BUSINESS LAW

As a business owner, you demonstrate passion and commitment on a daily basis. You expect the same from your attorney. We understand these high expectations at Tim Murphy Law LLC and are determined to deliver. We are highly respected for our track record in corporate law — and you'll quickly realize why as you work with our talented legal team.

At Tim Murphy Law LLC, we offer customized representation for enterprises occupying a variety of industries and niches. Our work helps enterprises achieve the legal protection they require, while also promoting compliance and confidence in essential contracts. We work closely with our business clients to determine their unique goals — and to find legal solutions that allow them to achieve ambitious long-term outcomes.

Our business services are tailored with the needs of Chicago area entrepreneurs in mind. We are intimately familiar with the local business environment. This in-depth understanding allows us to swiftly and effectively navigate essential procedures on behalf of our business clients.

Despite our local understanding, our expertise also spans national and international concerns. This makes us a wonderful resource for Chicago-based businesses in the midst of scaling up their operations. We're particularly proud of our success stories with handling corporate expansions into European and Asian markets.

Tim Murphy Law LLC would be happy to assist you with your business needs, including:

Trademark Clearance and Portfolio Management

Intellectual property forms the basis of your entrepreneurial efforts. This property must be safeguarded to ensure that you are able to make the most of branding and marketing efforts. A lack of legal protection could lead to significant losses, so it's critical that you get a skilled Chicago intellectual property lawyer on your side.

Trademark clearance and portfolio management are key areas of concern at Tim Murphy Law LLC. We understand the complicated interplay between intellectual property and our clients' business interests — and we believe that legal protection is crucial both in the short-term and years, even decades down the road.

To safeguard our clients' intellectual property, we offer helpful trademark search and clearance services. We believe that it is important to navigate the trademark clearance process rather than simply submitting applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Without proper clearance, you run the risk of denial from the USPTO or even third-party interference.

Our intellectual property services also include patent portfolio management. We can assist with the following concerns:

Auditing current patent inventory.

Developing plans for obtaining patents for new IP.

Enforcement for currently held patents.

Patent licensing for third parties.

Selling or transferring patents.

Regardless of your current patent or trademark objectives, you can count on Tim Murphy Law LLC for targeted legal service. We can help you develop a customized patent or trademark strategy to help you address key IP vulnerabilities.

Don't leave your intellectual property at risk. Contact us today to learn more about our trademark clearance and portfolio management services. We'd love to schedule a virtual consultation and discuss your path forward for your trademark and patent portfolio.

Data Protection and Privacy

Data privacy is a huge concern in today's digital world. Standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) aim to provide consumers greater insight into how their personal data is collected and used. Unfortunately, these regulations can be challenging for businesses to navigate — especially when the data privacy landscape is changing so quickly.

Patient legal guidance is essential for businesses struggling to handle the complications of data privacy while still making the most of today's online opportunities. At Tim Murphy Law LLC, we bring greater clarity to these concerns. We advise a variety of businesses on best practices in today's confusing digital environment, with the end goal of improving compliance without limiting productivity or innovation.

Depending on the scope of your online presence or your current approach to data protection, you could benefit from the following services:

Drafting privacy policies during the startup phase.

Advice on remaining compliant while expanding your business on an international level.

Management for privacy concerns that involve outsourcing arrangements.

Amended contracts based on evolving privacy regulations.

Regardless of your specific data protection concerns, you can take confidence in knowing that you have a well-informed data protection lawyer on your side. Your work with Tim Murphy Law LLC will allow you to address emerging privacy concerns head-on, so you can stay ahead of the curve.

A proactive approach is crucial as the global approach to consumer data shifts. Don't miss this opportunity to protect both your business and your customers or clients. Contact Tim Murphy Law LLC to discover your options for thriving as you remain fully compliant with data privacy regulations.

Employment Law

The employer-employee relationship is often fraught with complications. As an employer, you are responsible for protecting workers and treating them with the respect they deserve. If you're like many business leaders, however, you struggle to keep up with evolving regulations. Compliance issues can prove costly on both a short and long-term basis, so legal guidance is vital.

At Tim Murphy Law LLC, we offer a variety of employment law services designed to support and safeguard businesses. We can help you draft and review key contracts to ensure that they are fully compliant with current employment rules and regulations. Our review services also encompass employee handbooks and policies, which, if not written correctly, can prompt unintended consequences.

Should the administrative proceedings or other legal complications arise, the team at Tim Murphy Law LLC can provide proactive and assertive representation. We will deliver the in-depth guidance you require as you deal with complicated issues such as the following allegations:

Sexual harassment

Discrimination

Wrongful termination

Retaliation

In the event of such adverse legal activity, there is no substitute for strong advocacy. Without a Chicago employment lawyer in your corner, you risk significant repercussions, including not only monetary damages, but also future struggles with the reputation you've worked so hard to build.

Don't discount the value of legal protection as you cultivate stronger relationships with your employees. Tim Murphy Law LLC can help. The process begins with a virtual case consultation, which will provide valuable insight into our work in employment law — and into your options for protecting both your employees and your business. Contact us today to get started.

Litigation Management

The litigation process is notoriously complex, even for cases that initially appear to be straightforward. Now, add several large-scale, high-stakes legal proceedings to the mix. Without a focused strategy, the ensuing mess can be downright catastrophic for affected businesses.

If you lack a cohesive strategy for tackling your current civil concerns, the financial implications could be significant. You need oversight from a legal professional with a knack for discerning the big picture — as well as help from someone who can address important details that might otherwise be missed.

Tim Murphy Law LLC delivers much-needed clarity by providing comprehensive, yet targeted litigation management services. We help our clients handle complicated civil lawsuits, with the goal of streamlining the process while delivering the best outcomes possible.

Depending on the situation, our work in litigation management may encompass the disclosure process or several other procedural aspects of litigation. We also are happy to take on much of the heavy lifting during trial prep.

At Tim Murphy Law LLC, we can coordinate vast teams or departments to ensure that all involved parties work together and provide streamlined service. Guided by our team, you'll feel confident in your enterprise's future, especially knowing that your litigation strategy is driven by a clear and cohesive vision.

Proactive litigation management could spell the difference for your enterprise. Contact Tim Murphy Law LLC today to learn more about our detail-oriented, strategic approach — and to discover what our services can do for your company.

Contact us today to learn more about our business law services. We'd love to get you started with a virtual consultation.