Considerations When Selling Your Business

Factors to know when considering selling your business, including non-financial aspects, marketing, potential buyers, tax issues, and more.

Broad Experience. Regional Focus.

With Offices in Belleville, Edwardsville, and Freeburg, Illinois, and St. Louis, Missouri.

Since the firm’s founding in 1984, Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. has proudly served hundreds of Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metropolitan area clients seeking effective legal solutions.

You want more than just an experienced attorney. You want an attorney you can trust.

Our Approach

We pride ourselves on our individualized approach to the practice of law, working closely with our clients and their advisors to address their specific legal needs.

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Our History

Since our founding in 1984, MM&R has emerged as one of the most respected and trusted law firms in the Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metropolitan areas.

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Our Community

At MM&R, we take pride in our clients and in our communities, which is why we love to give back to the Southern Illinois and St. Louis regions.

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Our Mission

Our firm’s mission is to provide clients with excellent legal services while bettering our community.

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Practice
Areas

Our attorneys provide exceptional legal representation in a wide variety of legal practice areas.

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Business Succession Planning & Exit Strategies

Attorneys you can trust with your legal needs.

Our lawyers bring a broad range of educational backgrounds in addition to their law degrees, including undergraduate and graduate business degrees as well as advanced tax degrees and CPA certifications.

Shareholders

Associates

Daniel M. Renner

Shelby F. Schmale

Brandon J. Klar

Taylor N. Fehrenz

Sara L. Gottman

Manuel Mayoral

Chad M. Burchard

Louis B. Laugges

Daniel M. Renner

Shelby F. Schmale

Brandon J. Klar

Taylor N. Fehrenz

Sara L. Gottman

Manuel Mayoral

Chad M. Burchard

Louis B. Laugges

Of Counsel

Retired

George E. Marifian

Gregory W. Coffey

Bradley W. Small

William J. Niehoff

Clyde L. Kuehn

Charles M. Lock

George E. Marifian

Gregory W. Coffey

Bradley W. Small

Clyde L. Kuehn

William J. Niehoff

Recent News & Events

You’re invited to join us on Thursday, Spetember 24 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for a complimentary seminar. Join the attorneys of Mathis, Marifian & Richter, LTD., for a compelling seminar on the most recent updates in taxes.

MMR Law Scholarship to Freeburg High School Student

MMR Continues Support of Student Artists with Art on the Square Unveiling

[Belleville, IL, May 15, 2026] – The law firm of Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. has proudly sponsored Art on the Square’s High School Sculpture in the City program, providing local students with a unique opportunity to collaborate with national artists while enriching the Belleville community.

2026 Law Career Scholarship Recipient Announcement

[Freeburg, IL, May 5, 2026] – MMR has awarded Mira Plexico, of Smithton, Illinois, a $3,000 scholarship to help her pursue a career in the legal field. The members of the firm believe that law is a noble and challenging career that provides attorneys with the opportunity to serve both our clients and society.

MMR Sponsors High School Sculpture Program for 16th Year

[Belleville, IL, April 16, 2026] – Art on the Square’s High School Sculpture in the City Program, proudly sponsored by Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd., is celebrating its 16th consecutive year of inspiring young artists through hands-on collaboration with professional creatives.