About Kruger & Abell

For more than 50 years Kruger & Abell has helped individuals, businesses, and municipalities across Metropolis and southern Illinois solve practical legal problems in a variety of practice areas, including real estate, municipal governance, corporate matters, and civil litigation. Partners Richard Kruger and Rick Abell combine deep local experience with hands-on, results-oriented representation.

Richard Kruger founded the firm in 1973. Over the ensuing decades he built a reputation for steady, practical counsel to local governments, businesses, and residents, laying the firm’s foundation of client-focused service and community trust.

Rick Abell began practicing in 1984 and formed his own firm in 1989. He later served as City Attorney for Metropolis for 20 years, advising on governance, drafting ordinances, negotiating municipal contracts, and representing the city in litigation. He rejoined Kruger & Abell as a partner in 2020, bringing deep municipal experience along with his years of private service with him.

Many attorneys who began their careers at Kruger & Abell have gone on to serve as judges, state attorneys, and public defenders. We think that is a testament to our strong professional foundation and desire to build a strong legal community. We continue to recruit and develop attorneys who share our commitment to integrity, excellence, and community-focused representation.

Our goal has always been to provide knowledgeable, results-oriented counsel to individuals, businesses and municipalities throughout the region. We combine local knowledge with pragmatic strategies for legal action, whether closing a real estate deal, advising a city council, guiding a growing business, or taking a case to trial.

Kruger & Abell offers the experience and personal attention needed to navigate complex legal challenges with confidence.