Commercial & Corporate Law

McCarthy Duffy LLP provides extensive experience in all aspects of sophisticated commercial undertakings. A majority of the firm's client base is made up of small corporations, LLC's, not-for-profit corporations, limited and general partnerships, and joint ventures from throughout the Chicago area. The firm serves as a virtual in-house counsel to business clients, working closely with them in proactive planning, legal guidance and resolution of disputes. The firm is readily familiar with covenants not to compete and shareholder dispute litigation.

Clients can meet with McCarthy Duffy lawyers in one of four law offices, located in the downtown Chicago Loop, Palos Park and Skokie. A few examples of common services include:

• Business formation for corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships
• Litigation & Appeals: breach of contract, non compete agreement disputes, etc.
• Corporate mergers
• Asset and stock acquisitions
• Divestitures
• Liquidations
• Reorganizations
• General business matters

In all services on behalf of businesses, McCarthy Duffy LLP lawyers focus on cost-effectiveness. The firm recognizes that legal representation is a business expense and that every prospective action must undergo a thorough cost-benefit analysis before proceeding.

The law firm now known as McCarthy Duffy LLP epitomizes stability and consistency having served the Chicago area continuously since 1886. Several of the business lawyers have spent their entire careers with the firm and five attorneys have 30 or more years of service.

Contact the Firm

To discuss the legal needs of your business with an experienced lawyer, call McCarthy Duffy LLP at 312-726-0355. You can also to email the firm through this Web site's contact page. Initial consultations for new clients are free of charge.