Name: William John Willis
Address: St. Louis, MO, 63130, US
Telephone: Not Available
Price range: $ 170-200 per hour
Rating: 5.0

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 20%

Whether you need contracts drafted, reviewed, or negotiated, I am equipped to assist you or your small business with your contracts. Before starting my firm, most of my work with the St. Louis City was contract drafting, review, and negotiations.

7 years | 35 cases

20%

Business 16%

Business is a broad area of law that includes commercial litigation, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance, intellectual property registration and protection, and much more. My firm focuses exclusively on small business' needs.

16%

Intellectual Property 10%

Intellectual Property is a broad category that covers patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intangible valuables. I don't do patents or infringement claims--my only focus is getting you your IP and helping you keep it.

10%

Limited Liability Company (LLC) 10%

An LLC prevents you from being held personally liable for your business' debts and obligations--but only if it's done right. You also want your LLC's operating agreement to be airtight, or future owner disputes could spell disaster.

10%

Trademark Application 10%

A quick search shows that 48.3% of trademark applications are approved by the USPTO. Between understanding your TM's classification, providing an adequate specimen of use, and corresponding with the Examiner, it helps to have someone in your corner.

5 years | 3 cases

10%

Licensing 8%

Licensing can range in complexity from obtaining a business license (which varies in complexity depending upon your county) to complex trademark and/or technology licenses. From simple licenses and complex SaaS agreements, I'm ready to help!

6 years | 5 cases

Government Contracts 7%

5 years | 30 cases

Government 6%

Working with the City gave me insider knowledge of practicing and navigating municipal laws, ordinances, legislation, regulations, and more. Further, I worked with the State and Federal government in grant procurement, contracting, and more.

5 years | 20 cases

State, Local, and Municipal Law 5%

Working with the City gave me insider knowledge of practicing and navigating municipal laws, ordinances, legislation, regulations, and more. Whether you need help with a Sunshine request or

5 years | 12 cases

Administrative Law 3%

I understand the nuances of local and state decision making boards. I represented the City's Board of Public Service in its hearings, represented the Board of Standardization, and represented the Assessor in appeals before the State Tax Commission.

Land Use and Zoning 3%

I previously represented St. Louis' Board of Public Service in its conditional use permit (CUP) hearings. CUPs are granted to businesses in areas differently zoned than the business, itself. I can help you navigate your business' zoning requirements.

Cannabis Law 2%

Amendment 3 passed in November 2022, and it's important that your marijuana business knows its regulatory/licensing requirements. With the City, I researched Amendment 3 thoroughly for vendor communications. Before that, learned the FDA's CBD rules.

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 170-200 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes

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