Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese. You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand. You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.
The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
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Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs. Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible. It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.
Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.
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The landscape of business law is both broad and intricate, covering everything from the initial setup of your company to the fine print in your contracts. Our Illinois business attorneys are here to guide you through each step, ensuring your business not only complies with the law but thrives under its protection.
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Imagine a local tech startup in Bloomington, poised for rapid growth but facing critical legal hurdles. The founders, while technologically savvy, were navigating uncharted legal waters when it came to securing their intellectual property and establishing robust employment contracts. Enter our team of Illinois business attorneys.
From the outset, we worked closely with the startup to understand their technology, ambitions, and concerns. Our first order of business was to secure their intellectual property rights, ensuring that their innovations were protected from potential infringement. Next, we turned our attention to drafting comprehensive employment agreements and non-compete clauses that supported their growth while protecting their core assets.
As the startup prepared to scale, we facilitated a series of funding rounds, meticulously reviewing and negotiating investment agreements to ensure favorable terms for our client. The culmination of our efforts was a strategic partnership agreement that catapulted the startup into the national spotlight, all while safeguarding their interests at every turn.
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team. Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys. Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us. They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates. We are here to help!
A contract is unenforceable when there is evidence of lack of capacity, coercion, undue influence, misrepresentation/nondisclosure, unconscionability, violation of public policy, or impossibility. What makes an Illinois contract unenforceable emerges in legal disputes where the validity of an agreement is contested.
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Once signed, the parties involved are considered legally bound to the contract terms, but you may still have 3 to 5 days to back out of a contract. We will explain the general rule that contracts are effective when signed, and discuss some exceptions, such as contracts that are subject to the FTC’s three-day cooling off period, contracts of particular types for which state statute creates a right to revoke, and situations surrounding the signing of the contract that may lead to a valid defense.
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