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5 Best Business and Corporate Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Lorian Hartfield
By Lorian Hartfield, Real Estate and Financial Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A business and corporate lawyer in Chicago might be drafting your operating agreement one week and defending you in litigation the next, and the firms on this page span that whole range. Four of the names here hold a perfect 5.0, and CTM Legal Group still sits at 4.9 across 385 reviews, more than any other firm on this page. When almost everyone rates this well, what separates them is what kind of business problem they actually specialize in.

Short answer: CTM Legal Group carries the widest review base on this page at 4.9 across 385 reviews and covers general business and employment matters. For business litigation specifically, DiTommaso Lubin, PC holds a perfect 5.0 and reviewers cite a Crain's Chicago Business recognition for one of the largest class action settlements of the year.
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How These Chicago Business Attorneys Stack Up

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 CTM Legal Group 4.9 385 General business and employment matters View ›
2 Getech Law 5.0 277 Startups and business immigration View ›
3 Saper Law I Intellectual Property I Entertainment I Social Media I Business 5.0 132 Trademark and social media law within a business context View ›
4 Marcus & Boxerman 5.0 108 Franchise and business acquisition deals View ›
5 DiTommaso Lubin, PC 5.0 72 Business litigation and commercial disputes View ›
5 Best Business and Corporate Lawyers in Chicago (2026)

The firms, one by one

Getech Law logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Getech Law

5.0277 Google reviews

Getech Law is a River North firm built around four practice areas: corporate law, intellectual property, e-commerce, and business immigration. Its own site describes advising companies from startups to multinational corporations on formation, contracts, and compliance. Reviews on this page lean heavily toward the immigration side of the practice, particularly H-1B and O-1 visa work for founders and employees.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across 277 reviews, the second-largest sample on this page
  • Reviewers describe fast, precise handling of complex visa petitions alongside corporate work
  • Named attorneys (Linda, Aurora) get repeat praise for responsiveness across multi-year client relationships

Worth knowing

  • Most available reviews describe immigration cases rather than pure corporate transactions, so the corporate track record is less visible here
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume277 · 93th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call if your business needs overlap with immigration, since that's where this firm's review history is deepest and most detailed.

203 N La Salle Dr #2100, Chicago, IL 60601

Saper Law I Intellectual Property I Entertainment I Social Media I Business logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Saper Law I Intellectual Property I Entertainment I Social Media I Business

5.0132 Google reviews

Saper Law is a River North firm focused on intellectual property, entertainment, social media, and business law, run by founding attorney Daliah Saper. Reviewers describe both trademark filings and broader business disputes, with several noting the firm's mix of legal precision and a more personal, less corporate feel than larger downtown offices.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 across 132 reviews
  • Reviewers highlight a rare combination of legal depth and a calm, human approach during stressful disputes
  • One reviewer's case, involving a family and a business-adjacent dispute, was resolved with a dismissal
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume132 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit if your business issue touches trademarks, content, or online reputation as much as it touches standard corporate paperwork.

505 N La Salle Dr #350, Chicago, IL 60654

Marcus & Boxerman logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Marcus & Boxerman

5.0108 Google reviews

Marcus & Boxerman is a Loop firm concentrated on business and franchise law, handling asset purchase agreements, franchise disclosure documents, commercial leases, and corporate transactions. Nearly every review on this page names attorney Michael Boxerman directly, describing him as the primary contact from consultation through closing on acquisition and franchise deals.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 across 108 reviews, with 99% of reviews at 5 stars
  • Reviewers consistently describe fast turnaround on complex franchise and acquisition paperwork
  • Multiple reviewers specifically cite protecting their interests during lease assignments and contract negotiations
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume108 · 83th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If you're buying, selling, or franchising a business specifically, this is the most tightly focused option on this page for that exact transaction.

20 N Clark St Suite 3300, Chicago, IL 60602

DiTommaso Lubin, PC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk

DiTommaso Lubin, PC

5.072 Google reviews

DiTommaso Lubin, PC is a Loop litigation firm that has practiced business and commercial law in Chicago for more than three decades. Reviewers describe the firm handling defamation defense, employment agreement disputes, and complex international commercial recovery cases, with attorneys James DiTommaso and Peter Lubin named directly across multiple reviews.

What people praise

  • Perfect 5.0 across 72 reviews, all but one at 4 stars or higher
  • One review describes a large class action settlement attributed to the firm and covered by Crain's Chicago Business
  • Reviewers note fast callback times, including a same-weekend response to a voicemail

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review sample on this page, so there's less volume to confirm consistency at scale
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating5 / 5
Review volume72 · 70th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The name to call if your business problem has already turned into, or is heading toward, a courtroom fight rather than a straightforward contract or filing.

19 S LaSalle St Ste 702, Chicago, IL 60603

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How we scored this list

Rating is the live Google average for each firm. Review volume ranks how many clients have actually left feedback against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since a 5.0 from 72 reviews and a 5.0 from 385 reviews carry different weight. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. None of these numbers can be purchased or adjusted by a firm.

What does a business lawyer cost in Chicago? (2026)

Corporate and business legal fees vary widely by matter, whether it’s a flat-fee entity formation, an hourly-billed litigation matter, or a percentage-based transaction fee on an acquisition. None of the firms on this page publish a verifiable local fee schedule, so we’re not listing specific dollar figures. Ask each firm for a written estimate scoped to your exact matter before signing an engagement letter.

Serving businesses across Chicago

These firms are concentrated in the Loop and River North, within a few blocks of Wacker Drive, LaSalle Street, and Washington Street, putting them close to the courts and to most downtown headquartered clients. If you’re a business owner outside the Loop, most offer phone consultations first, so proximity matters less than fit for your specific matter when you search for a business lawyer near me.

What to ask before you hire a business lawyer

  • Does your firm bill flat-fee, hourly, or a hybrid for this type of matter?
  • Have you handled a deal or dispute like mine before, and what was the outcome?
  • Who on your team will actually be doing the work, day to day?
  • What’s a realistic timeline for a matter like mine?
  • What happens if this dispute escalates to litigation, and does your firm handle that too?
  • Can you provide a written engagement letter before I sign anything?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these Chicago business and corporate lawyers?

We pulled real Google ratings, review counts, and review text for business and corporate attorneys operating in Chicago, then ranked them by a mix of rating, review volume, and how recently people are still leaving feedback.

How often is this list updated?

This page was last verified against live Google data in August 2026, and we recheck it periodically as ratings and review counts shift.

What’s the difference between a business lawyer and a corporate lawyer?

In practice the terms overlap heavily. Some firms on this page, like Marcus & Boxerman, lean toward transactional work such as franchise deals and acquisitions, while others, like DiTommaso Lubin, focus more on business litigation. Ask directly what a firm’s day-to-day practice looks like.

Do I need a Chicago-based lawyer if my business operates in Illinois but I’m not in the city?

Not necessarily, but a lawyer familiar with Cook County courts and Illinois business regulations can move faster on filings and disputes tied to this jurisdiction, which is part of why all five firms here are Chicago-based.

The bottom line

CTM Legal Group is the safest general pick, with the deepest review base and a practice broad enough to cover most business needs. If your matter is narrower, franchise and acquisition deals point to Marcus & Boxerman, and active litigation points to DiTommaso Lubin.

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