Business Litigation and Transactions

Trusted business allies in Illinois
If you are planning to start your own business in Illinois, or if you want to expand your current business, an experienced and knowledgeable business law attorney can help expedite the process and ensure your success. As a Chicago area law firm, we have been at the heart of many world business and financial matters, handling complex business litigation, including contract, business tort, fiduciary duty, construction, antitrust and intellectual property rights actions. We have been tapped by major corporations on numerous occasions to take on important commercial disputes including complicated contract litigation. The DeWald Law Group assists individuals and businesses of all sizes with a full range of legal services, including:

  • Commercial and Civil Litigation
  • Business Formation and Advice
  • Due Diligence
  • Financial Investment Counseling
  • Contract Review and Development
  • Breach of Contract and Fraud
  • Buy and Sell Agreements
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Landlord/Tenant Disputes

Our Pragmatic Approach to Litigation

In addition to our years of experience, our clients benefit from the practical way we address litigation. Simply put, our goal is to help them avoid costly, protracted lawsuits. We believe that our clients are best served when we work together to marshal the right resources at the right time for the right reasons. Every case is placed under the careful direction of the senior partner who ensures that each task is staffed at the appropriate level.  We also recognize the enormous value of technology in litigation. We routinely use the most advanced techniques to assist us in handling litigation, often in ways most other firms have not even considered. In a profession where access to information can make all the difference, we believe our clients deserve every possible advantage.

With more than 35 years of industry experience, we are well prepared to handle business legal issue of any size or complexity. We always try to resolve issues through negotiation, but if litigation becomes necessary, we work tirelessly to defend your rights in court and provide the best possible results for your case.

Realizing your business dreams
A focus of our firm is helping clients start their own businesses. We review your business plans and advise on issues involved in business formation and maintenance,  including potential liability, corporate entity formation and tax structures. Once your business has been established, we continue to help it grow by advising on insurance coverage, investment strategies and corporate compliance issues. We also look after your best interests by finding strategies to limit your personal liability and increase your bottom line.

Helping business owners move forward
We work closely with business owners to ensure businesses run smoothly. We often negotiate and draft contracts and buy-and-sell agreements, assist with corporate compliance measures and tax filing, and represent businesses in shareholder disputes and commercial litigation cases. Our business attorneys are seasoned negotiators and litigators, and know how to best represent your financial interests, successfully resolving your issues in the boardroom or the courtroom.

Protect your business today.
The DeWald Law Group has the ability and experience to help your business succeed. Call the DeWald Law Group today at 847-437-1246 for a free initial phone conversation or contact us online.