Commercial Litigation: Representing Chicago Businesses In Contract Disputes

In the world of business and contract litigation, it is common for a lawyer to be known for either a strong business aptitude or highly regarded as a litigator. It is less common for an attorney to be proficient in both areas.

At Norman J. Lerum, P.C., in Chicago, founding attorney Norman J. Lerum has earned a stellar reputation for bringing a wealth of business acumen to every case and having invaluable trial experience. It is reassuring for our clients to know that we have a track record of resolving disputes outside of court, yet if a fair agreement cannot be reached through negotiation, we have what it takes to win at trial.

Protecting Your Company’s Business Interests

We zealously protect our clients’ best interests in a wide range of business disputes. We have represented small and midsized companies across a broad spectrum of industries and individuals engaged in contract disputes or other business-related litigation.

Our trial experience is an important component of our practice. It has helped our law firm achieve notable results for clients in a wide range of legal disputes, including:

• Partnership and shareholder disputes: We advocate for clients when partnership and shareholder concerns arise regarding a failure of fiduciary responsibility or there are disputes about compensation, governance, intellectual property or a breach of contract.
• Employment agreements: We represent your interests in employment contract disputes over noncompete agreements, termination of employment, compensation and other employment issues.
• Bad faith insurance practices: When disputes arise from an insurance company’s refusal to defend and/or provide coverage under an insurance policy, we will advocate on your behalf.
• Condominium association disputes: We represent condominium owners in condominium association disputes.
• Commercial contract disputes: We help clients navigate contract disputes that arise in the course of everyday business such as written employment agreements, real estate contracts, surety and guarantee agreements, sales agreements, and independent manufacturer representative agreements.

Our trial lawyers have extensive experience representing clients in chancery court cases where equitable relief is appropriate, including declaratory relief and/or injunctive relief. They also handle appellate matters and have extensive experience in preparing and presenting appeals in state and federal appellate courts arising from judgments and rulings in a trial court.

Resolve Your Dispute. Consult A Business Litigation Attorney Today.

Business disputes can command an undue amount of attention and kill competitive advantages. It is wise to act immediately in order to resolve them promptly.

We welcome the opportunity to review the facts of your legal matter and recommend an effective course of action. Call 312-487-2154 or use our online contact form to schedule a consultation.