Experienced Business Formation Lawyer in Chicago
At DeVries & Associates, we help turn ideas into businesses. Forming a new business requires more than selecting the proper entity structure and filing paperwork with the state of Illinois. We help clients create effective business models, design appropriate reward mechanisms and risk allocations, and structure decision making processes. We also help our clients clarify and document important expectations among parties to create productive business relationships and minimize the likelihood of future disputes.
Come to the law offices of DeVries and Associates in Chicago, Illinois to discuss your legal concerns related your new venture. We provide effective advice to help business people launch their new ventures.
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Attorney Laurence J. DeVries has more than 20 years of experience handling a wide range of business and corporate law matters. Building on this experience, he is able to effectively advise clients at all stages of business development.
Corporations ◊ Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) ◊ Partnerships
When you come to our offices, we will help you develop a strong foundation for your new venture. We will help you select the business entity that meets your needs and goals, whether that is a limited liability company (LLC), closely held corporation, partnership, joint venture or sole proprietorship. Each choice of entity has advantages and disadvantages. There is no one right choice for every startup. Many factors must be considered when a start-up company selects a business entity, including:
- Whether you want to seek outside financing or venture capital
- Whether you want to implement stock options as an employee incentive
- The tax consequences of each type of business entity
- How you want the company to be managed
However, entity selection is just a small part of what we will do for you. We will work with you to truly structure your business. This includes establishing the rights and responsibilities of business partners. By clearly outlining the roles each person will play in the business, we can help you avoid or minimize future conflicts. We will help you prepare and draft agreements that you will use throughout your business operations, such as customer contracts, supplier agreements and employment agreements.
Meeting the Challenges of Creating a Successful Start-up Company
Because of our extensive experience, we understand the challenges that new businesses are likely to face. We can help you negotiate these difficulties. The choices you make during the business formation process can have long-term consequences; choose carefully.
For any concerns related to the business formation process, or other business law matters, come to our offices to discuss your concerns. Contact us through e-mail or call us at 312-948-8129 to schedule a confidential consultation with experienced business lawyer Laurence J. DeVries.
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DeVries and Associates
900 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 7E
Chicago, IL 60607-3024
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