Springfield Business, Real Estate, Divorce Attorneys

Illinois Commercial Litigation Lawyers

Including Business, Real Estate and Family Law Representation

The attorneys of Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, have been earning recognition for our expertise and integrity since the inception of our firm back in the early 19th century. Please contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers about your specific legal need in any of the following areas of the law. Brown, Hay & Stephens, LLP, is focused on helping our business, government, and individual clients succeed.

Business law: We provide a full range of commercial litigation and transaction services for public corporations, as well as owners and shareholders of privately-owned businesses.

Corporate setups and restructuring
Mergers and acquisitions
Contract law, breach of contract litigation
Partner and shareholder dispute resolution
Labor and employment law
Collections, creditors rights, banking and finance law
Financial regulation bill issues
White collar crime defense
Environmental law
Regulatory work

Energy and mineral law: Downstate Illinois is the home of corporate interests in a wide range of oil, gas, and coalfield industries. We have a wealth of experience litigating in all areas of energy and mineral law for many decades.

Oil and gas field leases
Pipeline right-of-way issues
Distribution and licensing agreements
Coal field law
Land use and lease agreements
Valuation of mineral rights and reserves
Mineral rights and leasing

Health care law: Professional, aggressive, and effective legal defense for health care professionals and organizations involved in medical malpractice lawsuits.

Medical malpractice defense
Insurance defense
Product liability defense
Licensing and certification
Federal civil litigation
Risk management
Health Care Reform Act

Commercial real estate: We provide competent and effective legal representation and counsel for both commercial and individual clients involved in the land development, real estate, and construction industries. We also work with clients in matters related to land use, building projects, and zoning issues.

Purchase and sales transactions
1031 exchanges
Land use and environmental impact regulations
Developer agreements
Pre-annexation agreements
Commercial leasing
Subdivision, condominium and planned unit developments

Family law: We also help individual clients with all of their Illinois family law needs.

Divorce
Child custody and visitation
Grandparent visitation
Child support
Alimony (spousal support)
Property division
Prenuptial agreements

Education and government law: We provide expertise to state and local entities, including municipalities and taxing bodies. We also offer services in the following educational areas:

Collective bargaining
Student discipline
Administration and board issues
Special Education issues
Employment policies and procedures
Freedom of Information Act matters

We also handle traffic ticket matters for individuals.

Learn more about how we can help you with your legal needs. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We remain committed to providing legal service based on our hallmark of competency and integrity.