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Business Organization & Transactions

Business Organization & Transactions

Illinois Corporate Lawyers

At RIFFNER • BARBER, LLC, our commercial law practice assists small business owners and large, publicly held corporations in organizational and transactional matters. We advise new companies on the advantages of various business formations. Our skilled corporate lawyers also draft and review contracts and provide legal counsel in all types of business transactions.

If you interested in establishing an Illinois business, contact an experienced Illinois corporate lawyer.

Illinois business formation

At RIFFNER • BARBER, LLC, we help investors establish effective business organizations in accordance with Illinois state law. Our commercial law attorneys advise clients on the various formations allowed by the Secretary of State including:

  • Limited liability partnerships (LLP)
  • Limited liability corporations (LLC)
  • C-Corps
  • S-Corp
  • Non-profit corporations

Often, the first step in business formation is drafting pre-incorporation agreements including shareholder agreements among company partners. When these documents are established, our northwest suburban lawyers assist in the development of corporate bylaws, employee handbooks, and other formation documents required by the state.

Transactions

Our attorneys assist Illinois businesses in all types of corporate transactions. We draft and review contracts and advise on the implementation of commercial agreements. We help large and small businesses in matters involving:

  • Asset purchase agreements – stock purchase agreements, phantom stock agreements
  • Employee agreements – including covenants not to compete
  • Commercial real estate agreements
  • Trade name and trademark registration

At RIFFNER • BARBER, LLC, we advise large and small businesses on effective organization and transactions. If you need effective legal guidance in a commercial law transaction, call our Schaumburg, IL law office. Contact a skilled Illinois business lawyer.

Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, the attorneys at RIFFNER • BARBER, LLC represent clients throughout the Chicagoland Area, including Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, McHenry County, Kane County and the cities of Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Chicago, Elgin, Waukegan, Buffalo Grove, Palatine, Woodstock, Wheaton and Geneva. We also represent clients in other communities within the West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs, North Suburbs and in Northwest Chicago.