Corporate Law
Our Corporate Practice
From corporate governance to complex litigation, mergers & acquisitions to shareholders rights, your company needs an experienced, trusted advisor. Whether you are an entrepreneur or managing a global corporation, our attorneys are here to help.
Some corporate law services include:
Complex commercial litigation
Mergers & acquisitions
Shareholder agreements & disputes
Corporate governance
Regulatory compliance
Corporate Formalities to Keep Umbrella Liability
Most business clients do business under the umbrella of personal protection. If you keep your corporate books and records in compliance with Illinois law, then you also keep that shield of protection.
The corporate formalities consist of paying annual fees to the Illinois Secretary of State, maintaining your Minute Book, holding annual meetings of the Shareholders and Board of Directors, and placing minutes of each meeting in the Corporate Minute Book.
If you fail with compliance in any of the above, you may lose your shield of protection from personal liability. You should never, ever sign any document with only your own personal name. You must sign in a corporate manner, or you can be sued personally. We counsel clients in the above matters.
For a free consultation, please call (312) 236-5582. Ask for Burton A. Brown
