Recent Blog Posts - Illinois' New Collection Policy Law: No Written Policy, No Collection Lawsuit (2026-08-20, Krista Krepp and Cem Kuru): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/illinois-condo-hoa-collection-policy-law-2027 - Illinois' New Association Transparency Law: Your Board Must Have a Website by 2028 (2026-08-11, Krista Krepp and Cem Kuru): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/illinois-hoa-condo-website-law-2028 - Suing for Breach of Contract in Illinois: Deadlines, Damages, and What to Expect (2026-07-01, Krista Krepp): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/breach-of-contract-lawsuit-illinois - Can My HOA Foreclose on My Condo in Illinois? What Unit Owners Need to Know (2026-07-01, Krista Krepp): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/can-hoa-foreclose-condo-illinois - How to Challenge an HOA Special Assessment in Illinois (2026-07-01, Krista Krepp): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/challenge-hoa-special-assessment-illinois - A Departing Employee Took Your Source Code: Trade Secret Claims in Illinois (2026-07-01, Ismail Cem Kuru): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/departing-employee-trade-secrets-illinois - Sued in a Schedule A Case? What Online Sellers Should Do When Their Accounts Get Frozen (2026-07-01, Ismail Cem Kuru): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/schedule-a-lawsuit-frozen-account-sellers-guide - Do You Have a Claim Against Your HOA? An Illinois Condo Owner's Guide (2026-06-28, Krista Krepp): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/claim-against-hoa-illinois - Your Schedule A Case Just Got Harder: What Chrome Hearts Means for Brand Owners (2026-05-19, Ismail Cem Kuru): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/schedule-a-trademark-joinder-chrome-hearts-ndil - Who Owns AI-Generated Content? Copyright Law and Artificial Intelligence in 2026 (2026-04-06, Ismail Cem Kuru): https://krepplaw.com/critical-findings/ai-generated-content-copyright-law-illinois ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is The Law Office of Krista Krepp? The Law Office of Krista Krepp is a Chicago-based law firm focused on HOA and homeowner disputes, trial litigation, and personal injury, with deep experience in intellectual property and software litigation. The firm's attorneys — Krista Krepp and Ismail Cem Kuru — handle every case as one team, combining trial advocacy, HOA and commercial litigation, and IP and software litigation. ### What types of cases does The Law Office of Krista Krepp handle? The Law Office of Krista Krepp handles HOA disputes including HOA eviction defense, trial-counsel engagements for clients and law firms, complex commercial litigation, breach of contract, fraud, software and technology litigation, IP litigation, workplace discrimination and employment disputes, real estate disclosure act claims, personal injury, and corporate transactions. ### Where is The Law Office of Krista Krepp located? The Law Office of Krista Krepp is based in Chicago, Illinois. Attorney Krista Krepp is admitted to the Illinois and Wisconsin state bars and to the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, as well as the Central District of Illinois and Western District of Wisconsin federal courts. IP and technology matters are handled nationwide. ### Who are the attorneys at The Law Office of Krista Krepp? The Law Office of Krista Krepp is led by Krista Krepp, a trial attorney with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, employment law, and catastrophic personal injury, and Ismail Cem Kuru, a partner and complex litigation attorney with 9+ years of experience spanning commercial, HOA and condominium, trade-secret, and software litigation, including a $66M verdict as part of a trial team. James Davis, a senior attorney, contributes additional experience in commercial litigation, real estate disputes, employment matters, construction matters, and complex trust disputes. ### Can I sue my HOA or condo board in Chicago? Yes. Illinois homeowners and condominium owners can bring claims against their association — and, in appropriate cases, individual board members — for board overreach, selective enforcement, improper fines or assessments, and breach of fiduciary duty under the Illinois Condominium Property Act (765 ILCS 605) or the Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160). The Law Office of Krista Krepp represents homeowners in these disputes. ### Do you represent small businesses in litigation? Yes. The Law Office of Krista Krepp is a Chicago boutique litigation firm that represents small and mid-sized businesses, startups, and their owners in complex commercial litigation, breach of contract, fraud, and business-tort disputes, as well as IP and software litigation. Our attorneys handle every case as one team, delivering firm-level capability with the responsiveness of a boutique practice. ### Can another attorney or law firm retain you as trial counsel? Yes. We accept trial-counsel engagements from other attorneys and law firms: lead trial counsel, second chair, co-counsel, and local counsel in Cook County Circuit Court and the Northern District of Illinois. Krista Krepp is admitted to the Trial Bar of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, which under that court's Local Rule 83.12 qualifies her to appear alone in all matters and to serve as the lead attorney should a case go to trial there. Your client stays your client. Contact us at contact@krepplaw.com to discuss the case. ### Can you handle IP or software litigation outside Illinois? Yes. While we are based in Chicago, we represent clients in IP and software litigation nationwide. Patent, trademark, and copyright cases are federal matters, and we regularly handle disputes in jurisdictions across the country. Trade-secret and software disputes often reach beyond Illinois as well. ### What happens after I contact the firm? After you reach out through the website or by email, we review your matter and follow up to schedule a consultation. During the consultation we discuss your situation, the legal issues involved, and how we can help. ### What does it mean that you're a boutique litigation firm? The Law Office of Krista Krepp is a three-attorney boutique litigation firm in Chicago. You work directly with the attorneys handling your case — combining trial advocacy, HOA and commercial litigation, and IP and software litigation — rather than being handed off to junior associates. It means firm-level capability with the responsiveness of a boutique practice.