Alan Singleton

Alan Singleton is the President of Singleton Law Firm and a leading attorney in business, corporate, and intellectual property law. With more than 25 years of experience, he advises entrepreneurs, investors, and corporations on entity formation, venture capital funding, mergers and acquisitions, and technology licensing. Alan is known for providing comprehensive legal counsel that balances legal precision with practical business insight, helping companies grow, innovate, and protect their assets.

Alan earned both his J.D. and B.S. from the University of Illinois College of Law, where he now serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence advisor at the University’s Research Park. His close relationship with the University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has made him a key advocate for startup development, technology transfer, and commercialization. His outstanding contributions have earned him the Entrepreneurial Advocacy Award from the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation.

Alan’s practice includes corporate transactions, intellectual property protection, real estate, and succession planning. He has represented software and life sciences companies in multimillion-dollar investment rounds, structured venture capital funds worth up to $100 million, and facilitated mergers and intergenerational business transfers. His expertise extends to trademark and patent prosecution, franchise agreements, and not-for-profit corporation formation, providing clients with comprehensive legal support at every stage of business growth.

Beyond his legal practice, Alan Singleton is a respected community leader and educator. He serves on numerous nonprofit boards supporting local businesses and youth programs and frequently lectures on entrepreneurship, business law, and intellectual property. His dedication to fostering innovation and empowering local enterprises reflects his deep commitment to both the business community and the next generation of entrepreneurs in East Central Illinois.

Law Office Affiliations

• President, Singleton Law Firm P.C.
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• University of Illinois College of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor’s degree in Geology

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