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BUSINESS LAW

Business Litigation "I bet I've lost more cases than you've tried." --- Alvin Block (to an overconfident adversary) Cases are resolved at trial or, more often, because the threat of trial brings the conflict to a head. Litigation is an empty threat so long as the litigator lacks the experience to see a case through to its conclusion. We don't just "litigate" cases. We take them to trial. And, when necessary, we appeal them as well. Every one of our lawyers has actual trial experience. And every one of our lawyers has hands-on experience with appeals. We have successfully represented the interests of businesses, both as plaintiffs and as defendants, since 1958. When we say "see you in court", we mean it, and our adversaries know it. Our Business Litigation services include: Planning For Litigation Avoidance Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Emergency Litigation involving Restraining Orders, Injunctions and Discovery Petitions General Litigation including real estate, contract disputes and collections Complex Litigation, including commercial transactions ownership interests, property rights, non competition agreements and deceptive business practices. Appeals

Business Transactions "Lawyers should make deals, not break them." --- Edward A. Cohen Too often, lawyers create impediments to deals. But we see our roles as facilitators, not obstacles. For us, 'no' is never an acceptable answer to a transactional problem, but only a preface to an alternative solution. We make the deal work the way you want it to. And, if that is not possible, we find an alternative to make it work as well, or better. Our Business Transaction services include: Leasing Asset-Based Lending Entertainment Licensing Business Organizations - sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and limited liability entities (formation, maintenance, dissolution) Commercial Real Estate (Title Matters, Construction, Acquisitions, Dispositions, 1031 Exchanges) Contract Matters (drafting, negotiation and interpretation)

Our Business Cases We have successfully represented businesses, both as Plaintiffs and Defendants, in a wide range of business and commercial matters. Whether we litigate to protect our client's proprietary interests or defend them against various claims, our clients know that our and straight forward analysis gives them the necessary information to make an informed business decision on proceeding to trial. And if proceeding to trial is warranted, our clients know that our extensive trial experience gives them the winning edge. A small sample of our business cases include: Successfully defended corporate manufacturer against commercial Landlord's attempt to regain possession of facility prior to expiration of long-term lease; Successfully enforced terms of Non-Disclosure Agreements, Employment Agreements and Covenants Not to Compete; Successfully defended against a competing business' attempt to interfere with corporate client's hiring practices; Successfully restrained business competitor and protected corporate client's proprietary interests and copyrighted material against use by competitor; Successfully represented our business client's proprietary interests and name which resulted in significant monetary recovery for our client and against Fortune 500 company; Successfully represented several business entities against the City of Chicago and its unconstitutional ordinance prohibiting the transfer and sale of a constitutionally protected property interest. Successfully defended largest Chicago Taxi Association against alleged claims of federal law violations at both the trial and appellate levels.

ALVIN W. BLOCK & ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS AT LAW 33 North La Salle Street 30th Floor Chicago, Ill 60602 (312) 346-5656 E-mail: block@mcs.net

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