Illinois Commercial Litigation Attorneys

Almost every business in Illinois, no matter the size, will face some type of business dispute or legal challenge at some point. Many of these business disputes or legal controversies will lead to commercial litigation. If you need representation for a business issue, Edgerton & Edgerton, Attorneys at Law are the experienced commercial litigation attorneys who can help. We combine our experience in multiple legal practice areas with our knowledge and skill in business, accounting, finance, and investment to resolve commercial disputes in your favor, whether you are defendant or plaintiff. Our team helps a diverse business and individual clientele in DuPage County and throughout Northwest Illinois.

Edgerton & Edgerton, Attorneys at Law has a history of success in resolving comprehensive commercial law cases, including:

• Breach of contract
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Contract interpretation
• Business disputes
• Business negligence
• Corporate dissolution
• Franchise issues and disputes
• Fraud issues
• Collections and debt disputes
• Defaults in notes, loans, or contracts
• Employment disputes
• Non-compete clause disputes
• Shareholder issues
• Partnership disputes
• Officer liability
• Shareholder and investor disputes
• Legal malpractice
• Recovery from banks for unauthorized payments
• Actions in employee theft

Commercial litigation can be costly. One way of keeping legal expenses down is to resolve suits through negotiations and settlements. Our firm has successfully resolved many business disputes and negotiated fair and just settlements for our clients. But not every case can or should be settled. Our attorneys are experienced commercial litigators who have won many trial cases for our clients. We do not hesitate to take your case to trial if it is the best approach to getting a just result and the compensation you deserve. We are known in the courtrooms of DuPage County and throughout Northern Illinois as tenacious advocates for our clients.

Contract Law

The law firm of Edgerton & Edgerton, Attorneys at Law also provides legal counsel in contract matters. When one or other party in a contract fails to meet the terms and obligations of the contract, a remedy can be sought through a breach of contract civil suit. Our experienced attorneys work to protect your rights in a contract dispute, whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant. If you are concerned about the potential for a suit against you, or someone is planning to break a contract in which you are involved, we can help develop an action plan and protect your interests. In any breach of contract case, we will vigorously argue the fine points of the contract, and litigate the matter of damages and compensation in favor of our client to the maximum extent possible.

The law firm of Edgerton & Edgerton, Attorneys at Law has years of experience in litigating a wide variety of contracts, from lease agreements and private company employee agreements, to government contracts for public works projects and real estate contracts. In contract development, as in many other areas, the best defense can be a great offense. We are especially adept at strategizing with clients to develop sound and equitable terms in a contractual agreement, before the document is signed.

Legal challenges in business can be costly and unpredictable. Success in your case takes skilled representation by lawyers who will protect you from potentially serious consequences. Representing your best interests expeditiously and cost-effectively is paramount in our service to the commercial law clients in and around Northern Illinois. We handle cases in DuPage, Kane, McHenry, DeKalb, Cook, Kendall, Lake, and Will Counties. Contact us to discuss you case. The initial consultation is free.