Below are just a few examples of recent, representative engagements by Litwin Law attorneys.

​We have represented:

Corporate

  • Outside general counsel to numerous growth companies throughout the United States
  • Medical services company in development of its corporate structure, complex multi-member LLC operating agreement with outside investors, and structuring employee incentive grants
  • Technology company in raising seed capital through convertible debt and equity offerings
  • Shareholder in a business divorce and acquisition of partner's interest in the company
  • Texas-based startup technology company in handling employee and advisor equity grants
  • Landlord and sub-landlords in various lease negotiations and disputes​​
  • Boutique consignment company in the negotiation of various commercial and JV agreements

Private Equity, Independent Sponsors and Venture Capital 

  • Outside general counsel to Chicago-based private equity firm
  • Independent sponsor in the purchases of numerous senior living centers throughout Wisconsin, formation of JV entities and negotiations with GP partners and LP investors
  • Independent sponsor in the acquisition of a manufacturing company in Michigan
  • Numerous  private equity portfolio companies related to post-acquisition matters
  • Term sheets, diligence and closings for equity, convertible promissory note and SAFE investments in numerous deals, representing independent sponsors, SPVs, private equity firms and venture capital firms evaluating or completing investments across a wide range of industries and investment sizes and structures

Purchases and Sales

  • Purchaser of a service business based in Puerto Rico
  • Purchaser of numerous franchise businesses throughout the Chicagoland area
  • Target company in the merger of two complimentary software providers
  • Purchaser of a software company involving significant employment contracts and phantom equity plan
  • Purchaser of a company affiliated with supply logistics
  • Purchaser of a private charter aircraft business through a management buy-out

Employment Matters

  • Various growth companies in developing and implementing equity incentives for employees (restricted stock, option plans and phantom equity, among others)
  • Various start-ups and small businesses in connection with employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, employee handbooks and non-solicitation/non-compete agreements
  • Marketing company in connection with independent contractor and temporary worker agreements
  • Executives evaluating and negotiating employment and equity-related documents

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

  • Various companies related to employment litigation claims
  • Partner in out of court settlement to resolve a partnership dispute for a manufacturing company
  • Ex-employee and LLC member in defense and pursuit of claims related to employment and membership interests under LLC operating agreement
  • Miami-based service company in negotiating a settlement agreement related to a shareholder dispute​

Restructuring, Distressed Situations & Bankruptcy

  • Group of class action creditors in pursuing claims in a large Chapter 11 bankruptcy case
  • Purchasers of distressed machinery and equipment across multiple states
  • Manufacturing company in forbearance negotiations with its lender
  • Real-estate focused private equity firm in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy Section 363 sale of distressed property
  • Purchaser of distressed loans including related forbearance and litigation matters
  • Various distressed companies, loan buyers and asset buyers in assignments for the benefit of creditors​
  • Representation of manufacturing and service company in loan workouts and forbearance