Illinois Business Law · Outside General Counsel
Your business deserves
legal protection
at every stage.
Attorney Joerika Stitt serves as outside general counsel to Illinois small businesses — and brings a particular depth of understanding to women- and minority-owned companies historically underserved by traditional firms. As a woman of color who has built her own practice from the ground up, she provides the legal infrastructure founders need to build, operate, and scale with confidence.
Watch this short video to see how our firm supports Illinois business owners through ongoing counsel and on-demand legal services.
Built for business owners who are ready to operate like they mean it.
Women and minority-owned Illinois businesses at any stage
Founders operating without legal protection
Established businesses that have outgrown DIY legal solutions
Business owners who want an attorney in their corner — not just on call for emergencies
Entrepreneurs who need professional legal work at a price that makes sense for a growing business
“Most small business owners do not realize they need legal protection until something goes wrong. By then it is always more expensive to fix than it would have been to prevent.”
Two ways to access Attorney Stitt's
business law services.
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Outside General Counsel
Attorney Stitt serves as your dedicated outside general counsel — providing ongoing legal support to help your business operate with clarity and confidence.
Services include contract review, business decision guidance, compliance oversight, and proactive legal strategy designed to reduce risk before issues arise.
You gain a trusted attorney relationship without the cost of in-house counsel.
Initial Engagement: From $1,250
Monthly Subscription: From $500All services are quoted individually following intake and consultation, based on your business’s specific needs and scope.
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À La Carte Business Law
Not ready for a monthly relationship? Work with Attorney Stitt on a per-project basis, with clear scope and flat-fee pricing.
Services may include contract drafting and review, agreement preparation, demand letters, and other business legal needs — all handled with the same level of care and precision.
Each matter is reviewed after intake and quoted in advance, so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
No subscription. No ongoing commitment.
Per Project: Quoted After Intake
Flat-fee pricing provided before work begins. No surprises.
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Dispute Resolution & Pre-Litigation Support
Attorney Stitt helps Illinois business owners resolve disputes efficiently — before they escalate into litigation.
Services include demand letters, pre-litigation negotiation, settlement agreements, and mediation support, all designed to protect your business while avoiding the cost and disruption of court.
As a certified mediator, Attorney Stitt approaches disputes with a focus on resolution, strategy, and practical outcomes.
Mediation: $350/hour
Retainer: Starting at $3,500The firm does not handle business litigation. Matters requiring litigation are referred to trusted litigation counsel.
À La Carte Services — Fixed Fee Pricing
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LLC Formation and Entity Setup
Complete Illinois LLC formation including Articles of Organization filing, registered agent guidance, EIN setup, and BOI reporting. Full formation from start to finish. $1,500
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Operating Agreement
Custom-drafted Operating Agreement governing ownership, decision-making, profit sharing, and member exit provisions. Built for your specific business structure — not a template. From $750
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Service and Client Contract
A professionally drafted agreement defining your scope of work, payment terms, deliverables, and termination rights. Protects you before the first invoice goes out. From $500
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Independent Contractor Agreement
Clearly defines the working relationship between your business and contractors — scope, compensation, IP ownership, and confidentiality. Essential before any contractor starts work. From $450
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Partnership Agreement
Governs the relationship between business partners — ownership percentages, roles, decision-making authority, profit distribution, and what happens if a partner wants out. From $1,200
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Contract Review and Negotiation
Attorney Stitt reviews any contract your business is asked to sign — identifying risk, flagging unfavorable terms, and providing written recommendations before you commit. From $400 per contract
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Cease and Desist Letter
A formal attorney-drafted letter demanding that another party stop conduct that infringes your rights — whether IP, non-compete violations, defamation, or breach of agreement. From $500
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Demand Letter
A professionally drafted letter demanding payment, performance, or resolution of a business dispute before formal legal action is pursued. Taken more seriously than any email you send yourself. From $450
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Business Dispute Mediation
Attorney Stitt serves as a certified neutral mediator helping Illinois businesses resolve disputes without litigation — efficiently, privately, and at a fraction of the cost of going to court. Attorney Stitt does not litigate business disputes. Matters requiring litigation are referred to trusted litigation counsel. From $1,500 per session
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BOI Reporting and Compliance Filing
Federal Beneficial Ownership Information report filed with FinCEN on your behalf. Required for most Illinois LLCs. Penalties for non-compliance can reach $500 per day. $250
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Business Legal Audit
A comprehensive review of your existing business documents, contracts, and legal structure — with a written report identifying gaps, risks, and specific recommendations for protection. From $1,500
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Employment and HR Policy Documents
Attorney-drafted employee handbooks, offer letters, termination agreements, PTO policies, and workplace documentation that protect your business and set clear expectations from day one. From $750
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Estate Planning for Business Owners
A comprehensive estate plan connected to your business — will or pour-over will, power of attorney, healthcare directive, and business interest transfer planning — so your business and your family are protected together. From $2,000
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Business Succession Planning
A forward-looking plan for the future of your business — buy-sell agreements, key person planning, and business transfer strategy — so you control what happens to what you built. From $1,500
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Disclaimer
All pricing is for fixed-fee standalone engagements. OGC subscription clients receive these services as part of their monthly retainer within agreed scope. Complex matters outside standard scope are quoted individually before work begins. Submitting an intake form does not create an attorney-client relationship.
You built this. Now protect it. Submit your intake form today.
Attorney Stitt personally reviews every submission and responds within one business day with your consultation scheduling link.
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