Business Law

Chicago Metropolitan Area Business Law Attorneys

In our business law practice at Simon, Lapidos & Uhler, LLC, our goal is to help our clients establish and expand their businesses. We assist them at all stages of the business growth cycle, including, startup, the growth and acquisition phase, and the sale or transition of the business to the next generation.

We advise family business owners and every corporate form in all aspects of business law, including:

Business Formation — Assistance is provided in the selection of the appropriate legal entity that the business will operate under, including sub-chapter S corporations, sub-chapter C corporations, partnerships, or limited liability companies (LLCs). We also advise on shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and other corporate governance matters.

Compliance — We aid in the filing of all reports required by the Illinois Secretary of State, and counsel clients on licensing and other compliance matters.

Business Counsel and Planning — Our attorneys offer in-depth analysis of potential business and legal risks, and educate clients on the implementation of certain risk avoidance strategies.

Business Operations — We provide zealous advocacy during business contract negotiation, and are skilled in drafting, and/or reviewing any such contracts. We also draft employment agreements, non-compete agreements, licensing agreements, and others.

Business Growth — Advice concerning business acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures is readily available to all of our clients. We also provide representation in commercial real estate lease and purchase matters.

Fostering Productive, Long-Term Relationships

At Simon, Lapidos & Uhler, LLC, our lawyers have many long-term relationships with clients, which in some case extend across many years and multiple generations. It is these close relationships, which form the foundation of our success in our business law practice. We stay in close contact with our clients, and encourage them to call whenever a matter arises that may require our attention.

A small business sale or purchase, while simple enough, may nevertheless have far-reaching implications for the business. In these scenarios, our extensive experience and objective viewpoint can be of great benefit to our clients.

For a consultation with Simon, Lapidos & Uhler, LLC, please call 847-329-7878 or contact us online. Our firm advises clients throughout the greater Chicago area, including the Northwest suburbs and the North Shore.

Our offices are conveniently located in Skokie, Illinois, near the intersection of I-94 and Old Orchard Road, just east of Old Orchard Shopping Center. We are available for appointments during business hours, and evenings and weekends by special arrangement.