You Focus on Growth

We'll Handle the Law

Trusted counsel for growing businesses across the United States.

Move Your Business Forward

Corporate Law Partners is a business law firm with offices in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Stamford. We serve as outside general counsel to growing companies, providing the same caliber of legal service as large national firms, with the responsiveness and personal attention of a dedicated partner. Our attorneys bring decades of experience across corporate transactions, environmental law, construction, securities, and more.

Practice Areas

We provide focused legal counsel across key areas of business law.

Corporate & Business

Supporting your business from the ground up

Whether you're starting a new venture or managing an established company, we help you make smart, informed decisions.

M&A

Making your next big move seamless and strategic

We guide you through the entire M&A process, from initial planning and due diligence to negotiation and closing.

Brownfield Redevelopment

Transforming contaminated sites into engines of economic growth

We represent developers, investors, land banks, and public-private partnerships in the acquisition, remediation, and redevelopment of contaminated and blighted properties, including Superfund sites on the EPA National Priorities List.

Construction

Helping your projects stay on time and on track

Whether you're a contractor, developer, or property owner, we help you manage contracts, resolve disputes, and navigate construction regulations.

Environmental Compliance

Practical guidance for complex regulatory challenges

We advise manufacturers, developers, lenders, and commercial businesses on environmental regulatory compliance, permitting, and the environmental dimensions of real estate and corporate transactions.

Securities

Structuring private capital for growing companies

We represent privately held companies in private placements, convertible note offerings, preferred stock transactions, and other exempt securities offerings.

Succession Planning

Planning today to protect tomorrow

We work with business owners and their accounting teams to create customized succession strategies to protect your legacy and a smooth transition for your family or company, while preserving your vision for the future.

Disputes & Mediation

Resolving claims before you go to the courthouse

When business disputes arise, we step in to achieve efficient and effective resolutions, freeing you to run your business, rather than spending time and money on litigation.

Insurance

Making sure your coverage works when you need it most

If you're facing a denied claim or unclear policy terms, we're here to help.

Employment

Creating safe, compliant, and productive workplaces

We help employers navigate labor laws, handle employee issues, and reduce legal risk.

Industries We Serve

Deep experience across a wide range of sectors.

Banking & Financial Services

Construction

Clean Tech & Recycling

Gaming (Fantasy Sports)

Corporate/M&A

Manufacturing & Industrial

Insurance

Technology & Telecommunications

Real Estate Development

Chemical, Oil & Gas

Professional Services

Transportation, Shipping & Logistics