Lawyer for Business Matters, Employment Contracts, and Litigation in Cook County, IL

For many people, owning a successful business is a crucial component of the American dream. It is exciting to be able to spend the time, money, and effort to build a thriving enterprise and earn an income doing what you love. However, your business is likely to encounter a variety of legal issues as it operates, and if these are not addressed correctly, they could have a significant impact on your bottom line. By working with a skilled business law attorney, you can be prepared to address these concerns and ensure that your company can continue to operate successfully for years to come.

At Shakfeh Law LLC, we have more than 10 years of experience, and we can help you identify and resolve the legal issues facing your business. Attorney Danya Shakfeh is a business owner herself, and she is prepared to work closely with you to meet your needs and build a winning business strategy.

Business Law Concerns

There are multiple types of legal issues that can affect a business, and addressing them quickly, correctly, and efficiently is critical for your company’s future. We assist with a wide variety of business law matters, including:

• Corporate formation – Whether you are initially starting a business or need to establish a formal business structure, we can help you determine the best option, and we will work with you to complete the requirements for creating a corporation, limited liability company (LLC), or limited liability partnership (LLP).
• Contracts – We can help you draft, negotiate, and review the contracts you make with other people or businesses, ensuring that your rights will be protected and that the contracts are enforceable.
• Mergers and acquisitions – If you are acquiring or merging with another business, we can help you perform due diligence, address corporate governance, and resolve other issues that may affect the operations and profitability of the new company.
• General counsel – We can build an ongoing relationship with your company, help you address the legal issues that arise over the course of doing business, and work with you to build a successful business strategy.
• Franchising – If you are a franchisor or a franchisee, we can review your franchise disclosure documents and ensure that your franchise agreement will protect your rights and meet your needs.
• Business disputes – We can work with your business to resolve internal and external legal disputes. If a partner or owner will be leaving the company, we can help you complete a “business divorce.”
• Restraining  – If another person or business is taking actions that cause financial harm to your company, we can help you take legal action to stop this activity.