Business attorney serving greater Chicago
We give businesses in the greater Chicago area the legal support they need. Get affordable and predictable legal support for your business.
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Business Law
Contracts, business transactions, dispute resolution, legal compliance, data privacy.
Corporate Law
Corporate formation, governance, resolutions, bylaws, policy compliance.
Employment Law
Hiring and firing advice, policies, handbooks, investigations, workplace safety.
What our clients are saying
"Couldn't be happier with th prompt, thorough, and thoughtful services provided by Jordan at Small Business Legal Solutions! Extremely professional work and made things easy for me to understand. Would highly recommend!."
Brad Bull | President
Your problem
Traditional attorneys are expensive
Most lawyers charge by the hour so you end up paying for time not value. This can end up costing you more in the long run.
Costs are unpredictable
Budgeting for legal advice when your lawyer bills by the hour is a nightmare. Accurate estimates are difficult to make because the time can vary.
You end up frustrated
High fees and no way to budget the total cost leaves you frustrated and wondering if contacting your lawyer is even worth it.
Traditional law firms weren't created for small businesses
You shouldn't hesitate to get legal advice.
But if you're like a lot of small business owners, you do because of the unpredictable high costs.
You need affordable legal support that you can budget for.
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Our solution
Predictable pricing that provides cost certainty.
Subscription plans
We will create a custom subscription plan to fit your ongoing legal needs.
Flat fee
You tell us what you need done and we will quote you a price.
Why subscriptions?
Traditional law firms focus on one problem at a time because they are hired for a specific project.
With a subscription plan, we are your fractional general counsel. We get to know your business inside and out.
Deeper understanding of your business makes us more effective. We are able to see the whole picture, not just a single problem.
Our services
Business Law
Contracts
Buy/sell agreements
Negotiations
Dispute resolution
Business transactions
Federal and state compliance
Risk counseling
Strategic planning
Data privacy
Corporate Law
Corporate formation
Choice of entity
Operating agreements
Shareholder agreements
Corporate bylaws
Resolutions
Corporate secretary
Governance and compliance
Employment Law
Hiring and firing advice
Federal and state compliance
Employment policies
Employee handbooks
Workplace safety
Employment agreements
Employee investigations
Non-compete agreements
Non-solicitation agreements
Real client success stories
"I found SBLS through an internet search for a local small business attorney. My experiences with Jordan have all been very positive. He did a great job at explaining complex concepts, enabling me to make quick decisions and move forward.His guidance and responsiveness was much appreciated during the tumultuous period of getting my business set up."
Natalie Hanson | Founder
"Jordan has been wonderful to work with. He was prompt in his response, attentive to details, and has helped support my business in a preventative manner. I truly appreciate all his hard work and support. Highly recommend!."
Emily Hussey | President
"I had a great experience working with Small Business Legal Solutions. Jordan helped me draft a thorough contract tailored specifically to my business needs. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything in plain language. Highly recommend their services to any small business owner looking for legal guidance!"
Nicole Duppler | Founder
"Jordan is amazing and is always a big help. The legal world is complicated and Jordan breaks down your issue to make all of the options and legal issues more clear, helping ease your mind."
Molly Engelkes | Nurse Practitioner
Experience
Combined experience in a large law firm and corporate counsel for a multi-billion dollar corporation.
You gain access to the same high-level expertise traditionally reserved for large companies.
Now that experience is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of your small business.
Large law firm
Corporate counsel for multi-billion dollar corporation
FAQ
Other questions? Give us a call, text, or use the chat feature.
What does a general counsel do?
A general counsel is an attorney that is hired by and works for only one company. They oversee the legal issues across an entire business and report to the CEO.
General counsel is responsible for understanding the business, and how legal issues will impact the business over time.
This is different than a lawyer from a law firm that is hired for individual projects. These lawyers don't work as closely with the business for as long of a period of time. Their advice, while valuable, may not be as tailored to their client's business as advice from the general counsel.
How is Small Business Legal Solutions different than general counsel?
General counsel is on the payroll of the company and we are not.
Small Business Legal Solutions allows you to have the benefit of a general counsel on a fractional basis. In other words, small businesses that don't need to hire a full time general counsel can now have the same level of service without the cost of a full time general counsel salary.
How is Small Business Legal Solutions different than other law firms?
Our business is focused on developing a long term partnership with yours. We want to be your strategic business advisor over a long period of time. We believe an ongoing partnership is better for our clients than a string of one time transactions.
The more we understand about your business, and its place in your industry, the better long term advice we can give.
Traditional law firms are typically focused on single problems for a limited duration of time.
Are your subscriptions more cost effective than traditional firms?
We think our subscriptions are more cost effective for most businesses.
1. We are not charging you for every single minute we spend working with you.
2. Our ongoing relationship encourages you to bring legal questions to us early and often. Many times expensive legal problems can be avoided if addressed early.
3. The monthly fee is easy to budget. No surprise bills impacting your short term cash flow.
Does my business actually need general counsel?
Absolutely. Just like businesses need HR and financial guidance, they also need legal support.
A common mistake is assuming that not being able to afford or needing a full-time general counsel means no legal support is necessary. This often leads to higher costs and headaches later.
Relying on owners or key officers for legal matters may save money upfront but can cause inefficiencies, unexpected risks, and increased expenses down the road. With fixed fees, legal advice becomes affordable and predictable, freeing management to focus on growth.
What types of things will you do for my business?
There is a wide variety depending on your business. But some common examples include:
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Customer and vendor agreements
- Employee issues
- Employment policies
- Compliance with laws
- Board of Directors matters and governance
- Risk management