The law office of Thorne Grodnik LLP recognizes that small businesses are the back bone of our American economy. The firm also understands the entrepreneurial spirit is what drives small businesses. It is not always easy for this entrepreneurial spirit to grow in today's complex legal environment. Therefore, the firm has developed a practice to handle the legal needs of entrepreneurs and businesses. LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE NEW BUSINESS Forming the business--Acquiring a Business--Financing--Real Estate MATURE AND MATURING BUSINESSES Maintaining Corporate Standing--Shareholder and Partner Relations--Expansion--Selling the Business SMALL BUSINESS PROBLEMS Litigation--Labor and Employee Relations--Collections and Creditor Representation in Bankruptcy--Financial Difficulties PERSONAL ASPECTS OF SMALL BUSINESS Estate Planning--Divorce--the Next Generation