Palatine Commercial Litigation Attorneys

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Litigation Lawyers in Palatine

Commercial Litigation in Palatine, Illinois is civil litigation that arises out of a business transaction, or some other dispute between two businesses, or between a business and a customer. It can appear out of nowhere, and arise out of almost any business situation.

Commercial litigation in Palatine, Illinois is often very perplexing and expensive, and while it often involves two businesses in a legal dispute, it can also come up between ordinary individuals, who never thought they'd get involved in Palatine, Illinois commercial litigation.

Common Sources of Commercial Litigation in Palatine, Illinois

Commercial Leases: Most businesses in Palatine, Illinois operate from a single physical location, despite the rise of the Internet and e-commerce. These locations are often in rented space, which is usually more cost-effective than purchasing real estate just for the purpose of operating a business. These rental agreements are laid out in documents called "commercial leases." Like every other contract, these leases are occasionally broken. If the parties cannot resolve the ensuing dispute amongst themselves, they might have to resort to commercial litigation.

Sales of Real Estate: Whether you're buying a house, an office building, or a vacant lot in Palatine, Illinois, there are plenty of things that can go awry in the process. For instance, the seller might fail to disclose an easement on the property, or a physical defect, which you only discover after the sale is final. Or, if you're the seller, the buyer might fail to pay on time. Such mishaps are almost sure to cause a dispute, and if the parties cannot resolve it amongst themselves, commercial litigation might be the only choice.

Sale of Goods: The sale or purchase of personal property is another common source of commercial litigation in Palatine, Illinois. For instance, a restaurant owner might order tomatoes from a supplier, and fail to pay for them. The owner might argue that the tomatoes were rotten and unusable when they arrived, and he therefore does not have to pay. Obviously, if the two parties can't resolve this dispute somehow, they will have 2 options: simply let it go, and likely never do business with one another again, or go to court, and resolve it through civil litigation.

Business Loans: Starting a business in Palatine, Illinois, or anywhere else, is costly. Usually, when somebody starts a business, they have to take out a loan from a bank. However, if the lender engages in some type of improper activity (such as trying to collect payment in a manner not allowed in the loan agreement), or the borrower doesn't make the payments on time, commercial litigation is likely to result.

Breach of Contract: Whenever a business in Palatine, Illinois agrees to provide a product or service in exchange for something of value (usually money), a legally-binding agreement, called a "contract," is created. If either party fails to perform their end of the bargain, they have breached the contract, and commercial litigation is a possible way to settle the dispute.

How Can a Palatine, Illinois Commercial Litigation Lawyer Help?

In Palatine, Illinois, mostly business owners know that commercial litigation can be caused by almost any business mishap, and the prospect of litigation can rear its head with almost no warning. They also know that it's a smart idea to be ready for this possibility, to ensure that the interruptions to their business operations that it will cause, as well as its costs, are kept to a minimum.

The best thing you can do on that front is retaining a qualified Palatine, Illinois commercial litigation attorney. Your attorney can provide you with assistance and information that, if followed, will help you avoid litigation in the first place. And, if litigation becomes unavoidable, a reputable lawyer can give you the best possible chance of obtaining a favorable result in court.

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Life in Palatine

Palatine, Illinois is located in Cook County, and is a mostly-residential suburb of Chicago. Its population is about 68,000 people.

The village of Palatine was founded in 1866, as a station for the new Chicago and North Western Railway. Palatine began to grow as a residential suburb immediately after World War Two.That period of history saw major economic growth, driven by years of pent-up consumer demand caused by war rationing and the Great Depression.

During the economic boom of the late 1990s, Palatine began modernizing and revitalizing its downtown area, building a new train station, parking garage, as well as a good deal of office and condominium space. Several large corporations have a major presence in Palatine. They include JPMorgan Chase, Weber-Stephen Products, and Square D (a large manufacturer of circuit breakers).

Palatine's economy also benefits from its status as a suburb of Chicago. Many residents of Palatine work in Chicago, allowing for a regular exchange of goods and labor.

If you live in Palatine, Illinois, and need a lawyer, it's very likely that a Palatine, Illinois lawyer can help.

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