Corporate Law
Whether you are thinking of founding a new start-up or need help managing your established business, you should have someone looking out for your interests. While you don't strictly need a lawyer to start most kinds of businesses in Illinois, hiring one is strongly recommended to help you avoid legal risk, save time, and set up the best structure and contracts for your goals.
Business Services
I represent individuals and small businesses in the creation of LLCs and corporations, preparation and filing of entity formation documents, and negotiation of business contracts. As your legal counsel, I can perform the following services for your business, taking them off of your plate and allowing you to focus on other areas like marketing, managing employees, and future growth:
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​o File paperwork with the Secretary of State
​o Obtain a FEIN tax identification number from the IRS
o Draft a tailored Operating Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, or corporate bylaws
o Amend governing documents to account for expanding membership interests
o Negotiate vendor contracts
o Negotiate office, medical, retail, and industrial leases
o Negotiate loan agreements
