Legal Services For Business
Shaw Legal Services, Ltd. is a full service firm for businesses. We have the litigation background to defend you and your business, as well as seek relief and protection that your business may need from others.Our clientele includes start-ups, mom and pop shops, medium businesses, franchises, and Fortune 500 companies. We have represented businesses and persons of various backgrounds and needs, including but not limited to: professionals, construction companies, suppliers, restaurateurs, real estate companies, yoga studios, spas, hair salons, accountants, lawyers, doctors, parking companies, internet and technology companies, manufacturers, international shipment companies, and others.
Our expertise includes complex commercial litigation in both state and federal court, debt collection, 1031 exchanges, zoning issues, employment issues, commercial leases, business negotiations, licensing, shipping and admiralty law, and more.
We also are able to help you create a business entity that best serves your business and asset protection needs. Some of our set fee work includes the following:
Incorporation:
This is a common business entity, whereby we create for you a business registered with the State of Illinois as a corporation. Our service includes preparing an S Chapter Election, should your company qualify for this IRS classification. We will also obtain your Employer Identification Number (EIN).Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Series LLC:
LLC’s are another popular business entity. Its popularity lies in its superior asset protection as well as its treatment as a partnership/sole proprietorship for IRS tax reporting purposes. We are also skilled in creating a Series LLC, which is similar to a parent and subsidiary corporation, which is an entity that may be most appealing to persons who own multiple real properties.Our attorneys will meet with you to determine what is the best structure for you, your business, and your partners. We have experience in drafting and reviewing contracts, employment manuals, asset purchase agreements, leases, non-compete clauses, non-disclosure agreements, employment contracts, and other business documents.