Our Practice Areas
Business Law
Our business law practice serves as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and established enterprises alike, providing strategic legal counsel on contracts, business formation, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance
Insurance Law
With a deep understanding of insurance regulations and litigation, our insurance law specialists advocate for clients in cases involving coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and insurance-related legal challenges, ensuring fair treatment and just compensation
Criminal Law
With a dedicated team of criminal defense lawyers, we vigorously protect the rights of our clients, ensuring a fair trial and strong representation against charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies
Civil Law
In the realm of civil law, our firm offers a strong foundation of legal expertise, representing clients in a wide array of non-criminal disputes, including contract disputes, property matters, and personal injury cases.
Education Law
Navigating the complexities of education law can be challenging, but our knowledgeable attorneys are well-versed in this area, assisting students, families, and educational institutions with issues like special education rights, discipline matters, and school policies
Family Law
Our experienced family law attorneys provide compassionate and reliable counsel to help families navigate matters related to divorce, child custody, adoption, and more, with the utmost sensitivity and understanding
Immigration Law
Our team has had tremendous success with nonimmigrant petitions, applications for permanent residence and citizenship applications.
The Winlaw Associates Team has had tremendous success with nonimmigrant petitions, applications for permanent residence and citizenship applications. We have represented dozens of prestigious public and private universities throughout the USA, UK and UAE with very complex immigration matters and helped thousands of international students, scholars, physicians, researchers and professionals become permanent residents of the USA, UK and UAE. We also provide personalized immigration services to professional athletes, coaches and their families for applications for permanent residence and USA, UK and UAE citizenship.
Employment Law
We represent management, in state and federal courts, before the EEOC and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, and in private arbitrations, in all types of employment-related litigation with an emphasis on the following areas:
- Employment Arbitrations & Litigation Types
- COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)
Titles VI, VII and IX
Retaliatory Discharge
Sexual Harassment - Racial, Religious and National Origin Discrimination
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act)
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) - FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act)
Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act - Our attorneys also counsel and advise both employers and employees regarding Employment Contracts and Employee Handbooks.
Our attorneys also counsel and advise both employers and employees regarding Employment Contracts and Employee Handbooks.
Real Estate Law
Buying a house is one of the biggest investments most people make. Hiring an experienced real estate attorney from the Winlaw Associates, can make a big difference in how smoothly your residential real estate transaction goes. The Winlaw Associates, represents buyers and sellers of residential real estate the globe.
- Review of the Purchase Agreement and/or Real Estate Sales Contract;
- Review of the seller’s Residential Disclosure Statement, the Lead Paint
- Disclosure Report, the Radon Hazard Disclosure Report;
- Review the title commitment to ensure you receive good title to the property you are purchasing;
- Review of the closing documents, including the deed, settlement sheet, and P-Tax Form;
- Schedule and attend the closing; and
- Communicate extensions of any contingency periods that may be required;
- Represent Buyer at the real estate closing which includes reviewing loan documentation.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate transactions can take many forms, from a simple cash purchase of vacant land to the complex, highly leveraged purchase of a hotel, apartment building or other real estate development. The attorneys at Winlaw Associates have extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions and have represented clients in numerous commercial real estate transactions across UK and the world as a whole. We analyze each facet of a commercial real estate transaction to determine how best to accomplish our client’s goals while minimizing our client’s risk.
We have significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating purchase agreements, commercial leases, and construction contracts. We work closely with our clients, as well as their advisers, brokers and lenders, to ensure that the transaction flows smoothly, from beginning to end. We understand our clients’ desire to be kept informed throughout the entire transaction.
Business Law
Winlaw Associates represent businesses on various transactional matters. Whether routine transactions arising from daily business operations or a high stakes transaction your business is facing, Winlaw Associates can help. We are committed to providing sound business advice that takes both your immediate needs and long term plans into consideration.
Legal Counsel for Business Transactions
For small and mid-sized businesses that have ongoing legal needs but are not yet ready to hire a full-time in-house attorney, Winlaw Associates can serve as your outside general counsel on an as-needed basis. Our attorneys can help you negotiate advantageous relationships with your vendors, employees, consultants and strategic partners. We strive to provide you and your business with prompt and trusted legal advice.
The attorneys at Winlaw Associates routinely assist clients with the following business transactions:
- Asset Purchases
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Contract Review and Analysis
- Trademark and Copyright Issues
- Secured Transactions
- Contract Negotiations
- Contract Drafting
- Business Formation
- Employment Agreement
- Non-Compete Agreements
- Confidentiality Agreements
- Due Diligence Reviews
- Licensing Agreements
Real Estate
Buying a house is one of the biggest investments most people make. Hiring an experienced real estate attorney from the Winlaw Associates, can make a big difference in how smoothly your residential real estate transaction goes. The Winlaw Associates represents buyers and sellers of residential real estate the globe.
- Review of the Purchase Agreement and/or Real Estate Sales Contract;
- Review of the seller’s Residential Disclosure Statement, the Lead Paint
- Disclosure Report, the Radon Hazard Disclosure Report;
- Review the title commitment to ensure you receive good title to the property you are purchasing;
- Review of the closing documents, including the deed, settlement sheet, and P-Tax Form;
- Schedule and attend the closing; and
- Communicate extensions of any contingency periods that may be required;
- Represent Buyer at the real estate closing which includes reviewing loan documentation.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial real estate transactions can take many forms, from a simple cash purchase of vacant land to the complex, highly leveraged purchase of a hotel, apartment building or other real estate development. The attorneys at Winlaw Associates have extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions and have represented clients in numerous commercial real estate transactions across UK and the world as a whole. We analyze each facet of a commercial real estate transaction to determine how best to accomplish our client’s goals while minimizing our client’s risk.
We have significant experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating purchase agreements, commercial leases, and construction contracts. We work closely with our clients, as well as their advisers, brokers and lenders, to ensure that the transaction flows smoothly, from beginning to end. We understand our clients’ desire to be kept informed throughout the entire transaction.
Contact Information
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