Business & Corporate Law

Chicago, Illinois Business Lawyers

Whether you have a corporation, limited liability company, sole proprietorship, limited partnership, or a family or closely-held business, you need to protect your business and its assets.  The Chicago law firm of Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, knows business law and how to protect its clients from unnecessary risk. We represent businesses in and around Chicago, including Oak Brook, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Crystal Lake, Libertyville, and even as far as Rockford.  

Contact Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, today by e-mail (Contact G&J) or call Chicago's business law firm at (312) 236-8110 for effective, affordable legal solutions for all your business needs. Our attorneys have significant experience in offering the following legal services for your business:

Business contracts: The business attorneys at Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, have over 60 years of experience negotiating commercial contracts and protecting the interests of businesses involved in deals and transactions as diverse as our client base. We draft well-written business contracts with a focus on limiting your liability and avoiding business disputes, litigation, and appeals. Read Why Do I Need a Contract?  to learn more about the importance of business contracts.

Business succession: As a business owner you will be faced with transferring ownership of your business at some point in the future. Serving Aurora, Illinois and all of DuPage County, the Chicago Business Succession firm, Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, will work with you to create a business succession plan that does not leave the future of your business to chance.

Negotiating business deals: To minimize misunderstanding, business agreements of any importance should be reduced to writing. Whether you are negotiating an asset purchase, a lease agreement, or the purchase or sale of commercial or residential real estate, contact our Chicago contracts lawyers to guide you though the process, review all documents and discuss business strategy.We have negotiated thousands of contracts in all sectors of the economy. Our clients represent the broad base of products and services found in the Midwest including leasors and leasees, buyers and sellers of property, technology transfers, manufacturing, and many others. 

Obtaining business loans and financing: The skilled business loan and financing lawyers at Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, will assist you in finding the right loan and help you discover alternative financing options for your business. We have over 60 years of experience obtaining loans and financing for businesses that are new or undergoing significant changes, or negatively affected by a declining economy. Contact Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, or call us at 312-236-8110 today to learn about loan and financing options for your business. General information on commercial lending can be found through the Illinois Department of Commercial and Economic Opportunity.

 Business disputes, litigation, and appeals: The commercial litigation lawyers at Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, have successfully handled all types of business disputes, including contract, business partnership, real estate, officer/director and shareholder disputes, and issues arising out of non-compete agreements. We have experience resolving issues in all aspects of the dispute resolution process, including negotiations, trial and appeals, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, and mediation. Contact Chicago's business law firm, Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, to find out how we can protect your business interests while keeping costs to a minimum.

General counsel for your business: We are lawyers with business sense. The business and corporate attorneys at the Chicago law firm of Griffith & Jacobson, LLC  have served as the general counsel for companies from all over the Chicagoland area, including Aurora, Hoffman Estate, Mundelein, Libertyville and Zion. As general counsel for your business, we will advise you on the legal considerations related to the operational, financial, employment and strategic aspects of your business. Whether you’re a start-up looking for alternative financing or a mature company looking to expand, Contact us or call us at 312-236-8110 to discuss how we may act as your (outsourced) general counsel. 

Employment Issues:  To avoid problems with your employees, you need to protect your company and its assets through the use of employee agreements designed to restrict your employees from competing with your business or working with competitors. The attorneys at Griffith & Jacobson, LLC have drafted many types of employee agreements and offer guidance dealing with employees and key personnel. Read Do You Have a Problem With an Employee?  to learn more about the services offered by Griffith & Jacobson, LLC.

Contact Griffith & Jacobson, LLC, today by e-mail (Contact G&J) or call Chicago's business law firm at (312) 236-8110 for effective, affordable legal solutions for all your business needs.

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