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I am a business and tax attorney and have spent more than 30 years assisting people in starting a wide variety of businesses. I can answer questions about the basic differences between the various entities available to new businesses, including limited liability companies, corporations, S corporations and partnerships. I can provide guidance in other areas facing start ups, such as hiring employees, signing contracts and obtaining necessary licenses. I can also direct people to sources for answers to specific legal questions which cannot be answered in a forum of this nature.
Experience in the area
Experience in the area
I have been an Illinois business attorney for almost 30 years. I have an extensive practice in the mergers and acquisitions area and have been involved in the tax and legal issues on hundreds of business transactions.
Organizations
Illinois State Bar Association;
Chicago Bar Association (former Chairman of the Corporation & Business Law Committee and former Chairman of the Mergers and Acquisitions Subcommittee; former Executive Committee member, Federal Tax Committee and Chairman of subcommittee on general tax issues); Glenkirk Foundation (Trustee; Vice-Chairman/Strategic Planning); Association for Corporate Growth, Chicago Chapter; Midwest Entrepreneur Forum; Midwest Association of Alpha Delta Phi - President
Publications
Commerce Magazine; YLS Journal; ISBA Section of Taxation Newsletter
Education/Credentials
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1977; University of Illinois, B.S. in Accounting, with highest honors, 1974
Website
Staub Anderson Green LLC
Chicago, Illinois
Mergers & Acquisitions
Illinois business attorneys
Practice Areas
Business Organizations
-Corporations
-LLCs
-Partnerships
-Joint ventures
Mergers & Acquisitions
-Buying/selling business
Securities Law
Tax Law
Technology Law
-Software licenses
-Development agreements
Trademarks
Disclaimer
Responses are intended to be informational only. No response is intended to constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Online advice is not a substitute for consultation with an attorney.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Rob | 07/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Monica | 07/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Extremely helpful and informative. |
| Balaji | 06/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for the reply ..... |
| Melissa | 06/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your quick and very ..... |
| Michele | 06/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very helpful -- thanks! |
Recent Answers from David K. Staub
2009-09-28 Controller:
The corporation's bylaws should specify the officers of the corporation. Just because someone has a job title, even an impressive one, does not mean that they are an officer. Whether you call your accounting
2009-07-10 inspiring employees:
Tim, What I have found is that no two employees are ever alike, and what motivates them can be very different. The biggest mistake that I have seen business owners make is assuming that employees will
2009-07-07 my "partners":
I'm glad to hear that it looks like your project is going to be a success. Unfortunately, with only 25 percent of the equity in the business, it will be nearly impossible for you to dictate anything.
2009-07-01 What type of business?:
First, congratulations on the growth of your business. Facing issues that come with growth is always more fun than dealing with problems of struggling businesses. There is no single answer to what
2009-06-30 Business Names:
Yes, it is possible for one entity to have multiple business names. That is done by even by large corporations. Another tack is to set up different LLCs and have them owned by a common LLC. In your
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