Corporate Law & Commercial Litigation Practice
Legal Counsel for Your Operations and Risk Management
Every type of business will need business law advice at one point or another. From vendor relationships to regulatory compliance, employment matters, tax and payroll issues, the day-to-day operation of your business presents a myriad of challenges. Whether a small business or multi-location corporation, your company needs easy access to legal advice to deal with those challenges and issues in a timely manner.
Fueled by a commitment to deliver highly responsive and cost-effective legal counsel to each and every client, McKenna Storer’s business law and commercial litigation attorneys get to know your business at the deepest level so they can understand how you operate and what you need to be successful. Our attorneys work closely with your team offering a customized, practical approach to running your business and achieving strategic objectives in a cost-effective, risk-averse manner.
Creating and running a profitable business in the highly-complex and fast-paced global economy involves strategic financial and legal planning. Our experienced attorneys offer valuable counsel and business legal advice to minimize your risks, control costs and maximize productivity.
Having worked with start-ups of all sizes in diverse industries brings a unique perspective to resolving or mitigating business issues. We have a unique understanding of small business law and the challenges that you may face in the future. You can rely on the business legal advice from our team to protect your interests in all transactions from drafting employee contracts, vendor agreements to complex merger and acquisition transactions. Take advantage of the depth of experience, comprehensive analysis and creative solutions implemented by our business law team.
Business Law & Commercial Litigation Services: Your On-Demand Legal Counsel
As you navigate your way through the complexities of business and legal issues, the vulnerability to compliance and litigation risks can be an ongoing cause for concern. For decades, McKenna Storer has provided cost-effective business legal advice to small and medium sized companies that do not have in-house counsel and seek outside general counsel to support their own team. You can consult us about all types of issues from vendor relationships, to employment issues, business strategic planning, regulatory compliance, tax and payroll issues and other challenges that arise in the day-to-day workings of a company. We also advise and handle documentation for clients on mergers and acquisitions as well as dissolution of partnerships, corporations and other organizations.
With a combination of business law experience and knowledge about trends, developments and policy changes in the commercial sector, we craft effective legal strategies to protect and defend your enterprise. Our attorneys align sound legal advice with your objectives to help achieve the most productive results with minimal risk.
Entity Structuring
Help you select the right business structure to minimize risk and liability
Commercial Agreements
Protect your interests when drafting and negotiating business agreements
Global Project Management
Devise proactive strategies to enhance growth and reduce risk
Licensing Agreements
Draft and negotiate licensing agreements (including patents, trade marks, copyrights, processes, branding and know-how) to optimize your benefits
Intellectual Property Transactions
Assistance with IP protection strategies; preparation of licensing agreements, copyright and trademark registration and protection of trade secrets
Standard Operating Procedures
Create processes and implement best practices to maximize efficiency and regulatory compliance
Employment and Benefits Risk
Draft and review employment policies, procedures and contracts to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws
Commercial Litigation
Provide strong representation for plaintiffs and defendants, and manage all aspects of the commercial litigation process
Small Business
Provide cost-effective counsel to start-ups and small businesses, helping to keep your operations running smoothly
As a McKenna Storer client, you will receive:
- High-level expertise of a large commercial litigation and corporate law firm
- Plus, the cost-efficiencies and personalized attention of in-house legal counsel from outside counsel
Your business will have a team of dedicated attorneys working closely with you on a day-to-day business, identifying risks and recommending strategic initiatives to advance your business goals. A client-centered, transparent and honest approach puts your needs first. With a mission to save you time and money, we examine the potential costs and benefits of every action and its consequence; leaving nothing to chance. Let our experienced business law attorneys manage your legal landscape so that you can focus on running a successful business.
Call McKenna Storer at 312-558-3900 (Chicago) or 815-334-9690 (Woodstock) for a consultation or to learn more about our business formation and other business law services.