Business Law and Commercial Litigation
Gentleman Law helps companies with business issues including business litigation, commercial litigation, & corporate Dispute cases. Contact us for help.
Chicago Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney
If you are going into business, whether it’s for the first time or as a seasoned professional, there are some things you’ll probably need help with along the way. We have experience with all facets of the law as it relates to business and corporate entities, and we are happy to help you establish and grow a thriving business.
Our Practice Areas Include:
- Breach of Contract
- Business Formation
- Commercial Collections
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Claims
- Contract Drafting / Review
- Contract Law
- Fraud
- General Business Litigation
- IT Litigation
- Non-Disclosure / Non-Compete Agreements
- Representation for Clients Out of State
- Surety Bond Indemnity Defense
- Trademark
- Unfair Business Practices
- Unfair Competition
Setting up your business
One of the most important choices you will make involves the formation of your business entity. Whether you want to operate as a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a traditional corporation, an LLC, an S-Corp, or even take a hybrid approach, we have the skills and expertise to get it done for you.
As you are probably aware, the form that your entity takes will have significant impacts upon tax issues, personal and corporate liability issues, and other items. To this end, it is important that you understand the complexities of each entity and how they interact with the specifics of your situation.
Once you understand the workings of the various entities and you have determined which one is best for you, we are happy to assist you in actually creating the entity. Depending on which form your business will take, there are a number of statutory and regulatory requirements that should be met. We can create and file the appropriate documents with the appropriate governmental authorities to ensure that your business creation goes smoothly and is accomplished in a minimal amount of time.
Operating your business
Once your business is created and ready to begin operations, you will likely need assistance in handling some of the other requirements to keep it running. For example, you will need a proper operating agreement (in some cases), bylaws, and so on.
While some of these documents may not be required in order for the business to begin operations they are nevertheless important pieces of the corporate framework and should be completed quickly and without mistake. That’s where we come in. We have years of experience in the area of business law and are able to confidently navigate you through the sometimes complicated maze of requirements and regulations. Contact us today for your business law needs and let us help you get your business ready to go.
Commercial litigation
A successful business will involve many moving parts and, over time, it is almost inevitable that you will encounter situations where you may need to rely on the assistance of seasoned legal counsel.
Just a few of the issues that you may face at one point or another during the lifetime of your business are:
- Breach of Contract
- Business Disputes
- Business Fraud / Common Types of Business Fraud
- Commercial Real Estate Disputes
- Family Business Disputes
- Limited Liability Company Disputes
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Partnership Disputes
- Shareholders Disputes
At first glance these matters may appear quite formidable, but rest assured that we are more than ready to handle these, and other, matters before they become significant problems to your business. With a solid background in commercial litigation and years of experience practicing in the arena, we are confident that we can quickly and efficiently address any commercial litigation issues that you are facing.
The importance of competent and seasoned counsel
While we understand the importance of saving money, we would like to take this moment to point out that—especially in the complex world of commercial litigation—it is a good idea to make sure that the attorney you hire knows what he or she is doing and is able to point to a solid track record of success in the area of law you are hiring him or her for.
Commercial litigation can be extremely complicated and fact-intensive in its outcome. To this end, you need an attorney that knows what he or she is doing and—as with many other areas in life—the best way to ensure that you have the right attorney for the job is by checking his or her experience. The best place to learn commercial litigation is in the trenches, fighting in the courtroom, the boardroom, and everywhere in between.
We have the experience to back up our claim of being seasoned professionals. Take a look at our track record and you will see that we know how commercial litigation works, and we know the strategies and tactics to maximize your chances of victory.
Your business is running a company, and running it well. Our business is helping you to achieve your goals and protecting your company from broken contracts, dishonest or malicious actors, unfair competition, and other unethical or unfair situations.
We are here to help with all your business law and commercial litigation needs
Regardless of whether you run a sole-member LLC or a large multi-national corporation, we are here to help you address your needs and maximize the productivity of the business. Contact us today and let us help you with all of your commercial litigation needs.
Turn to an experienced Illinois attorney for reliable advice and steadfast guidance
Gentleman Law has been helping clients with business law, corporate and commercial litigation for more than 16 years. Call (312) 741-1039 or contact Gentleman Law online today to discuss your case, free of charge. The office is centrally located in the Loop near Daley Plaza just steps from the Cook County Courthouse and the federal courthouse. Spanish is spoken in the office for your convenience.
