From Engineering to Entrepreneurship: Collin Green on Building Team Green Law and Creating a Lasting Legacy

As part of the Circle City Conversations' Cinco de Mayo Tour, Alex Limontes visits Team Green Law to sit down with attorney Collin Green. From a career that began in architecture, engineering, and construction management to helping launch the Team Green personal injury law firm, Collin shares how unexpected career changes, family influence, and a passion for helping others led him to the practice of law. In this episode… Career paths rarely follow a straight line. Sometimes the skills developed in one profession become the foundation for success in another. How do you know when it's time to make a major career change, and what does it take to build a law firm that reflects your own vision and values? Collin Green reflects on his journey from studying architecture at Ball State University and working on large engineering and construction projects to attending law school during the aftermath of the 2008 recession. He discusses balancing family life while earning his law degree, the lessons learned practicing alongside his father, and the decision to launch Team Green Law in 2022 with a focus on client advocacy, community involvement, and long-term growth. The conversation also explores the importance of networking, mentorship, and developing courtroom experience for young attorneys. Collin shares why building authentic relationships, participating in the local legal community, and gaining experience outside familiar environments can shape a successful legal career. Beyond the office, he discusses his passion for coaching youth sports, preserving family farmland in Kentucky, and passing down his love for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors to the next generation. In this episode of Circle City Conversations, Alex Limontes interviews Collin Green about career reinvention, entrepreneurship, growing a modern law firm, and the importance of community, family, and legacy. Collin's story demonstrates how adaptability, hard work, and staying true to your values can create lasting success both inside and outside the courtroom.