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At A.H.Steinmetz, Ltd., we provide comprehensive legal counsel to businesses at every stage of their lifecycle—from formation through growth, restructuring, and eventual exit. Whether you’re launching a startup, managing an established corporation, or preparing for a merger or sale, our firm offers the legal insight and practical experience to help you move forward with confidence.
As a Corporate Law Attorney Illinois and Missouri businesses trust, we offer tailored counsel backed by real-world business acumen and local experience.
We help entrepreneurs choose the right entity structure—LLC, S Corporation, C Corporation, or partnership—and prepare foundational documents to protect your business and reduce future legal risk. These include articles of incorporation or organization, bylaws, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions.
Learn more on our Business Formation page.
We also advise on statutory compliance under the
Proper governance is essential for liability protection and regulatory compliance. We assist with shareholder agreements, stock ledgers, board minutes, and internal policies. We advise directors, officers, and owners on fiduciary duties, board procedures, and statutory formalities.
Contracts are the foundation of strong business operations. We draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including:
Vendor agreements
Customer contracts
Service agreements
NDAs
Employment contracts
Leases and license agreements
We focus on clear terms, enforceability, and protection of your business interests.
Whether you’re expanding or exiting, we provide start-to-finish legal guidance on business transactions. We handle due diligence, letters of intent, asset/stock purchase agreements, transition planning, and restructuring.
For more information, visit our Business Transactions page.
We assist businesses in maintaining corporate good standing, preparing annual reports, and addressing licensing requirements. We also provide counsel on securities law exemptions and state/federal compliance obligations.
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We advise on employment practices, worker classification, wage compliance, employee handbooks, and workplace policies. Our proactive approach helps avoid disputes and ensures compliance with state and federal labor laws.
We help businesses protect valuable intangible assets through:
Trademark registration
Copyright filings
Licensing agreements
IP assignment and confidentiality agreements
We draft and review legal documents for business loans, equity investments, convertible notes, and private placements—ensuring your capital-raising strategies are legally compliant and aligned with long-term business goals.
We help identify vulnerabilities and implement preventative strategies through legal audits, insurance review, and compliance policies. When disputes arise, we work toward resolution or refer to litigation counsel when necessary.
We guide clients through voluntary dissolution, succession planning, asset sales, and ownership transitions. Our services include preparing closing documents, state filings, and tax compliance to ensure a smooth business exit.
Serving clients in Monroe, St. Clair, and Madison Counties, as well as the Greater St. Louis area, A.H.Steinmetz, Ltd. is proud to be a responsive and trusted partner for business owners throughout the region.
We offer both in-person and virtual consultations tailored to your needs.
If your company needs guidance from a reliable Corporate Law Attorney Illinois and Missouri, contact us today or call 618‑281‑7618 to schedule your consultation.
