You built your business from nothing. Now you need an attorney who understands that it's more than an asset—it's your livelihood, your legacy, and your future.
Restaurants, retail stores, contractors, and multi-generational enterprises
Medical, dental, law, accounting, and consulting practices
Multi-owner businesses with complex ownership structures
Rental properties, development projects, and commercial real estate
We engage forensic accountants who understand Illinois law on goodwill, owner compensation, and marital vs. non-marital appreciation. No paying for value that doesn't exist.
We structure settlements that don't require selling the business or disrupting operations. Buy-outs, offsets with other assets, and installment payments keep you running.
Business owner income is complex—we normalize owner compensation, address retained earnings, and ensure support reflects actual available income, not paper profits.
Sweat equity matters. We quantify each spouse's contribution and ensure appropriate credit without overvaluing informal roles.
Inherited business interests may be non-marital property, but commingling or marital effort can change that. We trace the characterization.
Legitimate discovery is required, but we protect trade secrets and confidential business information through protective orders.
Your partners' interests matter. We work within your operating agreements and minimize disruption to business relationships.
You've worked too hard to lose it all now. Let's discuss strategies to protect your company while achieving a fair resolution.