Chicago Business + Corporate Lawyers

Meyer Law helps Chicago businesses navigate the legal issues that arise as companies start, grow + evolve. From entrepreneurs launching a new venture to growing companies, mid-sized businesses + large corporations, our experienced business lawyers provide practical, responsive legal guidance designed around your goals.

Our Chicago lawyers advise clients on corporate matters, technology + commercial contracts, hiring + employment, trademarks + copyrights, mergers + acquisitions, fundraising + investment, privacy + data protection, entertainment + day-to-day legal needs.

Founded in Chicago in 2010, Meyer Law has deep roots in the city’s business + entrepreneurial community. We’ve worked with companies of all sizes + mentored thousands of businesses through incubators, accelerators + other entrepreneurial organizations.

Legal Services for Startups in Chicago

Starting a business involves a long list of decisions — from choosing the right entity + protecting your intellectual property to putting contracts in place, hiring a team + preparing for investment. Meyer Law helps Chicago startups build a strong legal foundation from the beginning.

Corporate + Entity Formation
Entity selection + formation, founder arrangements, operating agreements, equity + corporate governance.

Technology + Commercial Contracts
Customer agreements, SaaS agreements, vendor agreements, NDAs, Terms of Use + other business contracts.

Trademarks + Copyrights
Protect your brand, content + other intellectual property.

Hiring + Employment
Offer letters, employment + contractor agreements, confidentiality + IP protections, policies + day-to-day employment matters.

Fundraising + Investment
Get investment-ready + navigate friends-and-family, seed + later-stage financings.

Privacy + Data Protection
Privacy policies, data practices, DPAs + other privacy requirements.

Fixed-Fee Startup Packages
Practical packages designed around common startup legal needs.

General Counsel Support
Ongoing legal guidance as your business grows.

 

 

Launch your Chicago startup on a strong legal foundation with Meyer Law.

Legal Services for Small Businesses + Growing Companies in Chicago

As your business grows, contracts become more complex, teams expand + new opportunities bring new legal considerations. Meyer Law helps Chicago small businesses + growing companies strengthen their legal foundations, manage risk + get practical legal guidance without the overhead of building a full in-house legal team.

Corporate + Governance
Technology + Commercial Contracts
Hiring + Employment
Trademarks + Copyrights
Fundraising + Investment
Mergers + Acquisitions
Privacy + Data Protection
Fixed-Fee Packages
General Counsel Support

Get legal support designed to keep pace with your growing Chicago business.

Legal Services for Mid-Sized Businesses in Chicago

Mid-sized businesses need experienced legal support that can keep pace with increasingly complex operations, transactions + business relationships. Meyer Law works with Chicago leadership teams + internal stakeholders on both day-to-day legal matters and major strategic initiatives.

  • Complex commercial contract negotiations
  • Contract templates + playbooks
  • Corporate governance + restructuring
  • Mergers, acquisitions + due diligence
  • Hiring + employment matters
  • Privacy + data protection
  • Intellectual property + licensing
  • Strategic transactions + projects
  • General Counsel support
  • Overflow support for internal legal teams

Get experienced legal support designed for the needs of your mid-sized business.

Legal Services for Large Corporations + Fortune 500 Companies in Chicago

Even sophisticated in-house legal teams need additional bandwidth from time to time. Meyer Law works alongside legal departments at large corporations + Fortune 500 companies to provide experienced, flexible support when workloads increase, major transactions arise or strategic projects require additional resources.

  • Complex commercial contract negotiations
  • Domestic + international agreements
  • Mergers, acquisitions + due diligence
  • Contract templates + playbooks
  • Legal process improvements
  • Strategic projects + transactions
  • Overflow legal support
  • Flexible + alternative fee arrangements

Add experienced legal capacity when + where your team needs it.

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Looking for a Business Lawyer in Chicago?

Whether you have a specific legal issue, need ongoing legal support or aren’t sure where to start, meet with an experienced Meyer Law attorney to discuss your business, legal needs + priorities.

Every consultation includes a personalized Legal Roadmap to help you understand what deserves attention now, what can wait + the practical next steps for your business.