Chicago Business Law Attorneys
Business decisions happen fast. They create legal results. You might be hiring your first employee. You might be buying a competitor. You need counsel to manage risk while you focus on growth. Illinois employers must comply with strict rules regarding compliance, contracts and employment. We will advise you on these requirements and protect your interests in Chicago.
Jordan & Zito Attorneys at Law has served regional companies since 2010. With nearly 70 combined years of experience, we work with owners and leadership teams, providing practical advice to help businesses grow.
How Business Attorneys Help Midsize Companies
A business lawyer will support your company through formation, contracts, governance, disputes and planning. We will assist with entity selection, helping you choose between an LLC, an S-corp or a C-corp. We also work to ensure that corporate books are compliant with state rules.
We frequently assist companies with the following:
- Business formation and structuring: We file articles of incorporation or organization with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. We also draft internal bylaws and operating agreements.
- Litigation: We represent clients in court. Cases include contract conflicts, partnership breakups, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and shareholder disputes.
- Transactional matters: We draft contracts and review commercial leases. We manage due diligence for asset purchases. We also oversee vendor negotiations.
- Ongoing counsel: We advise on daily operations. This covers regulatory rules, employee handbook updates and leadership decisions.
Your situation might involve contracts, disputes, governance, transition planning or debt. Contact us. You can speak directly with an attorney.
Differences Between Litigation, Transactional And General Counsel
The differences between the three services include the following:
- Litigation: This includes filing complaints and managing discovery. We represent companies at trial or in settlement talks.
- Transactional: This focuses on preventing disputes. We use clear documentation for mergers, acquisitions and internal policies.
- General counsel: We act as outsourced counsel, assisting companies that don’t have in-house legal departments. We manage routine human resource (HR) and compliance matters, which enables our clients to avoid the costs of full-time hires.
Medium-sized companies often need all three services. We perform these functions so that clients can receive leadership support from one source.
Act Early To Avoid Costly Mistakes
An issue may affect finances, ownership, risk exposure or future planning. Consider speaking to a lawyer. Companies benefit from legal input before signing contracts or restructuring debts. Get advice before changing governance documents or addressing partnership disputes.
Do not wait for a lawsuit. Waiting limits defense options and increases costs. Early legal review identifies unclear terms in agreements, which stops them from becoming problems later.
Speak With Business Law Attorneys Serving Chicago
Speak with a business law attorney at Jordan & Zito Attorneys at Law. Call 312-489-8174 or contact us online. We assist owners in the greater Chicago area.