Chicago Business Formation & LLC Attorney
Starting a business is exciting, but the legal foundation you build today determines your success tomorrow. Attorney Brian Tierney helps Chicago entrepreneurs and business owners form LLCs, corporations, and other business entities with the proper legal structure from day one — protecting your personal assets, minimizing your tax burden, and setting your business up for long-term success.
Choosing the Right Business Entity in Illinois
Choosing the right business entity is the most important legal decision a new business owner makes. Attorney Tierney analyzes your specific business goals, tax situation, and growth plans to recommend the best structure:
- LLC (Limited Liability Company): Personal liability protection with pass-through taxation and management flexibility — the most popular choice for Chicago small businesses and real estate investors
- Corporation: More formal structure advantageous for businesses seeking outside investment or planning to go public
- S-Corp Election: Can reduce self-employment taxes for active business owners while maintaining LLC flexibility
The Formation Process
Once you have chosen your entity type, Brian handles every aspect of formation. For LLCs, this includes preparing and filing Articles of Organization with the Illinois Secretary of State, obtaining your federal EIN, and drafting a comprehensive Operating Agreement. For corporations, Brian prepares Articles of Incorporation, drafts bylaws, issues stock certificates, and establishes the corporate record book.
Ongoing Business Legal Counsel
Beyond formation, Attorney Tierney provides the ongoing legal counsel that growing Chicago businesses need. He drafts and reviews contracts, prepares buy-sell agreements that protect business owners, advises on annual compliance including Illinois annual reports, and provides guidance on business succession planning to ensure your business continues to thrive.
Start Your Chicago Business the Right Way
Whether you are launching your first venture in Chicago, bringing on a partner, restructuring an existing business, or planning your exit, Attorney Tierney delivers practical, business-savvy legal advice. Contact Brian today for a free consultation about forming your Illinois business entity.