Henry County Business Lawyers

George is an Illinois-based attorney whose practice is informed by a strong foundation in corporate, securities, and commercial law. With a background that spans in-house legal departments, private firms, and the judiciary, he has supported legal teams in drafting and negotiating a wide array of corporate and commercial agreements — while advising on corporate compliance, employment law, intellectual property, and M&A transactions. George has advised on risk and exposure associated with high-value vendor and customer agreements and has contributed directly to leadership-level decision-making. Rejoining the private practice of law, George has expanded his business practice to include real estate and...

John Larson, founder of Larson Law Group LLC, is a dedicated Chicago personal injury, medical malpractice, and business law attorney serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. With a client-first approach, John fights for accident victims and businesses, delivering justice with empathy and skill. His firm handles car accidents, slip-and-falls, wrongful death, and contract disputes in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, the Loop, Naperville, and Waukegan. A Midwest native, John’s ties to Chicago and its suburbs drive his commitment to the region. After earning his law degree, he founded Larson Law Group LLC to offer accessible legal services. His entrepreneurial mindset and legal...

Forrest Heyman joined the firm as a summer associate in 2011 and became an associate attorney following his admission to the Illinois Bar in 2012. His areas of practice include business planning, corporate transactions, real estate, and estate planning and administration. Forrest is a locally-raised attorney with an international perspective. Hailing from Paxton, Illinois, Forrest attended Butler University from 2005 to 2008, where he earned a bachelor of science in economics, with honors. Following a semester in Hong Kong, Forrest was named Sigma Nu National Man of the Year and joined The Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, where he...

Evan Coobs is a shareholder in Meyer Capel's business and transactional practice group. A practicing attorney since 1989, he has been with Meyer Capel since 1996, and a shareholder of the firm since 1998. He regularly works with other lawyers as cost-effective and trusted co-counsel and local counsel. Experience There is no substitute for experience. Mr. Coobs' experience ranges from assisting developers of affordable housing, to in-house work for a multinational manufacturing company, to helping start-up clients negotiate their first commercial lease, to parsing through the details of complex financing arrangements, including syndicated loan transactions. Mr. Coobs' practice is focused in the...

As a dynamic and results-driven attorney, I have extensive experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, and employment law. As a strategic executive leader, I have successfully advised boards, C-suite executives, and business owners across various industries, guiding them through complex legal landscapes and helping them navigate employment issues, contract disputes, and litigation matters. A former litigator in high-stakes federal employment cases, I have a proven track record of securing successful outcomes in some of the most challenging and high-profile disputes, including claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and breach of contract. My litigation experience has honed my ability to develop...

Robert Holland concentrates his practice in estate planning, estate and trust administration, taxation, corporate transactional work, business planning, asset protection, commercial real estate transactions and prenuptial agreements. His experience as both an attorney and a CPA enables him to offer a blend of legal and financial advice for over a decade. Bob’s business planning practice includes representation regarding the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, including ownership agreements, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and not-for-profit planning.

Jason Taken is a Navy Veteran turned Estate Planning and Probate attorney. Jason serves Cook County and the broader Northern Illinois areas.