Business and Corporate Law

Business Lawyers, Rockford, Illinois

“THE LAW FIRM FOR BUSINESS”

As operators of a small business, our Rockford, Illinois, attorneys understand the concerns of our business clients Business owners are busy, and they know that time is money in the business world. We pride ourselves on our responsiveness to business clients. We offer high quality, cost-effective, efficient, timely legal services, and representation designed to help our clients succeed. To learn more about our legal services for businesses, contact us at Howard, Hardyman & Worden to discuss your legal needs.

Our clients, who are contractors, banks, non-profits, professional service groups, manufacturers, technology firms, retailers, local units of government and real estate developers, receive sound business guidance and advice from our knowledgeable attorneys. We represent them in matters such as:

• Business Startup. From selecting the appropriate business entity (i.e. partnership, corporation, Limited Liability Company, limited liability partnership or joint venture) and income tax status to determining the amount and type of insurance coverage, our attorneys know what to do to get a business going. We prepare and file organizational paperwork with the Illinois Secretary of State, Internal Revenue Service, Illinois Department of Revenue and other state agencies. Our attorneys draft corporate minutes, by-laws, employment agreements, buy-sell agreements, partnership agreements, and operating agreements tailored to the client’s individual needs. We help businesses structure leases or real estate purchases they need to get started. Our lawyers also assist with the development of businesses plans and help clients secure financing.
• On-going Business operations. We help established businesses deal with daily operations. We review and negotiate contracts, help with the purchase or lease of major assets and real estate, and represent them in state or bankruptcy court in collection matters. We also help with short and long-term planning, annual meetings, and the resolution of shareholder disputes. We advise on employment matters, helping develop policies and procedures that are in compliance with the law.
• Business Sale/Purchase, Succession, and Dissolution. We help business owners sell or purchase a business, dissolve a partnership, or plan for the turnover of the business by the next generation. Through business succession planning our attorneys can help business owners keep the business in the family and continue its success after they are gone.

Our attorneys have the background and experience to help any business succeed. Jeff Hardyman has a degree in finance and has personally owned and acted as the chief financial officer of several businesses over the years. He share our business clients’ concerns and goals. We also share our clients’ sense of urgency and the need to resolve common and complex business issues effectively and cost-efficiently.

As a small firm, we can provide this level of energetic responsiveness. We also offer direct contact with the attorney with whom you will be working. When you establish a business relationship with our law firm, we are there for the long-term. Contact our Rockford, Illinois, law firm to learn how we can help your business succeed. Call Howard, Hardyman & Worden, the “Law Firm For Business”.