William M. Waller & Associates

The attorneys at The Entrepreneur’s Legal Resource are truly counsel to business leaders. Having started and run our own businesses, we have real-life and practical perspectives our clients rely on to reach the best business solution—not merely the best legal result. And through the ELR Toolbox & Academy, we provide free tools and training for entrepreneurs looking to expand their business acumen.

Founded in 1938, Rathje & Woodward is a law firm that provides client services in various practice areas. The firm employs more than 15 attorneys who represent individuals, families, small and large corporations, nonprofit associations and municipal agencies. Its practice areas include commercial contracts, intellectual property, copyrights, trade secrets, civil rights, bankruptcy, real estate litigation, construction disputes, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial finance and workers compensation. Additionally, Rathje & Woodward deals with issues related to domestic relations, legal separation, child custody and support, visitation rights, adoption, financial and estate planning, wills and trusts, government relations, insurance defense and criminal law. It is located in Wheaton, Ill.