The SFBBG corporate team exhibits a high degree of professionalism, big picture thinking and responsiveness, allowing us to quickly and effectively manage client needs. Our attorneys are highly knowledgeable and experienced in corporate law, as well as the multi-faceted legal issues that often accompany corporate law, including estate planning, taxation, financing, employee benefits and real estate.
SFBBG offers efficient and cost-effective counsel. We perform our due diligence analysis, answer questions and promptly resolve complex issues in order to meet the time objectives of our clients.
Many of our clients have been with SFBBG for decades and can attest to the fact that we make it a priority to view client issues from more than just a legal perspective. Our clients depend on us for advice that can have a profound impact on their profitability, growth and survival. We stay current on global issues, industry challenges and other factors that affect our clients so we may render advice on a broad range of business matters. Simply put, we make it our business to understand each client’s business.
Services Include
Entity selection (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.)
Business formation
Debt and Equity Financing
Resource management
Contracts
Business planning
Mergers and acquisitions
Business negotiations
Employee benefits
Risk analysis and management
Securities
Licensing
Taxes
Global marketing
Business succession
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Our Practice Areas
Business
Our team will give efficient counsel for your business and the various things that affect businesses like employment, sales reps, intellectual property, etc.
Finance
SFBBG is leading the industry in providing excellent counsel for financial services such as banking & creditor rights, estate planning, probate, and trust.
Litigation
We zealously litigate, arbitrate and mediate. Nothing drives a favorable outcome more than readiness for a smooth and successful trial. We're here to help!
Real Estate
Our attorneys are trusted counsel and business advisors with a broad range of real estate expertise to serve the firm’s sophisticated clientele.
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News & Updates
Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Favor of SFBBG Client in Defamation Case
On November 21, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its decision in the case Glorioso v. Sun-Times Media Holdings, LLC, (2024 IL 130137). SFBBG and its attorney Phil Zisook represent the Plaintiff in the case, Mauro Glorioso, the former Executive Director and General Counsel of the Illinois Property Tax Appeals Board (“PTAB”).
Appellate Court Holds That Lawsuit Filed by SFBBG Should Proceed and Is Not a SLAPP Suit
On May 8, 2023, SFBBG attorneys Phil Zisook and Bill Klein prevailed in an Illinois Appellate Court defamation case, Mauro Glorioso v Sun-Times Media Holdings, LLC, and Tim Novak. In the case, Zisook and Klein argued that Sun-Times’ articles defamed Mauro Glorioso and constituted false light invasion of privacy.
SFBBG Prevails in Illinois Appellate Court
On August 9, 2022, SFBBG attorneys, Phil Zisook and Bill Klein, prevailed in an Illinois Appellate Court case where our clients were sued concerning a failed real estate transaction. The proposed transaction involved the transfer of three parcels of real estate consisting of a golf course in Michigan, a Chicago office building, and a River North condominium.