Chicago Small Business Attorneys

Business Law Group believes in small businesses as the drivers of our economy and will do everything within its power to make sure they succeed. The legal considerations for a small business can be overwhelming, from its formation to everyday operations to planning for the future. That’s where we come in. As “The Chicago Business Lawyers®”, we assist our clients in the greater Chicago area small businesses with legal support for a variety of needs. From the earliest stages of a start-up to more established companies, our skilled attorneys are here to offer legal advice and support to protect your business through all phases of its development.

About Us

Business Law Group was founded by the highly regarded Attorney Ryan Van Osdol, who has been recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2012 to 2020. With high-quality, cost-effective, and personalized legal services, our firm customizes services for small businesses to deal with the issues of business owners concerning the protection of their interests and the growth of their business. We directly work with each of our clients, first seeking to understand their unique issues and goals so that we can begin to provide tailored legal solutions to address the immediate concerns but also to help with long-term objectives. Whether it is business formation, contracts, employment law, or compliance issues, we are here to provide you with the ability to navigate these legal landscapes with confidence and clarity.

How We Work

Our approach to small business law is proactive and personalized. We understand that no two businesses are alike, so we take the time to get to know you and understand your particular needs and challenges. Our focus is on helping you see what’s coming and dealing with possible legal risks before they turn into expensive problems. We want to become your trusted business partner and help you stay focused on what you do best: running and growing your business. With this in mind, our General Counsel Package is designed for those of our clients who are in constant need of legal guidance and support. This flexible solution ensures that you get the legal help you need without the uncertainty of fluctuating legal fees.

Small Business Law Services

The running of a small business encompasses numerous legal responsibilities. Having the right legal advice helps to keep your business both compliant and protected. At Business Law Group, we handle all kinds of legal issues that affect small business owners. Our services are designed to help you work through the intricacies of business law while at the same time protecting your interests and promoting the growth of your business.

Business Formation

The kind of legal structure one chooses for a business is the main choice in the formation of a prosperous business. Be it creating an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, or partnership, decisions made at the very beginning affect the business for a very long time. Offsetting this, at Business Law Group, we advise small business owners on appropriate entity structures, taking into consideration the business objectives, tax considerations, and risk profile. We prepare and submit, on your behalf, all documents to be filed with the Illinois Secretary of State, draft formation agreements, and ensure that your business is in compliance with state and federal laws. All this is done towards one simple goal: to provide you with a solid legal foundation from which to launch your business.

Contracts And Agreements

Contracts can protect your business from expensive, time-consuming litigation and blurred lines in vendor, partner, and client relationships. At Business Law Group, we assist small businesses in the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of contracts covering all aspects of your business, from service agreements and vendor contracts to employment and partnership agreements. We will tailor your contracts to best suit your business needs, ensuring maximum protection of your interests and significantly reducing the potential for legal disputes in the future.

Employment Law Compliance

As a small businessperson, you are liable to comply with various employment laws that range from wage and hour regulations to anti-discrimination laws. It can be really tough to master the requirements under these laws, more so for those small businesses without an HR department. At Business Law Group, we advise businesses on compliance with the constantly evolving landscape of employment law, from drafting an employee handbook to formulating and implementing hiring and termination policies, as well as ensuring your business maintains compliance with state and federal labor laws. Our key objective is to guide you toward a positive workplace environment while reducing the possibility of legal problems originating from employees.

Protection Of Intellectual Property

Whether it is a trademark, copyright, or trade secret, your intellectual property could be the most valuable asset of your business enterprise. The protection of intellectual property is very important for your business to remain competitive and grow without the risks of infringement. Our office at Business Law Group, helps small businesses secure and protect their intellectual property rights. We can assist you in registering trademarks, copyrights, and patents, as well as draft nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements designed to protect your proprietary information. In this way, protecting your intellectual property helps ensure that your business will continue to innovate and thrive.

Commercial Leases And Real Estate

Negotiating a commercial lease or buying real estate can be one of the biggest financial decisions your business will ever make. At Business Law Group, we represent small business owners with respect to commercial leasing and real estate transactions. Whether you are negotiating the terms of a lease, buying commercial property, or working through the resolution of a real estate dispute, we will provide you with legal advice that will protect your financial interests. We ensure that the lease or purchase agreement is fair to you and legally enforceable, as well as consistent with the goals of your business.

Business Financing And Funding

When growing a small business, getting the right financing is very important, but it may involve formidable legal complications. At Business Law Group, we can help small business owners master the legal issues surrounding obtaining loans, venture capital, and private equity funding. We draft loan agreements, negotiate the terms and conditions of the financing, and ensure that your financial transactions are legally sound. We work to your satisfaction to ensure that you get the capital to grow your business while at the same time protecting your financial interests.

Regulatory Compliance

State and federal compliance is very important, and so are industry-specific compliances, not only to avoid monetary penalties but also to ensure that your business will be allowed to operate without disruptions from the law. At Business Law Group, we can help small businesses stay in compliance with all applicable regulations, ranging from licensing and permits to tax compliance. We will work with you to ensure your business satisfies any ongoing regulatory compliance obligations, shielding you from costly fines or legal actions that might disrupt your ability to operate.

Dispute Resolution

Disputes are part and parcel of any business, but they do not have to lead to litigation, which is always costly. Business Law Group provides dispute resolution services that help small business owners resolve disputes efficiently and fairly. Whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation, we ensure protection for our clients to get the best possible outcome for their business. We represent clients in a myriad of business disputes, including contract disputes and partnership disagreements, as well as employment-related conflicts.

Succession Planning

Long-term business success requires planning for your business’s future. Business Law Group will help the small business owner attain succession-planning goals, including family business transfers, management buyouts, and estate planning for business continuation. We will be there to help you design an ownership transition plan that is smooth and runs under the protection of your long-lived business legacy for generations to come.

Mergers And Acquisitions

Mergers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses are very complicated legal transactions that need careful planning and execution. Through Business Law Group, we offer legal representation to small businesses entering into mergers, acquisitions, and sales. We will help structure these transactions to reach your strategic objectives. Negotiations, due diligence, and drafting agreements are only a few of the areas in which we can help you manage these important, legally sophisticated transactions.

Tax Planning And Strategy

Effective tax planning is key to ensuring that your business extracts the maximum amount of profits while keeping its associated taxes to a minimum. At Business Law Group, we assist small business owners with planning and strategizing about their taxes in accordance with the changing state and federal tax laws. We will work with you to develop strategies that can minimize your tax liability subject to compliance with all applicable regulations.

Contact Our Chicago Small Business Lawyers For Exceptional Legal Service

Business Law Group is committed to the success of small business owners by offering professional, strategic legal services. Whether it be business entity formation, drafting and negotiating contracts, compliance with employment law, or succession planning, our accomplished lawyers are available to assist you every step of the way. Contact our Chicago small business attorneys at Business Law Group by calling 224-353-6498 to receive your free consultation. Let us help you create a stable legal bedrock for the prosperous future of your business.