Business Law

BUSINESS LAW

Guiding your company through formation, expansion, and succession

In today's business environment, financial and legal issues are intertwined more than ever before. Whether you are an entrepreneur or own an established business, as your business evolves from formation to expansion to crafting an exit strategy, your legal needs change. Whether your business is small or large, every business needs effective legal representation. The business attorneys at Lavelle Law will guide you through your company's growth cycle, from beginning to end.

Our Services

Annual Compliance and Corporate Formalities
Business Litigation
Business Succession Planning
Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reports
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
Deferred and Incentive Compensation Plans
Director and Officer Representation
Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Franchise Law
Intellectual Property, Copyrights, Trademarks
International Trade Law
Mergers and Acquisitions
Negotiating and Documenting Business Transactions
Operating, Shareholder, and Buy-Sell Agreements
Restricted and Phantom Stock Plans
Startups, Formations, and Choice of Entity
Vendor-Supplier Agreements

OUR BUSINESS LAW TEAM

Theodore M. McGinn

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Steven A. Migala

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Jennifer B. Tee

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Lance C. Ziebell

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Brian I. Warens

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David G. O’Leary

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Brian J. Massimino

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Frank J. Portera

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Nataly Kaiser

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Meghan R. Hartnett

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Sarah J. Reusché

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Eso H. Akunne

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Joseph O. Upchurch

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Griffin J. Flais

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MaryAllison Mahacek

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Joshua S. Brill

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Cody A. Marshall

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Mitchell J. Parker

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Business Law Posts

Lavelle Law News and Events

Learn the complexities of Illinois commercial leases and avoid common pitfalls.

The Not So Simple Truth About Entering Into a Commercial Lease Agreement

By Lavelle Law • 29 Apr, 2024

Join us for this seminar as Lavelle Law attorneys Kelly Anderson and Chance Badertscher will unpack the complexities of Illinois commercial leases in order to prepare you for strong leasing relationships.

An essential part of a good contract is often overlooked. Learn about fee shifting provisions.

Fee Shifting Provisions in Contracts & Statutes

By Joseph O. Upchurch and MaryAllison Mahacek • 23 Apr, 2024

Between the state of Illinois and federal courts, there are well over 200 statutes that deal with fee shifting provisions. They lay out ways in which legal fees may become the responsibility of one party in a lawsuit. In this video, Lavelle Law Associates Jodie Upchurch and MaryAllison Mahacek discuss ways that these provisions should be included in contracts and how they can be used advantageously.

Watch this video if you are considering setting up a medical spa in Illinois.

Legal Considerations for Owning and Operating a Medical Spa in Illinois

By Eso H. Akunne • 12 Apr, 2024

Businesses classified as medical spas have a variety of special considerations that must be adhered to in the state of Illinois. In this video, Lavelle Law attorney Eso Akunne discusses critical issues that must be met to operate with state laws. If you are interested in getting involved in this rapidly growing industry be sure to watch this video.