Business and General Practice

Peoria and Springfield, Illinois, Business and General Practice Attorneys

In addition to providing quality representation in cases requiring litigation, the law firm of Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & Cerulo also provides clients with legal counsel in a range of business-related general practice areas. Our Peoria and Springfield attorneys maintain high ethical standards, as well as a professional demeanor, at all times.

Contact us today to if you require legal assistance with the sale or purchase of a piece of commercial property, or require assistance with the drawing up of a will.

Corporate and Employment Law

At Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & Cerulo, we advise and represent corporations, partnerships, and other business organizations on a wide variety of matters. We offer experienced counsel during business startup or reorganization, including choice of entity; business structure, bylaws, and partnership agreements; organization of managers, officers, and directors; issuance of stock; and development of policy.

We negotiate, draft, and review employment agreements, non-compete agreements and general business contracts. We assist our clients in developing effective employment handbooks and training manuals, advise on internal and external dispute resolution, and offer aggressive litigation defense.

Real Estate

The service we provide in commercial real estate transactions is best described as meticulous. Our attorneys work closely with clients, analyzing every aspect of the purchase or sale of commercial property in order to help them reach successful agreements. Our services cover a wide spectrum of real estate issues including the following:

• Commercial leasing
• Real estate mortgages and financing
• Construction law and mechanic's liens
• Environmental issues
• Eminent domain
• Real estate litigation

Estate Planning and Administration

No matter your financial background, the estate planning lawyers of Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, Pretorius & Cerulo can assist you in devising a will, trust, or durable power of attorney to help you to prepare for the future. In addition, we work with families transitioning through loss to help them in the administration of a loved one's estate. Our aim is to provide caring, courteous legal service.

Creditors’ Rights in Bankruptcy

Our lawyers represent creditors and financial institutions to press claims and recover money when debtors are involved in bankruptcy. If you are a representative of a bank or credit union, you may rely upon our regulatory services. We also represent lending agencies in cases of real estate and other loan defaults.

For more information on our business-related general practice areas or our personal injury defense work, contact Quinn, Johnston, Henderson, & Pretorius today to discuss your legal needs.