Kane County Corporate General Counsel Lawyers

Attorneys for General Counsel Services and Corporate Liability and Strategy in South Elgin, IL

Businesses are likely to encounter a variety of legal concerns as they operate. In many cases, businesses may determine that retaining in-house counsel is not a cost-effective option. Even if a business has a dedicated legal staff, circumstances may create an unmanageable workload of legal concerns. Understanding how to meet these legal needs is not always easy, but it is important to take the proper steps to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

One potential solution is to contract with an experienced outside source of legal assistance. The attorneys at Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C. assist businesses and corporations with matters that involve general counsel, transactional oversight, and contract implementation, as well as corporate compliance and liability matters. We can provide the guidance needed to address and resolve legal concerns effectively. With our experience in business law and our dedication to working closely with our clients and understanding their legal needs, we can provide the ongoing support they require.

General Legal Counsel Services

Throughout our multiple decades of practice, we have built up a high level of experience in a broad range of legal matters. We have assisted organizations in all segments and industries, including manufacturing, insurance, banking, energy, healthcare, information technology, transportation, and more. Our general counsel offerings entail:

• Advising on business entity formation based on the specific goals and characteristics of an organization
• Conducting due diligence for transactions involved with financing and lending, as well as drafting, revising, and negotiating contracts
• Establishing legally sound agreements with suppliers, vendors, distributors, and strategic partners
• Handling employment-related concerns such as employment and independent contractor contracts, as well as confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Overseeing critical intellectual property concerns, including copyrights, patents, and trademarks.
• Assisting with internal auditing and compliance related to industry-specific regulations and current environmental guidelines
• Managing commercial real estate transactions and lease agreements for office space, industrial facilities, retail stores, and commercial developments
• Planning for business succession to ensure that ownership and control can be transferred to successors correctly
• Collaborating among internal departments, including accounting, finance, operations, HR, etc.
• Providing guidance on tax law and helping clients understand the future tax consequences associated with potential business transactions

We can provide the legal help needed throughout a business's entire lifecycle. When a person or partners are starting a new business, we can make sure the business entity is structured correctly while putting partnership agreements and other agreements in place. We can assist with corporate restructuring or mergers and acquisitions, and we can help clients address ongoing concerns as they develop strategies for success.

Corporate Liability and Strategy

Forming and conducting business as a corporate entity can help ensure that the stakeholders associated with the organization will be shielded from personal liability for the business's debts. We can provide assistance in forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC), which is a structure that shares aspects of both a corporation and sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Our lawyers can help business owners and partners take proactive steps to avoid liability by managing risks and protecting against litigation. We can identify potential risks and provide guidance on risk management while also executing legal strategies that will boost ROI. By building strategic agreements that are mutually beneficial, we can help a business encourage investments from investors. We can also help develop ongoing strategies that will help owners and partners achieve their business goals.

Contact Our South Elgin General Business Counsel Lawyers

By developing a relationship with the team at Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., you can make sure your company will benefit from having steadfast general counsel that will focus on your unique business needs and help you address potential challenges. Having a skilled business lawyer on contract can help ensure that you will be able to limit your liability and receive the benefits of strategic planning. We encourage you to contact our Kane County general counsel attorneys at 847-695-2400 for a free consultation to discuss how we can put our experience to work on your behalf.