Effective Business Lawyer in Orland Park, Illinois

Understanding the needs of your business

Businesses continually face new challenges in the marketplace. With 37 years of experience, Richard E. Burke LLC is committed to helping your Illinois business succeed by providing strategic advice, thorough transactional work and skilled litigation services. We are ready to partner with your business and provide ongoing support throughout the life cycle of your business.

Richard E. Burke LLC safeguards the interests of its clients. We can help you select the form of business that best suits your needs. We can also explain tax implications, review terms of a lease, sign an important deal, settle a contract dispute, surmount regulatory hurdles and add new employees. We are there for you from formation to merger, sale or dissolution — and at every step in between.

Carefully drafted contracts

At Richard E. Burke LLC, we draft strong contracts with the goal of preventing problems in the future. We thoroughly review existing contracts to find potential problems. It is our goal to reduce the potential for your business to be sued.

Handling your business matters with confidence

Richard E. Burke LLC provides solid, dependable representation. We can assist you with the following matters:

  • Drafting, review and negotiation of contracts and agreements, including:
    • Operating agreements
    • Corporate governance
    • By-laws
    • Partnership agreements
    • Shareholders agreements
    • Confidentiality agreements
    • Non-compete agreements
    • Buy-sell agreements
    • Leases
  • Business expansion
  • Business entity selection
    • Corporation
    • Limited liability company (LLC)
    • Partnership
    • Family-owned or closely-held company
  • Employment matters
  • Franchising
  • Joint ventures
  • Succession planning
  • Real estate matters
  • Trade secrets
  • Trademarks
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial litigation

When your business needs strong legal advocacy

When a lawsuit cannot be prevented or resolved through negotiation, mediation or arbitration, Richard E. Burke LLC is ready to represent you in all state and federal courts. We spend time with each client, making sure you understand the legal processes involved. We keep you updated during all phases of a business dispute or lawsuit, offering sound advice to reduce any negative impact the lawsuit may have on your business.

Richard E. Burke LLC assists with various types of business litigation cases, including:

  • Breach of contract
  • Real estate litigation
  • Employment litigation
  • Partnership disputes
  • Trust disputes
  • Investor disputes
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Business dissolution
  • Construction litigation

Protecting your business in Orland Park, Illinois

For experienced assistance with all your business law matters, call Richard E. Burke LLC at 708.460.4000 or email us to schedule a free initial consultation today.