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Fitter Law offers subscription-based legal representation across six core practice areas — transparent pricing, no hourly billing, and a real attorney who knows your business.
Fitter Law is a Chicago-based virtual law firm serving Illinois startups, LLCs, S-Corps, and small businesses across six practice areas. Every service is available under a flat-fee subscription — so you always know what legal representation costs before work begins.
Entity formation · Contracts · Compliance · Corporate governance
Running an Illinois business means every decision carries legal weight — from the entity structure you choose on day one, to the contracts you sign, the employees you hire, and the deals you close. Fitter Law serves as your outside general counsel: a dedicated legal relationship without the overhead of a downtown firm. We handle the full lifecycle of Illinois small businesses and startups, from formation through financing and ongoing operations.
LLC, S-Corp, and Delaware C-Corp formation. Operating agreements, shareholder agreements, registered agent setup, and EIN filing — done right the first time.
Review, drafting, and negotiation of vendor contracts, client MSAs, software licenses, NDAs, and service agreements before you commit.
Registered agent services, corporate compliance programs, and industry-specific regulatory guidance to keep your Illinois business in good standing.
Board resolutions, meeting minutes, investor-ready governance structures, SAFE agreements, seed round documentation, and founder equity planning.
Commercial disputes · Contract claims · Shareholder & partnership disputes
When business disputes escalate to formal proceedings, having experienced litigation counsel in your corner matters. Fitter Law represents Illinois small businesses and startups in state and federal court, handling commercial litigation across contract claims, partnership breakdowns, and business disputes that threaten your bottom line. We also provide Illinois local counsel services for out-of-state firms with matters in Illinois federal courts.
Representation in commercial disputes involving business relationships, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and general business tort claims.
Breach of contract claims, enforcement of agreements, and defense against contract allegations in Illinois courts — for both plaintiffs and defendants.
Minority shareholder oppression, deadlock resolution, partnership dissolution, and buy-sell agreement enforcement for Illinois LLCs and corporations.
Trademarks · Copyrights · IP licensing · IP enforcement
Your brand name, your software, your creative work — these are assets worth protecting legally. Fitter Law handles trademark registration, copyright filing, and IP licensing agreements for Illinois tech companies, SaaS founders, and creative businesses. We also enforce those rights when others infringe them.
USPTO trademark application, clearance searches, office action responses, and maintenance filings to protect your brand name, logo, and slogans.
Federal copyright registration for software, content, creative works, and proprietary materials — establishing the legal foundation for enforcement.
Drafting and negotiating licensing agreements that let you monetize your IP — software licenses, content licensing, brand licensing, and technology transfer.
Cease and desist letters, DMCA takedowns, and litigation strategy when your trademark, copyright, or trade secrets are being infringed.
Employment contracts · Workplace compliance · Contractor agreements · NDAs
Illinois employment law carries real consequences for employers who get it wrong. From the moment you make a hire, you're operating under state and federal rules that govern everything from offer letters to termination. Fitter Law helps Illinois small businesses build legally sound employment frameworks — protecting the company while treating workers fairly.
Drafting offer letters, employment agreements, executive compensation packages, independent contractor agreements, and non-solicitation provisions that comply with Illinois law.
Employee handbook policies, BIPA compliance, paid leave laws, worker classification audits, and regulatory compliance programs tailored to Illinois requirements.
Landlord-tenant law · Commercial leases · Real estate litigation
Whether you're negotiating your first office lease in the Chicago Loop or dealing with a problematic tenant in a commercial property you own, real estate decisions need legal review. Fitter Law represents Chicago small businesses and property owners in commercial leasing, landlord-tenant disputes, and real estate litigation.
Lease review and negotiation, tenant default disputes, eviction proceedings, and landlord-tenant rights under Illinois commercial property law.
Disputes involving purchase agreements, broker commission claims, earnest money forfeitures, title issues, and breach of real estate contracts in Illinois courts.
Mediation · Arbitration · Settlement conferences
Not every dispute needs to go to court. Alternative dispute resolution processes — mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences — can resolve business conflicts faster and at lower cost than full litigation. Fitter Law represents Illinois businesses in ADR proceedings, whether the process is voluntary or contractually required.
Representation in mediation sessions for business disputes — preparing clients for the process, advocating for favorable terms, and reaching durable settlements.
Representation in AAA, JAMS, and FINRA arbitration proceedings — from demand filing through final hearing — for Illinois commercial disputes.
Strategic preparation and advocacy for court-ordered and voluntary settlement conferences — maximizing leverage and minimizing the cost of resolution.
Local counsel services
Beyond our core practice areas, Fitter Law provides Illinois local counsel services to out-of-state law firms with matters before Illinois federal courts.
Common questions about Fitter Law's legal services for Illinois small businesses
What practice areas does Fitter Law cover?
Fitter Law covers Business Law (formation, contracts, compliance, corporate governance), Business Litigation, Intellectual Property (trademarks, copyrights, IP licensing, IP enforcement), Employment Law, Commercial Real Estate, Alternative Dispute Resolution (mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences), FINRA arbitration, and Tax Audit Defense.
Does Fitter Law use hourly billing?
No. Fitter Law operates on a subscription and flat-fee model. Depending on your plan — Self Service, Outside Counsel, or General Counsel — you get predictable pricing with no hourly billing and no surprise invoices. The goal is to make legal counsel affordable enough that clients actually use it.
What is outside general counsel and does Fitter Law offer it?
Outside general counsel (also called fractional general counsel) is an attorney or firm that serves the function of an in-house legal department without being a full-time employee. Fitter Law offers this under its General Counsel subscription plan — unlimited legal consultations, ongoing contract review, and embedded legal support for a predictable monthly fee.
Can Fitter Law help with both formation and ongoing legal needs?
Yes. Fitter Law handles the full lifecycle of an Illinois business — from initial entity formation through financing, contracts, compliance, employment agreements, and eventual exits or disputes. Many clients start with formation and stay on a General Counsel plan as their legal needs grow.
Does Fitter Law work with out-of-state businesses?
Fitter Law primarily serves Illinois-based businesses, but also works with out-of-state law firms as local counsel in Illinois federal courts, and with companies that have Illinois operations or need Illinois law advice for contracts governed by Illinois law.
How do I get started with Fitter Law?
The easiest first step is scheduling a consultation at fitterlaw.com/appointments — or reviewing subscription plan options at fitterlaw.com/pricing. You can also reach the firm directly through the contact page.
Flat fees. Predictable costs. A real attorney who knows your company — without the overhead of a traditional downtown firm.
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